Kenny Rogers Biography
Kenny Rogers is best known as Singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, entrepreneur and author who has an estimated Net Worth of $250 Million. White-bearded country icon who sold more than 100 million albums over the course of his career. His 1970s albums The Gambler and Kenny went 5x platinum and 3x platinum, respectively. In 2013, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He was born on August 21,1938, Houston, TX. He starred as race car driver Brewster Baker in the 1982 comedy/drama film Six Pack. In 1988, he played a game of pickup basketball with NBA legends Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, Larry Bird and Dominique Wilkins as part of a fundraiser. He attended Jefferson Davis High School in Houston. He joined his first band, The Scholars, in the mid-1950s, but the band dissolved after their frontman left to go solo. In 1984, he released a song with Dolly Parton called “The Greatest Gift of All.” He married his fifth wife, Wanda Miller, in June 1997 after previously being married to Janice Gordon, Jean Rogers, Margo Anderson and Marianne Gordon. He had four sons named Christopher, Jordan, Justin and Kenny Jr. as well as a daughter named Carole. His zodiac sign is Leo
Kenny Rogers Bio, Wiki
| First Name | Kenny |
| Last Name | Rogers |
| Full Name at Birth | Kenneth Ray Rogers |
| Age | 81 (age at death) years |
| Birthday | 21st August, 1938 |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Died | 20th March, 2020 |
| Place of Death | Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA |
| Cause of Death | Natural Causes |
| Height | 6' 0″ (183 cm) |
| Weight | 173lbs (78 kg) |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Grey |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Distinctive Feature | Voice, Beard |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Jefferson Davis High School, Houston, TX |
| University | University of Texas (dropped out 1959) |
| Occupation Text | Singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, entrepreneur and author |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | The Gambler |
| Music Genre (Text) | Country, Pop, Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock, rock (with The First Edition), jazz (with The Bobby Doyle Trio), Easy Listening |
| Music Genre | Country |
| Year(s) Active | 1958–present, 1957–2017 |
| Music Style | Pop/Rock, Country-Pop, Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock, Urban Cowboy, AM Pop, Contemporary Pop/Rock |
| Music Mood | Soothing, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sentimental, Warm, Organic, Poignant, Gentle, Soft, Earnest, Intimate, Restrained, Calm/Peaceful, Reserved, Refined/Mannered |
| Instrument | Vocals, Bass, Guitar |
| Instrument (text) | Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Fiddle |
| Record Label | CUE, Carlton, Mercury, United Artists, Giant/Reprise Records, Atlantic, Curb, Dreamcatcher, Capitol Nashville, WEA, Warner Bros. Records, Giant, Reprise, Liberty, RCA, Capitol, Warner Bros. |
| Associated Acts | The Scholars, The Bobby Doyle Trio, The New Christy Minstrels, The First Edition, Glen Campbell, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Dottie West, Juice Newton, Sheena Easton, the Bee Gees, Barry Gibb, Kim Carnes, Ronnie Milsap, James Ingram, David Foster, Lionel Richie, Whitney Duncan, Don Henley, USA for Africa, Live Aid, Kellie Pickler, Brad Paisley, Jennifer Nettles, Wynonna Judd, Mel Tillis |
| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) | New Faces Agency – USA, Celebrity Talent International, Richard De La Font Agency |
| Brand Endorsement | (1986) TV commercials: Dole fruits, (2005) TV commercial: Co-host, with Lorianne Crook, of an infomercial for Time-Life's “Superstars of Country” country music collection., (2012) TV commercial: Co-host, with Megan Gunning, of an infomercial for Time-Life's “Romantically Yours” music collection |
| Official Websites | www.kennyrogers.com/, www.delafont.com/music_acts/Kenny-Rogers.htm, www.nndb.com/people/090/000023021/, http://kennyrogers.com/ |
| Favorite Places | Houston, Austin, Dallas, Nashville, Memphis, Los Angeles |
| Favorite Accessories | Royal Crowns |
Kenny Rogers Dating, Wife, Girlfriends and Relationships
Rest in peace.- Wanda Miller and Kenny Rogers were married for 22 years before Kenny Rogers died, leaving behind his partner and 2 children.
- Marianne Gordon and Kenny Rogers are divorced after a marriage of 15 years. They had 2 children.
- Margo Anderson and Kenny Rogers were married for 11 years. They dated for 1 year after getting together in Jul 1963 and married on 1st Oct 1964. 11 years later they divorced in 1976.
- Jean Massey and Kenny Rogers were married for 2 years. They dated for 1 year after getting together in 1959 and married in Oct 1960. 2 years later they divorced in 1963.
- Kenny Rogers and Janice Gordon were married for 1 year. They dated for 1 year after getting together in 1957 and married on 15th May 1958. 1 year later they divorced on 1st Apr 1960.
Kenny Rogers Children
| Name | Gender | Born | Age | Other Parent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Cody | Male | Marianne Gordon | ||
| Carole Lynne | Female | Janice Gordon | ||
| Kenny | Male | 24th May, 1964 | 56 years old | Margo Anderson |
| Christopher Cody | Male | 1982 | 38 years old | Marianne Gordon |
| Justin Charles | Male | 6th July, 2004 | 16 years old | Wanda Miller |
| Jordan Edward | Male | 6th July, 2004 | 16 years old | Wanda Miller |
Kenny Rogers Movies and TV Shows
| Film | Year | Character | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in the Wind | 2010 | Eugene Marsh (voice) | Movie |
| How I Met Your Mother | 2005 | Kindly Book Narrator | TV Show |
| Longshot | 2001 | Pilot | Movie |
| Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story | 1997 | Kenny Rogers | TV Movie |
| Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story | 1995 | Kenny Rogers | TV Movie |
| Gambler V: Playing for Keeps | 1994 | Brady Hawkes | TV Movie |
| MacShayne: The Final Roll of the Dice | 1994 | John J. MacShayne | TV Movie |
| MacShayne: Winner Takes All | 1994 | John J. 'Jack' MacShayne | TV Movie |
| Touched by an Angel | 1994 | Denny Blye | TV Show |
| Rio Diablo | 1993 | Quentin Leech | TV Movie |
| Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman | 1993 | Daniel Watkins | TV Show |
| A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out | 1992 | Kenny Rogers | TV Movie |
| The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw | 1991 | Brady Hawkes | TV Movie |
| Christmas in America | 1990 | Frank Morgan | TV Movie |
| The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour | 1988 | TV Show | |
| Kenny Rogers as The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues | 1987 | Brady Hawkes | TV Movie |
| Wild Horses | 1985 | Matt Cooper | TV Movie |
| Kenny Rogers as The Gambler: The Adventure Continues | 1983 | Brady Hawkes | TV Movie |
| Six Pack | 1982 | Brewster Baker | Movie |
| Coward of the County | 1981 | Uncle Matthew | TV Movie |
| Kenny Rogers as The Gambler | 1980 | Brady Hawkes | TV Movie |
| The Dream Makers | 1975 | Earl | TV Movie |
| Saga of Sonora | 1973 | Balladeer | TV Movie |
Kenny Rogers Net Worth
| Estimated Net Worth 2020 | $250 Million |
| Income Source | Primary Income source Baseball Player (profession). |
