PHILIP ROGERS

Born and raised in Southern California, he was a much-loved, kind and generous man with integrity, a ready smile and a helping hand. He died at 90 years of age at home on February 27th.

In his career, Phil was a child and young actor under contract to 20th Century Fox, president of a film production company, film producer, television and film studio executive at Universal, and a literary and talent agent. He executive produced a theatrical film (SHOOT TO KILL) and television films (THE HAUNTING OF LISA and THE HIRED HEART) and produced a TV series (LOVE ON A ROOFTOP). He was a member of the Motion Picture Academy, the Academy of TV Arts and Sciences and the Hollywood Radio and TV Society. Earlier in his career, he also played professional baseball with the Portland Beavers, a minor league team, and served two years in the Special Services-Entertainment Division of the U.S. Army as an emcee for the touring choral group and emissary for the Army.

After moving to Las Vegas, Phil produced another movie, BLIND TERROR, and became a long-time board member of the Laguna Bay HOA and a volunteer for the Festival of Lights for several years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Stephanie, and two successful sons in Los Angeles, Jeffrey Scott Rogers and Todd Cameron Rogers. He leaves behind countless family members, friends and proteges who will miss him and never forget him.