Roger E. Mosley

Infobox actor


imagesize = 150px
name = Roger E. Mosley
birthdate = birth date and age|1938|12|18
location = Los Angeles, California, USA
birthname = Roger Earl Mosely
height = 6' 2"
notable roles = Theodore "T.C." Calvin in "Magnum P.I."
Olinga in "The Mack"

Roger Earl Mosley (born December 18, 1938 in Los Angeles, California) is an American actor best known for his role as the helicopter pilot Theodore "T.C." Calvin on the long running television series, "Magnum, P.I.", which starred Tom Selleck as the title character.

Early life

Mosley grew up in the Imperial Courts project in Watts, one of the most dangerous parts of the inner city. In 1974, he founded the Watts Repertory Company.

Career

Mosley's most prominent film role was his 1976 starring turn as the title character in "Leadbelly", directed by Gordon Parks. He has guest starred on shows such as "Night Court", "Starsky and Hutch", "Kojak" and "Baretta" and had a role in "". He also made a memorable appearance in the 1973 film "The Mack" as the militant brother of the main character Goldie. However, he is probably best remembered for his role as helicopter pilot Theodore "T.C." Calvin on the "Magnum, P.I." television series.

Mosley is a member and Director of the Director's Guild of America anda member of the Writer's Guild of America and the Screen Actor's Guild.He has written and directed for television, film and stage. He has alsoproduced and directed music videos and commercials. He was among the earliestAfrican-American directors in the television field.

Trivia

Mosley is known as a golfing buddy of O.J. Simpson.

As shown in the title footage for "Magnum," Mosley is left-handed.

External links

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