Mimi Rogers facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mimi Rogers
Rogers at the premiere for Earth in April 2009
Born	Miriam Ann Spickler (1956-01-27) January 27, 1956 (age 69) Coral Gables, Florida, US
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1981–present
Board member of	World Poker Tour
Spouse(s)	Jim Rogers ​ ​ (m. 1976; div. 1980)​ Tom Cruise ​ ​ (m. 1987; div. 1990)​ Chris Ciaffa ​ ​ (m. 2003)​
Children	2

Mimi Rogers (born Miriam Ann Spickler on January 27, 1956) is an American actress. She has been active in acting since 1981.

Mimi Rogers is known for her roles in many films. Some of her famous movies include Gung Ho (1986) and Someone to Watch Over Me (1987). She also appeared in Desperate Hours (1990) and Full Body Massage (1995).

One of her most praised roles was in the movie The Rapture (1991). A critic named Robin Wood said she gave "one of the greatest performances" in Hollywood history. She has also been in popular films like Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) and Lost in Space (1998).

On television, Mimi Rogers has appeared in shows like Paper Dolls (1984) and The Loop (2006–2007). She also had recurring roles in The X-Files (1998–1999) and Bosch (2014–2021). She continues her role in the spin-off series Bosch: Legacy (2022).

Early Life and Education

Mimi Rogers was born Miriam Ann Spickler in Coral Gables, Florida. Her father, Philip C. Spickler, was a civil engineer. Her mother, Kathy Talent, studied dance and drama.

Her family moved around a lot when she was young. They lived in Virginia, Arizona, Michigan, and England. Eventually, they settled in Los Angeles.

Mimi finished her formal schooling at age fourteen, graduating from high school. Before becoming an actress, she worked in a hospital. She also spent six years helping people with challenges part-time.

Interestingly, at the start of their acting careers, Mimi Rogers and actress Kirstie Alley lived together.

Acting Career Highlights

After her first marriage ended, Mimi Rogers moved to Los Angeles to start her acting career. She studied acting for nine months to improve her skills.

Early Roles in Film and TV

Mimi's early television appearances included guest roles on popular shows. She was seen in Hill Street Blues (1981) and Magnum, P.I. (1982). She also appeared in Hart to Hart (1983).

In 1982, she starred in the TV movie Hear No Evil. Her first feature film was the sports comedy Blue Skies Again (1983). From 1983 to 1984, she worked a lot in TV series. She was a regular on The Rousters and played a supermodel in Paper Dolls. In 1986, she starred with Michael Keaton in the movie Gung Ho.

Breakthrough and Acclaim

Mimi Rogers got her big break in 1987. She starred opposite Tom Berenger in Someone to Watch Over Me. In this film, she played Claire Gregory, a socialite who needs protection after seeing a murder.

In 1989, she appeared in The Mighty Quinn with Denzel Washington. The next year, 1990, she was in Desperate Hours.

In 1991, Mimi Rogers took on the main role in The Rapture. She played a woman who changes her life after learning about a spiritual event. Her performance earned her a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead. Critics praised her "spectacular performance."

Later Film and Television Work

In 1994, Mimi Rogers starred in the thriller Reflections on a Crime. She played a woman on death row. For this role, she won the Best Actress prize at the Seattle International Film Festival.

She joined a group of actors in the comedy-drama Trees Lounge (1996). She also had a supporting role in The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996) with Barbra Streisand. Her next film was the start of a big movie series: she played Mrs. Kensington in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997).

In 1998, she co-starred in Lost in Space. A year later, she helped produce and star in The Devil's Arithmetic, a drama about the Holocaust. She and her fellow producers were nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award. From 1998 to 1999, Mimi Rogers also had a recurring role on The X-Files, playing Diana Fowley. In 2000, she starred in the horror film Ginger Snaps.

Mimi Rogers continued to appear on television. She was in Dawson's Creek (2003) as the mother of Jen Lindley. She also appeared in Las Vegas (2003). In 2004, she starred with Jeff Bridges in The Door in the Floor. From 2006 to 2007, she was a regular on the comedy The Loop.

In 2010, she had a voice role on King of the Hill. She also worked as a producer for the film Unstoppable. In 2011, she was cast as Robin Schmidt on Two and a Half Men. She appeared in films like For a Good Time, Call... (2012) and Hope Springs (2012) with Meryl Streep.

From 2014 to 2021, she had a recurring role in the TV series Bosch. She played Honey Chandler, a lawyer. She has continued this role in the spin-off series Bosch: Legacy, which started in 2022.

Other Interests

Mimi Rogers has enjoyed playing poker since she was a teenager. In 2003, she started playing poker competitively. In 2004, she finished well in a major tournament in San Jose, California. She is now on the board of directors for the World Poker Tour. In 2006, she also finished in a good position at the $1000 Ladies' No-Limit Hold 'em World Series of Poker event.

Personal Life

Rogers with Tom Cruise at the 1989 Academy Awards

Mimi Rogers has been married three times. Her first marriage was to Jim Rogers in 1976; they divorced in 1980.

On May 9, 1987, she married actor Tom Cruise. Their marriage ended in 1989, and they divorced in February 1990.

In April 1990, Mimi met her current husband, producer Chris Ciaffa. They met while working on a film together. They have two children: a daughter named Lucy (born in 1994) and a son named Charlie (born in 2001). Mimi and Chris got married on March 20, 2003.

Connection to Scientology

Mimi Rogers's father became interested in Dianetics in 1952. He later became involved with the Church of Scientology. The organization was part of Mimi's upbringing.

Before she became an actress, Mimi Rogers opened a practice with her first husband. This practice was related to Scientology.

In a 1991 interview, Mimi Rogers said that Scientology was part of her upbringing. She felt it was a good system of belief. She said it offered a practical way to understand spiritual ideas.

Mimi Rogers is no longer a member of the Church of Scientology.

Filmography

Film

Television Films

Television Series

See also

In Spanish: Mimi Rogers para niños