Roger Hill (actor) facts for kids

Roger Hill was an American actor. He was born in New York City on July 31, 1948. He became known for his acting roles in both movies and television. Roger Hill passed away on February 20, 2014, at the age of 65.

Roger Hill's Acting Career

Roger Hill started his acting career in the late 1960s. He appeared in several films and TV shows. He was born in the Bronx, a part of New York City.

Famous Movie Roles

One of Roger Hill's most famous roles was Cyrus in the 1979 movie The Warriors. In this film, he played a very important gang leader. He also acted in the 1974 movie The Education of Sonny Carson, where he played a character named Lil John.

Roger Hill was chosen for the role of Cyrus in The Warriors after another actor could not do it. His performance as Cyrus is still remembered by many fans today.

Television Appearances

Besides movies, Roger Hill also worked in television. He appeared in the 1976 TV movie Hazard's People. He also had a role in the popular soap opera One Life to Live. He played the character Alex Lowndes from 1983 to 1985. He also appeared in an episode of the TV show Hart to Hart.

Video Game Dispute

Later in his life, Roger Hill had a disagreement with a company called Take-Two. This company made a video game based on The Warriors movie. Roger Hill believed they used his voice and how he looked in the game without his full permission. He felt he should have been paid for this. However, Take-Two said they had the right to use his likeness for the game.

Roger Hill's Personal Life

Roger Hill was a father. His son, Chris Hill, grew up to become a film editor. Roger Hill passed away in February 2014. He died from a heart attack when he was 65 years old.

Selected Film and TV Work

Here are some of the movies and TV shows Roger Hill appeared in: