Tristan Rogers facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tristan Rogers
Rogers in 1982
Born	(1946-06-03)3 June 1946 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died	15 August 2025(2025-08-15) (aged 79)
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1970–2025
Spouse(s)	Barbara Meale ​ ​ (m. 1974; div. 1984)​ Teresa Parkerson ​ (m. 1995)​
Children	2

Tristan Rogers (born June 3, 1946 – died August 15, 2025) was an Australian actor. He was widely known for his role as Robert Scorpio in the ABC television show General Hospital. He also lent his voice to the character Jake in Walt Disney Pictures' animated movie The Rescuers Down Under.

Tristan Rogers was born in Melbourne, Australia. He began his acting career on Australian television. He appeared in popular Australian soap operas like Bellbird, Number 96, and The Box. He also had roles in police dramas and other TV programs before moving to the United States.

Famous Roles in the United States

Starring in General Hospital

Tristan Rogers became very famous for playing Robert Scorpio on the American soap opera General Hospital. A soap opera is a type of TV show that tells long, ongoing stories about the lives of its characters. He first appeared on the show in 1980 and stayed until 1992.

His character, Robert Scorpio, became incredibly popular, especially when he was involved in storylines with the "supercouple" Luke and Laura. Their wedding on the show in 1981 was a huge event. It was watched by 30 million viewers, making it one of the most-watched moments in American soap opera history!

Even after leaving the show, Tristan Rogers returned many times to play Robert Scorpio. Sometimes his character was thought to be gone, but he would always find a way to come back. He returned in 1995 to comfort his daughter, Robin Scorpio, during a difficult time. He also came back in 2006 for several weeks.

In 2008, he appeared in General Hospital: Night Shift, a spin-off show that focused on Robin. His return was even named the "Best Return" of the year by Soap Opera Digest. He continued to make guest appearances on General Hospital for special events, like Robin's wedding.

Tristan Rogers returned to General Hospital again in 2012 and 2013 for more exciting storylines. He also played another character, Colin Atkinson, on a different soap opera called The Young and the Restless at the same time. He continued to appear on General Hospital on and off until his passing.

Other Notable TV Roles

Besides General Hospital, Tristan Rogers also had other important roles. From 2010 onwards, he starred as Lex Martin in the web series The Bay. In 2019, he played Doc in the Amazon series Studio City. For this role, he won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Digital Drama Series.

Voice Acting and Video Games

Tristan Rogers was also a talented voice actor. He voiced Jake, a brave kangaroo mouse, in the Disney animated film The Rescuers Down Under (1990). He also lent his voice to the 2015 video game Mad Max. You might have also heard his voice in commercials for companies like Outback Steakhouse, Foster's Lager, Reebok, and Epson.

Personal Life and Family

Tristan Rogers was married to Teresa Parkerson starting in 1995. They had two children together: a daughter named Sara Jane and a son named Cale. He also had a previous marriage to Barbara Meale. Tristan Rogers made his home in Palm Springs, California.

Remembering Tristan Rogers

In July 2025, it was announced that Tristan Rogers had been diagnosed with lung cancer. He passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at the age of 79. He will be remembered for his memorable roles and contributions to television and film.

Film and Television Work

Films

Television Shows

Voice Roles

• Mad Max (2015) - Video game
• Commercials for Outback Steakhouse, Foster's Lager, Reebok, Epson