Tristan Rogers (born 3 June 1946 in Melbourne) is an Australian American actor. He is best known for playing Robert Scorpio on the ABC soap opera General Hospital and for voicing Jake in Walt Disney's The Rescuers Down Under.Early acting roles were on Australian television and he completed short stints in soap operas Bellbird, Number 96 (in 1974) and The Box (in 1975). He was a regular in the police drama series The Link Men (1970) which lasted for 13 episodes, and had guest roles in programs including Barrier Reef, Division 4 and the 1976 miniseries Power Without Glory. He also appeared in a few British films in the early 1970s, notably Four Dimensions of Greta (1972), The Flesh and Blood Show (1972) and Sex Farm (1973).
Has done voice-over work representing restaurant chain Outback Steakhouse, Foster's Lager, Reebok, Epson and others.
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Was the first Australian actor to gain popularity using his native Australian accent. Tristan's rapid rise in popularity is credited with being the genesis of the American fascination with all things Australia.
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Is a naturalized U.S. citizen.
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Children: Sara Jane (15 August 1992) Cale (August, 1996).
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He was arrested and convicted for DUI in 1993. He got 3 years probation. It was his 2nd conviction.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Bay
2010-2017
TV Series
Commissioner Lex Martin
General Hospital
1981-2016
TV Series
Robert Scorpio / Robert Scarpio
The Young and the Restless
2010-2015
TV Series
Colin Atkinson / Colin Atkison / Collin Atkinson / ...
Mad Max
2015
Video Game voice
The Diamond in the Desert
2015
Short
Barber
The Los Angeles Ripper
2011
Singing Class Member
Raven
2010
Ancient Priest
General Hospital: Night Shift
2008
TV Series
Robert Scorpio
Jack Rio
2008
Morton the Gallery Owner
Delgo
2008
Nohrin Officer (voice)
Opportunity Knocks
2007/I
Short
Death
Family Law
2001
TV Series
Dr. Edward Crystal
The Wild Thornberrys
2001
TV Series
Sam Gibson
A Piece of Eden
2000
Victor Hardwick
Batman Beyond
2000
TV Series
Simon Harper
V.I.P.
1999
TV Series
Harry Murdoch
Fast Track
1997-1998
TV Series
Harry
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
1997
TV Series
Stig Snowdon
The Bold and the Beautiful
1997
TV Series
Hunter Jones, P.I.
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
1996
TV Series
Hawkins
One West Waikiki
1995
TV Series
Brock
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
1994
TV Series
Caucasian Patrol Member
Acapulco H.E.A.T.
1994
TV Series
Jon Hardy
A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle
1994
TV Movie
Duke Albert
Babylon 5
1994
TV Series
Malcolm Biggs
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
TV Series
Nash
Night Eyes Three
1993
Jim Stanton
Soulmates
1992
Richard Wayborn
Super Force
1991-1992
TV Series
Dr. Manly Biggs / Bennett Herd
Tales from the Crypt
1991
TV Series
Evian Monroe
The Rescuers Down Under
1990
Jake (voice)
Mancuso, FBI
1989
TV Series
Grant
Sky Commanders
1987
TV Series
'Spider' Reilly
Hotel
1986
TV Series
Alan Gray
Cover Up
1984
TV Series
Eric Ducane
The Love Boat
1982
TV Series
Barry Weldon
Power Without Glory
1976
TV Series
Peter Monton
Division 4
1969-1975
TV Series
Simon Thorpe / Freddie Jackson / Lifesaver
Homicide
1968-1975
TV Series
Tony Kendall / Const. Mike Greer
Two Way Mirror
1975
TV Movie
Bob Stafford
The Box
1974
TV Series
Peter Kendall (1975-1976)
Frustrated Wives
1974
Robert Waitman
The Protectors
1973
TV Series
Maxwell
The Flesh and Blood Show
1972
Tony Weller
Four Dimensions of Greta
1972
Hans Wiemer
Number 96
1972
TV Series
Cain Carmichael (1974)
The Adventurer
1972
TV Series
Dieter
Barrier Reef
1971
TV Series
Rod
Paul Temple
1971
TV Series
Robin Tullough
The Link Men
1970
TV Series
Detective Constable Ray Gamble
Delta
1969
TV Series
Peter Spencer
Bellbird
1967
TV Series
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
2001
TV Special documentary
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Bay
2010
TV Series producer - 2010-
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Intimate Portrait
2002
TV Series documentary special thanks - 1 episode
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Serial Scoop Now
2016
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The 84th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2015
TV Movie
Himself
The 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2014
TV Movie
Himself
82nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2013
TV Movie
Himself
Marie
2013
TV Series documentary
Surviving Exctinction
2012
Short
Himself
The View
2008
TV Series
Himself
Live with Kelly and Michael
2006
TV Series
Himself
SoapTalk
2006
TV Series
Himself
The 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
2006
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
Intimate Portrait
2002
TV Series documentary
Himself
One on One with John Tesh
1992
TV Series
Himself
The 6th Annual American Cinema Awards
1989
TV Special
Himself
The Wil Shriner Show
1987
TV Series
Himself
Star's Table
1986
TV Series
Himself
Star Search
1984
TV Series
Himself - Introducer
Breakaway
1984
TV Series
Himself
Never Give a Crim an Even Break
1979
TV Movie documentary
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews
2010
TV Series
Jake
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1984
Soapy
Soapy Awards
Outstanding Actor
General Hospital (1963)
1981
Soapy
Soapy Awards
Most Exciting New Actor
General Hospital (1963)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
ISA
Indie Series Awards
Best Supporting Actor - Drama
The Bay (2010)
1992
Soap Opera Digest Award
Soap Opera Digest Awards
Best Wedding: Daytime
General Hospital (1963)
1986
Soap Opera Digest Award
Soap Opera Digest Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role on a Daytime Serial