Roscoe Turner was born on September 29, 1895 in Corinth, Mississippi, USA. He is known for his work on Flight at Midnight (1939), Phantom of the Air (1933) and Hell's Angels (1930). He died on June 23, 1970 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Only person from Corinth, Mississippi to be shown on cover of TIME (October 29, 1934).
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Is portrayed by 'Jason Ducasse' in The Aviator (2004)
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"Colonel" Turner was a colorful pro at self-promotion during the late barnstorming days of the Depression. He flew with a lion cub and obtained celebrity endorsement deals in advance of his personal appearances at air shows and county fairs. He was often seen in magazines endorsing motor scooters.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Flight at Midnight
1939
Col. Roscoe Turner (as Colonel Roscoe Turner)
Air Hawks
1935
Flyer (uncredited)
The Phantom of the Air
1933
Jerry - Border Patrol Pilot (uncredited)
Hell's Angels
1930
Pilot (uncredited)
Stunts
Title
Year
Status
Character
Hell's Angels
1930
stunt pilot - uncredited
Air Hawks
1935
stunt pilot - uncredited
The Phantom of the Air
1933
stunt flyer - uncredited
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Cleveland Memories
1998
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Known for movies
Flight at Midnight (1939) as Col. Roscoe Turner
Hell's Angels (1930) as Pilot
Air Hawks (1935) as Flyer
The Phantom of the Air (1933) as Jerry - Border Patrol Pilot
$19 Million
