Will Rogers was a vaudeville performer and actor who was born in Oklahoma and later moved to California. The Will Rogers State Historic Park is his former estate. Right now officials know the home ...

And among those lost in the wake of the devastation include the American vaudeville performer’s 31-room ranch house among other historic buildings at the Will Rogers State Historic Park.

Rogers, known toward the later part of his life for his political commentary, was once one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors. He started his career as a vaudeville performer and was a famed ...

Returns to New York City. Travels to Rogers, Ark., and proposes to Betty Blake. She rejects his marriage proposal. Performs his roping act with horse in vaudeville theaters throughout the Eastern ...

Before the silver screen, there was vaudeville—the vibrant form of entertainment that ... renowned for his larger-than-life stage presence, and the famous Will Rogers, who entertained with his humor ...

Over time Rogers' gentle wit drew more attention than his lariat, and he soon had top billing in vaudeville acts, including the world-renowned Ziegfeld Follies. By the early 20s he was making ...

As wildfires continue to blaze across California, reports of mass property loss and destruction are pouring in, including from historic locations like the Will Rogers State Historic Park and parts ...

It captures the highlights of his life from Oklahoma ranch life to traveling the world in search adventure and a life as a performer in vaudeville. Portrayed by Will Rogers, Jr. He has the sound ...