Roger Earl Mosley, an American actor, director, and writer who died on August 7, 2022, is best remembered for his role as a helicopter pilot Theodore “TC” Calvin in the CBS television series Magnum, P.I.
Mosley has described that his most prominent film role was his 1976 starring turn as the title character in Leadbelly, a biography of the musician directed by Gordon Parks.
Where did Roger Mosley live?
Mosley was born by Eloise Harris in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Mosley grew up in the Watts neighborhood’s Imperial Courts poor housing.
Did Roger E. Mosley fly a helicopter?
Mosley earned a private helicopter pilot license. However, he was not given permission to perform his own stunts while filming Magnum P.I. Instead, a pilot in a body stocking with fake muscles was employed.
Both Mosley and fellow Magnum P.I. co-star Larry Manetti autographed the nose of the helicopter at the 2013 HAI Heli-Expo in Las Vegas. This was when a ceremony for the restored MD 500D helicopter was held.