In high school Rodger competed in Rodeo events and trained horses. He received such honors as Student Body President and Homecoming King. By graduation he had not only served his class as football team quarterback, but he also won numerous speech competitions and a Director Award for the play "Old Time Radio Stage Review".

As a multifaceted performer, Rodger is a true double threat. In addition to his acting abilities, he is also a seasoned musician with an impressive 25 years experience playing piano and guitar (6 & 12 string, and bass). As a baritone, his rich vocal abilities include a 2-octave range. Writing heart felt ballads like Beauty of Your Love & You've Always Given to Me and great dance songs like Love Lucky Day & Crazy Puppy Love showcases Rodger's own unique style of swinging country blues.

Rodger has been seen in more than 27 feature films and television shows. His recent feature films include "P.U.N.K.S." for Disney, "Adams Family Reunion" for Warner Brothers and "Casper Meets Wendy" for 20th Century Fox. In addition to his acting, Rodger has also spread his considerable talents into directing a cast of 150 in the "Passion Play" while also playing the lead role as "Christ" for which he was written up in the Los Angeles Times. Along with song writing, singing, acting, and directing, Rodger has also served as a children's acting and speech coach. In the spare time that he creates for himself he is involved in "Planet Hope" a non profit organization which provides aide to homeless mothers and their children.