What was the birth name of American actor Roy Rogers?

Roy Rogers (born Leonard Franklin Slye; November 5, 1911 – July 6, 1998), nicknamed the 'King of the Cowboys', was an American singer, actor, television host, and rodeo performer.

He appeared in a movie with Gene Autry as Leonard Slye. When Autry demanded more money for his work, Slye was selected to replace him and rebranded as 'Roy Rogers' by Republic Pictures, suggesting the western-sounding name Roy and combining it with the surname of the popular western comic entertainer Will Rogers. The rebranded Rogers then became one of the most famous and popular Western stars of his era.

He appeared in almost 90 motion pictures, as well as numerous episodes of his self-titled radio program that lasted for nine years. Between 1951 and 1957, he hosted "The Roy Rogers Show" television series. In many of them, he appeared with his wife, Dale Evans; his Golden Palomino, 'Trigger'; and his German Shepherd, 'Bullet'. Rogers is also best remembered for his signature song "Happy Trails".