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Tom Rogers
Tom Rogers
Born	Thomas Russell Rogers; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Occupation	Advertising copywriter
Notable work	Charlie the Tuna

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Tom Rogers was an advertising copywriter known for the creation of Charlie the Tuna.

Early life

Rogers was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up during the Great Depression in a single parent household and often stayed with his grandparents who lived in Winnipeg, Manitoba.^[1]

Career

Rogers is credited with creating the original concept for Charlie the Tuna. At the time, he was employed by Leo Burnet who was hired by StarKist to create a new advertising campaign.^[2]

In addition to Charlie the Tuna, Rogers was involved in the creation of campaigns that include the Keebler Elves and Morris the Cat.^[1]

Personal life

Rogers died June 24, 2005 in Charlottesville, Virginia.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Holley, Joe (8 July 2005). "Charlie the Tuna Creator Tom Rogers Dies". Washington Post. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
^ "Sorry Charlie, Starkist Mascot Celebrates 50 Years". The Northside Chronicle. 2 March 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2017.

External links

Ro Gallery drawings of Charlie the Tuna made by Tom Rogers

[WaPoObit-1] Holley, Joe (8 July 2005). "Charlie the Tuna Creator Tom Rogers Dies". Washington Post. Retrieved 1 November 2017.

[2] "Sorry Charlie, Starkist Mascot Celebrates 50 Years". The Northside Chronicle. 2 March 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2017.

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