Actor Wayne Rogers, who played Trapper John in MAS*H, dies at 82

Actor Wayne Rogers, who played wise-cracking surgeon Trapper John in M*A*S*H has died. The 82-year-old was surrounded by family when he died after suffering complications from pneumonia. The star, who turned his life around from troubled and rebellious youth to Princeton graduate, is best known for playing the role of Captain “Trapper” John McIntyre in the classic TV series alongside Alan Alda from 1972-1975. He also had recurring roles in City of Angels, House Calls and Murder, She Wrote. In later life, he appeared on TV as a money expert after becoming a business manager and financial counsellor.

Villains never know they are villains in a picture so I play this like I’m the nicest guy in the world.

Wayne Rogers

Rogers only appeared in the first three series of the long-running TV comedy about surgeons battling to save lives and keep their sanity during the Korean War. He left after a contract dispute when producers wanted to impose a morality clause and turned down the Trapper John role in a spin-off series because he didn’t want to be typecast as a doctor. Instead, he went on to play against type as far less likeable characters in a string of TV movies. He is survived by his wife Amy, two children, Bill and Laura, and four grandchildren.

How should I know? I dropped out of school to become a doctor

A classic Trapper John wisecrack

Actor Wayne Rogers, who played Trapper John in M*A*S*H, dies at 82

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Actor Wayne Rogers, who played Trapper John in M*A*S*H, dies at 82

Actor Wayne Rogers, who played Trapper John in MAS*H, dies at 82