Rodger Parsons - Actor Profile

Rodger Parsons

Acting
Freshness: Jan 29, 2026
5Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 19, 1943
Birth Place: Stonington, Connecticut, USA

About Rodger Parsons

Rodger Parsons previously credited as Ken Gates, is an American voice actor, narrator and writer. He is best known as the English narrator for the Pokémon television series.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rodger Parsons reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Rodger Parsons's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rodger Parsons remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Vertical Flight, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Rodger Parsons Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rodger Parsons's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Vertical Flight (null) movie poster
★10.0

Vertical Flight: Find out what it's like to fly a helicopter, or land in a "hot zone" while dropping combat troopers.

Vertical Flight

★8.5
You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat (1971) movie poster
★8.5

You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat: This oddball counterculture comedy/drama follows Zalman King through a series of kooky misadventures while he searches f

You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat

1971•Comedy
★6.1
Betrayed (1988) movie poster
★6.1

Betrayed: An FBI agent posing as a combine driver becomes romantically involved with a Midwest farmer who lives a double life as a

Betrayed

1988•Thriller
★4.3
New Year's Day (1990) movie poster
★4.3

New Year's Day: A man returns to his sublet apartment to find the previous tenants, three offbeat young women, still in residence, under

New Year's Day

1990•Comedy
★4.0
The Fight for the Fox Box (2003) movie poster
★4.0

The Fight for the Fox Box: In this special, a myterious evildoer is fed up with the bad guys losing to the good guys all the time. He steals the br

The Fight for the Fox Box

2003•Animation

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rodger Parsons.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 The Fight for the Fox Box The Voice (voice) Flop Similar →
1990 New Year's Day Annie's Boss Flop Similar →
1988 Betrayed Radio Caller Average Similar →
1971 You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat Narrator (Voice) Super Hit Similar →
N/A Vertical Flight Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →

Rodger Parsons - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rodger Parsons?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rodger Parsons is "Vertical Flight" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Rodger Parsons acted in?

Rodger Parsons has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rodger Parsons?

Other notable films include "You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat", "Betrayed", and "New Year's Day".