Born August 27, 1901 in New York City.
Died January 31, 1974 in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico.

Referred to as the "poor man's" Clark Gable.
Made more than 50 movies for Universal and Columbia Studios during the 1930's and 1940's.

1930 Census, Monmouth Co., NJ
West Long Branch, ED#120, 370 Norwood Ave.
Roger PRYOR 27 (md. 23) NY MO UT, Actor/Theatrical.
Priscilla, wife 23 (md. 21) NJ NY PA, not employed.

Roger was living in his parents household in 1910
1910 Census, Monmouth Co., NJ
Asbury Park, 1st ward, page 110a, house 413 Lake Ave, Arthur PRYOR 38 (md. 15 yrs) MO MO MO band leader, Maud wife 33 (2 children/2 living) UT PA PA, Arthur Jr. son 13 MO, Roger son 9 NY, Mary mother 61 widow (3 children/3 living) MO MO MO, Lucy Russell mother in law 67 widow (3 children/2 living PA PA PA (Arthur Pryor, trombonist, is on the 1900 Census in Buchanan Co., MO and in 1930 in Manhattan, NY).