History of Tristan Rogers in Timeline
Tristan Rogers is an Australian actor primarily recognized for his role as Robert Scorpio on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. He also voiced Jake in Walt Disney Pictures' The Rescuers Down Under. Rogers continues to portray Robert Scorpio on General Hospital, marking a significant and enduring contribution to the world of daytime television.
June 1946: Tristan Rogers' birth
Tristan Rogers was born on June 3, 1946.
1970: Regular role in The Link Men
In 1970, Tristan Rogers had a regular role in the police drama series The Link Men.
1972: Appearance in Four Dimensions of Greta
In 1972, Tristan Rogers appeared in the British film Four Dimensions of Greta.
June 1973: Marriage to Barbara Meale
On June 7, 1973, Tristan Rogers married Barbara Meale.
1973: Appearance in Sex Farm
In 1973, Tristan Rogers appeared in the British film Sex Farm.
1974: Short stint in Number 96
In 1974, Tristan Rogers had a short acting stint in the soap opera Number 96.
1975: Short stint in The Box
In 1975, Tristan Rogers completed a short acting stint in the soap opera The Box.
1976: Guest roles in programs
In 1976, Tristan Rogers had guest roles in programs including Barrier Reef, Division 4, and the miniseries Power Without Glory.
December 1980: First Appearance on General Hospital
In December 1980, Tristan Rogers first appeared on General Hospital as Robert Scorpio.
1981: Luke and Laura's Wedding
In 1981, the wedding of the Luke and Laura 'supercouple' on General Hospital brought in 30 million viewers.
1983: Divorce from Barbara Meale
In 1983, Tristan Rogers divorced Barbara Meale.
February 1992: Departure from General Hospital
In February 1992, Tristan Rogers left General Hospital, with his character Robert Scorpio being 'killed with no body found'.
August 1992: Birth of daughter Sara Jane
In August 25, 1992, Tristan Rogers' daughter Sara Jane was born.
1992: Robert Scorpio "killed"
In 1992, Tristan Rogers' character on General Hospital, Robert Scorpio, was "killed with no body found" when he left the series.
May 1995: Marriage to Teresa Parkerson
On May 21, 1995, Tristan Rogers married Teresa Parkerson.
1995: Return as Scorpio's spirit
In 1995, Tristan Rogers briefly returned to General Hospital as the spirit of Robert Scorpio.
1996: Birth of son Cale
In August 1996, Tristan Rogers' son Cale was born.
1997: Starred in Fast Track
From 1997 to 1998, Tristan Rogers played bar owner Harry in Fast Track.
1997: Bought a Home
In 1997, Tristan Rogers bought a home in Palm Springs, California.
1998: Starred in Fast Track
From 1997 to 1998, Tristan Rogers played bar owner Harry in Fast Track.
January 2006: Return to General Hospital
In January 2006, Tristan Rogers returned to General Hospital for six weeks, with Scorpio being very much alive.
April 2006: Reappearance on General Hospital
In April 2006, Tristan Rogers reappeared on General Hospital before leaving again that November.
August 2008: Return to General Hospital: Night Shift
From August 5, 2008, Tristan Rogers reprised the role of Robert Scorpio on the second season of SOAPnet's General Hospital: Night Shift.
October 2008: Appearance in General Hospital: Night Shift
Through October 21, 2008, Tristan Rogers was featured in 12 of the 14 episodes of General Hospital: Night Shift season 2.
December 2008: General Hospital Appearance
On December 22, 2008, Tristan Rogers reappeared on General Hospital for four episodes as Scorpio attends Robin's wedding.
December 2010: Joined The Young and the Restless
On December 8, 2010, Tristan Rogers joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as Colin Atkinson.
2010: Starred in The Bay
Since 2010, Tristan Rogers starred on the soap opera web series The Bay as Lex Martin.
February 2011: Contract with The Young and the Restless
In February 2011, Tristan Rogers was placed on contract with The Young and the Restless.
October 2011: Character Written Out of The Young and the Restless
In October 2011, Tristan Rogers' character was written out of The Young and the Restless.
February 2012: Return to General Hospital as Robert Scorpio
On February 29, 2012, Tristan Rogers returned to General Hospital as Robert Scorpio.
March 2012: Departure from General Hospital
On March 8, 2012, Tristan Rogers left General Hospital after seven episodes.
November 2012: Return to General Hospital
On November 15, 2012, Tristan Rogers returned to General Hospital.
December 2012: Departure from General Hospital
On December 18, 2012, Tristan Rogers departed General Hospital as his character was drugged into a coma.
2012: Brief return to The Young and the Restless
In 2012, Tristan Rogers returned to The Young and the Restless briefly.
October 2013: Returned to General Hospital
On October 4, 2013, Tristan Rogers reprised his role on General Hospital as part of his on-screen daughter's return.
November 2013: Departure Announcement from General Hospital
On November 14, 2013, it was announced that Tristan Rogers would be departing General Hospital to return to The Young and the Restless.
January 2014: Last Appearance on General Hospital
On January 30, 2014, Tristan Rogers made his last appearance on General Hospital.
December 2015: Returned to General Hospital as Robert Scorpio
On December 17, 2015, Tristan Rogers returned to General Hospital as Robert Scorpio while also portraying Colin on Y&R.
2015: Voice acting in Mad Max
In 2015, Tristan Rogers gave his voice to the video game, Mad Max.
April 2018: Returned to General Hospital
In April 2018, Tristan Rogers returned to General Hospital for a story arc aiding Anna Devane.
2019: Emmy Award
In 2019, Tristan Rogers played Doc in the Amazon series, Studio City, a role that garnered him an Emmy for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Digital Drama Series.
2019: Returned to General Hospital on a recurring basis
In 2019, Tristan Rogers returned to General Hospital on January 25 and remained on the show since then on a recurring basis.
July 2025: Diagnosis of lung cancer
In July 2025, it was announced that Tristan Rogers had been diagnosed with lung cancer.
August 2025: Death of Tristan Rogers
Tristan Rogers died on August 15, 2025.
August 2025: Tristan Rogers' death
Tristan Rogers passed away on August 15, 2025.
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