Tristan Rogers gained significant recognition for his role as Robert Scorpio on the ABC soap opera ‘General Hospital,’ where he first appeared from December 1980 until February 1992. His characters popularity soared, becoming central to the highly-rated storyline with ‘supercouple’ Luke and Laura, whose 1981 wedding garnered an impressive 30 million viewers, marking a record in American soap opera history. Earlier in his career, Rogers appeared in Australian television, including the police drama series ‘The Link Men’ (1970) for 13 episodes and short stints in the soap operas ‘Number 96’ (1974), ‘The Box’ (1975), and ‘Bellbird’ (1977). He also featured in British films such as ‘Four Dimensions of Greta’ (1972) and ‘The Flesh and Blood Show’ (1972).
The same year, he began starring as Lex Martin in the critically acclaimed web series ‘The Bay.’ Rogers also contributed his voice to the 2015 video game ‘Mad Max’ as a Wastelander, showcasing his versatility across different media. From 2019 to 2022, Rogers starred as Doc in the Amazon series ‘Studio City,’ a performance that earned him a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Digital Drama Series. He maintained a significant presence on ‘General Hospital,’ returning multiple times as Robert Scorpio from 2012 through 2025. Throughout his career, Rogers was also a sought-after voice-over artist for major commercial campaigns, lending his voice to brands such as Outback Steakhouse, Foster’s Lager, Reebok, and Epson.