American writer (1936–1999)
1936 — 1999
Quick Facts
Profession
American writer (1936–1999)
Born
September 1, 1936
Died
1999 (age ~63)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, writer
1936
Born in The Bronx (1936-09-01)
1999
Died in Oxnard
Frequently Asked Questions
Roderick Thorp is American writer (1936–1999). Born in 1936.
The name Roderick means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: tree=1 *h₃reǵ- Medieval English name from *Hrōþirīks, revived after Walter Scott used it in a poem in 1811, where it is a translation of its Spanish cognate Rodrigo. Roderick is also used to anglicize Scottish Ruairidh and Welsh Rhydderch.". It is of English origin.
Roderick Thorp was born on September 1, 1936.
Roderick Thorp died in 1999, at approximately 63 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: tree=1 *h₃reǵ- Medieval English name from *Hrōþirīks, revived after Walter Scott used it in a poem in 1811, where it is a translation of its Spanish cognate Rodrigo. Roderick is also used to anglicize Scottish Ruairidh and Welsh Rhydderch.
The name Roderick is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: tree=1 *h₃reǵ- Medieval English name from *Hrōþirīks, revived after Walter Scott used it in a poem in 1811, where it is a translation of its Spanish cognate Rodrigo. Roderick is also used to anglicize Scottish Ruairidh and Welsh Rhydderch.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Roderick — September 1, 1936
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