Richard Rodgers was born on June 28, 1902 in New York City, New York, USA as Richard Charles Rodgers.He was married to Dorothy Rodgers. He died on December 30, 1979 in New York City.ini Bio (1). Richard Rodgers was born on June 28, 1902 in New York City, New York, USA as Richard Charles Rodgers. He was married to Dorothy Rodgers.