What is Rodney King's middle name?
Glen
What is Rodney King's full name?
Rodney Glen King III
Rodney King nickname(s):
Rodney King, Glen
Rodney King date of birth:
April 2, 1965
How old was Rodney King when died?
47
Where was Rodney King born?
Sacramento, California, USA
When did Rodney King die?
June 17, 2012
Where did Rodney King die?
Rialto, California, USA
Why did Rodney King die?
Accidental Drowning Caused By Heart Disease And Cocaine Use
How tall is Rodney King?
6' 3" (190 cm)
Rodney King body shape:
Average
What color are Rodney King's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Rodney King's hair?
Black
Is Rodney King gay or straight?
Straight
What is Rodney King's ethnicity?
Black
What is Rodney King nationality?
American
What is Rodney King's occupation?
Victim, Reality TV
Rodney King claim to fame:
Getting beaten by LAPD officers whose acquittals sparked the 1992 Los Angeles riots
Short Biography
Rodney Glen King III (April 2, 1965 – June 17, 2012) was an American taxi driver who became nationally known after being beaten by Los Angeles Police Department officers following a high-speed car chase on March 3, 1991. A local witness, George Holliday, videotaped much of it from his balcony, and sent the footage to local news station KTLA. The footage shows four officers surrounding King, several of them striking him repeatedly, while other officers stood by. Parts of the footage were aired around the world, inflaming outrage in cities where racial tensions were high, and raising public concern about police treatment of minorities.