Top 20 Best Roger Smith Disguises on American Dad

#20: Dudley Dingleberry

To help Steve with the talent show, Roger unearths an old puppet persona from the 70s, Mr. Dingleberry. The act goes a little TOO well. It turns out the makeup he uses causes him to go full Slappy the Dummy mode, and he sabotages the competition... by deadly means if necessary. Ventriloquist dummies are unsettling enough, but an alien method actor dressed as one.... that’s a new kind of terror no one can comprehend. Fortunately, Steve manages to bring Roger back to his senses. Roger vows never to use the makeup again, but who knows how long before he repeats that mistake and starts the madness again?

#19: Parker Peters

The unthinkable has happened – someone managed to get a photo of Roger in the newspaper. Who was the lucky photographer? Roger himself, who else? Under the guise of Parker Peters, he’s been selling photos of himself to make bank and treat himself in luxury. Before long, he gets recruited by the CIA to try and locate the alien, and –naturally- wastes no time taking advantage of all the perks the job has to offer. Unfortunately, his recklessness ends up landing him and Stan in hot water, but they get away safely once Roger finally listens to Stan’s advice. But be honest, how long do you expect him to keep listening?

#18: Chex LeMeneux

Among Stan’s heroes is the 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team. Roger casually outs himself as one of the team members, Chex LeMeneux. Naturally, Stan doesn’t believe him... because, let’s face it, the idea of Roger being his hero is too horrible to comprehend. However, not only is it true, but the only reason Chex won the game was through performance-enhancing substances. Additionally, when Stan forces him to give the medal back, he goes full Gollum mode to try and protect his ill-gotten Precious. They say “Don’t meet your heroes,” but what do you do when your hero is a cheating alien who lives in your attic?

#17: The Phantom of the Telethon

If one thing is certain about Roger, it’s that he’ll go to any length to even the score. For example, Stan steals his idea for a CIA telethon and takes all the credit. Hurt and betrayed, Roger dons a cape and mask and becomes “The Phantom of the Telethon”, sabotaging the show from the shadows until Stan admits his crime. Ironically, the Phantom’s attempts to ruin the Telethon end up saving the show in the end, and yet Stan still refuses to own up to ripping him off. One of the few times Roger’s being completely honest, but Stan’s pride ensures that no one will ever believe him.

#16: Max & Jerry Jets

Which is more believable – that Roger is secretly rich, or that he’s been breaking in and out of prison to pretend to be incarcerated for six years? Either way, his rich, elderly persona, Max Jets, is back in town. He’s obnoxious, but he spoils the Smiths rotten, so they just smile and roll with it. Unfortunately for the Smiths, Max starts dating a gold-digger named Gina, who schemes to have him killed and have his fortune inherited by his son, Jerry, also played by Roger. You have to admire the commitment Roger puts into these personas, even when they leave you scratching your head trying to figure them out.

#15: Raider Dave

While trying to catch the eye of a dentist’s wife, Roger gives us a look at the factory where his personas are created. He demonstrates the art of character creation by using the machine to create “Raider Dave,” only to realize he may have overcooked with this one. Most of Roger’s personas stem from his getting too deep into character. Raider Dave is what happens when you don’t hold back costume-wise. He’s gimmicky, he’s over-the-top, but you can’t help but love his untamable spirit. Dave is also a lot of fun to see the big game with... as long as Roger’s OTHER personas don’t clash with his schedule.

#14: Ruby Zeldastein

The Smiths find themselves in the clutches of paranormal activity when a ghost suddenly invades their house. Fortunately, Roger knows the one person who can draw out the spectre... himself! Inspired by Zelda Rubinstein’s character in “Poltergeist,” Roger becomes Ruby Zeldastein - a southern medium for the other side. She effortlessly identifies the ghost as a “Poltergasm” born from Francine’s sexual frustration. Her warm, comforting personality hilariously conflicts with Roger’s usual quirks, really highlighting his skills as a thespian in the works. Unfortunately for Roger, he couldn’t trademark the term “Poltergasm” no matter how hard he tried, but maybe he’ll have better luck with “Sexorcism.”

#13: Kevin Ramage

It turns out that Steve has a knack for making fake IDs. The only problem is that he’s muscling in on the infamous Kevin Ramage’s business. Of course, Kevin is just another one of Roger’s criminal personas. Ramage is skilled at counterfeit work and only aims for the big leagues, but Roger’s quirky personality means that his intimidation techniques are sorely lacking. His incompetence in the criminal underworld adds a surprising level of depth to this shady forger, and of course, makes us laugh at seeing Roger foul up again. Fortunately, when he gets in over his head, he has the perfect getaway technique – mow others down with a van and drive the heck out of Dodge!

#12: Dr. Penguin

Along with running his bar in the attic, Roger occasionally acts as the family’s go-to psychiatrist, Dr. Penguin. Using tips he picked up from his mentor, Dr. Mumbo Jumbo, he offers his usual brand of questionable wisdom to both prisoners and the Smiths. Of course, the effectiveness of his advice is up for debate. However, he must be doing something right, as most of the family has become dependent on his advice to function, morally right or not. The only one who didn’t sit right with Dr. Penguin’s advice was Klaus, but he’d learn that maybe it’s for the best to just let him deal with the family’s problems his way.

#11: Clip Clop

To get Stan to open up to Francine emotionally, the couple seeks counselling from Roger. His therapist persona is nothing to sneeze at, but then he breaks out one of his most endearing, heartwarming characters to date – Clip Clop the Horse. Clip Clop will only offer its delicate hooves to those who communicate openly and gain its trust, and it is easily spooked if you try to force yourself onto it. It turns out that Stan’s eventual breakthrough was all a scam concocted between him and Roger, but the joy that Clip Clop brought to our hearts in its brief time on screen was all too real.

#10: Horse Renoir

Seeking wardrobe funds, Roger decides to collect the bounty on Jeff, who’s wanted in Florida for drug possession. Hitting the road, he takes on a new character named Horse Renoir. It’s evident that Horse was inspired by Dog the Bounty Hunter, what with his sunglasses, black leather ensemble, and head of untamed blonde hair. Not much is revealed about Horse’s backstory, although his parents were apparently sex workers. Roger is known for being whiny, wimpy, and an all-around klutz, but Horse allows him to showcase his badass side. Of course, even at his most hardcore, Roger is still Roger.

#9: Jenny Fromdabloc

Roger’s sexuality is always depicted as a bit... flexible. Under the guise of Steve’s New Jersey cousin, Jenny Fromdabloc, Roger takes us to some hilariously uncomfortable places as he goes all the way with Snot. Well, technically Snot makes love to a stress ball, but their relationship is still inappropriate to say the least, as one’s a teenager and the other is over 1601. Steve is understandably horrified to see his best friend and alien slipping each other the tongue, becoming determined to break them up. Roger ultimately decides to let Snot down easy… by faking Jenny’s death in gruesome fashion.

#8: Sidney Huffman

Method actors sometimes get too into character and Roger is no exception. Sidney Huffman is a clean-cut everyman who sounds an awful lot like Jimmy Stewart. Roger gets so deep into character that his alter ego takes on a life of his own. It’s a classic split-personality tale right out of “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” Desiring nothing more than to settle down with his girlfriend and make an honest living, Sidney emerges as a sympathetic character we want to see happy. As the old saying goes, however, nice guys finish last, as Sidney gets stabbed in the back … by himself.

#7: Roy Rogers McFreely

Roger has a tendency to stir up a commotion over the most minor inconveniences. When Stan fails to purchase him a bottle of grenadine, Roger creates a new character named Roy Rogers McFreely to stick it to the man. McFreely commands every room he enters, which allows him to become the new head of the Homeowners Association. Through his newfound position, Roger abuses his power to undermine Stan at every turn. An overgrown child in a full-grown alien body, Roger is all the more hilarious whenever he gains authority. As McFreely, Roger not only rules the Homeowners Association, but also dominates the dance floor.

#6: Laura Vanderbooben

Sexual harassment is no laughing matter, but Laura Vanderbooben puts an outrageous spin on this serious issue. Learning that a woman received a million-dollar settlement for being harassed at work, Roger thinks he can make a fortune by playing a sexually explicit character without an ounce of subtlety. Trouble is, no one is interested in Laura’s boobs and booty. Her voice isn’t exactly a turn-on either. Taking matters into his own hands, Roger creates another character to make unwanted advantages towards Laura. This results in the company giving Laura a settlement, but it’s only for $90,000 since she’s not deemed pretty enough.

#5: Braff Zacklin [aka the Legman]

Inspired by retro buddy cop shows, Steve and Roger decide to become a detective duo. Roger becomes Braff Zacklin, a man with a hysterically inconsistent backstory. While it’s debated which one of them will get to use the wheelchair gimmick, they ultimately agree that Steve should be Wheels and Roger shall be The Legman. From there, these two sleuths become recurring personas who crack an assortment of cases. Of course, in true Roger fashion, he’s usually the criminal mastermind behind every mystery. Who says that you can’t play both the cop and the robber?

#4: Tearjerker

We’ve seen Roger act as both an antihero and antagonist, fighting for something petty either way. As Tearjerker, we get to see what would happen if Roger was a diabolical villain bent on world domination. He's everything one could want in a James Bond baddie: charismatic, colorful, and complete with a complicated plan. As his name suggests, Tearjerker’s plot involves making the whole world cry themselves to death. How? With a holocaust movie that has the most blatant awards bait title imaginable: “Oscar Gold,” which naturally stars Tearjerker as the mentally challenged titular character. His plans may be thwarted, but Tearjerker would return…

#3: Kevin Bacon

Roger’s costumes typically have one glaring problem: they don’t have noses! Feeling insecure, Roger starts wearing a fake nose modeled after Kevin Bacon’s. The disguise works too well, as people mistake Roger for the real deal. Roger exploits the situation to get free stuff, treat other people like dirt, and to cut footloose in a glorious homage to Bacon’s career-defining role. After alienating almost everyone, Roger abandons his Bacon persona. But it turns out that Roger had no choice, though, because he got into a hit-and-run accident. Roger was so convincing in this role that not even the real Bacon could tell the difference.

#2: Jeannie Gold

Now we meet one of the most frightening of Roger’s characters – an incontinent wedding planner. If you hire Jeannie Gold to plan your ceremony, it’s guaranteed that she’ll give it 1,000% at any cost. Have someone in the party not up to your standards, Jeannie will MAKE them fit your standards, or get her associate “Valik” to handle the issue. Even when things go horribly awry, Jeanie finds a way to make it work, and heaven help anyone who gets in her crosshairs. She also has two sons in film school... It’s Roger. Try not to think too hard about it.

#1: Ricky Spanish

Roger walks a fine line between being a sociopath and a psychopath, but he's a saint compared to his most hated persona, Ricky Spanish. The most despised man in Langley Falls, Ricky is Roger at his worst, which is saying a lot. Ricky’s so infamous that his name can’t be said without being followed by an ominous whisper and a brief glimpse at his sinful deeds. Steve makes it his mission to prove that even a soul as reprehensible as Ricky can find redemption. Staying true to his character, Roger teaches Steve that not every caterpillar was meant to become a beautiful butterfly.

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