Roger the alien isn’t just one of the funniest characters on American Dad—he’s also one of the most versatile. With a wardrobe that could rival an entire Broadway costume department and a flair for drama that borders on sociopathic, Roger uses his many personas to manipulate, meddle, and occasionally ruin lives. Each disguise comes with a new identity, backstory, and usually at least one wildly inappropriate plotline. Here are the 10 most unforgettable Roger disguises that show just how far this space diva will go for attention, revenge, or simply because he’s bored.
#10: Jeannie Gold, Wedding Planner
Jeannie Gold is fierce, fabulous, and full of attitude. As a cutthroat wedding planner, she’s not afraid to shout down a bridezilla—or anyone else in her path. Her raspy voice and aggressive catchphrases (“You better check yourself before you Jeannie wreck yourself!”) are unforgettable.
What makes Jeannie Gold iconic is how fully Roger commits to the role. He becomes the worst kind of wedding planner: controlling, chaotic, and overly invested in everyone’s business. It’s hilariously unnecessary—and that’s what makes it perfect.
This persona proves Roger isn’t just playing dress-up. He’s living an entirely separate life… and ruining it from the inside.
#9: Roy Rogers McFreely
When Roger becomes “Roy Rogers McFreely,” he takes over the homeowners’ association—and then goes full dictator. What starts as a petty rebellion against rules quickly becomes an authoritarian regime, complete with executions, dress codes, and cult-like loyalty.
The absurdity of the name alone is enough to earn this disguise a spot. But it’s Roger’s descent into power-mad tyranny that makes Roy unforgettable. He rules the neighborhood with an iron fist, banning anything he personally dislikes—and it all ends with him being chased out of power like a fallen despot.
It’s Roger at his most self-important. And it’s hilarious.
#8: Jenny Fromdabloc
In “Jenny Fromdabloc,” Roger transforms into a teenage girl to help Steve get closer to his crush. Naturally, it backfires when Steve falls in love with Jenny. Roger takes this way too far, manipulating Steve’s feelings, creating fake drama, and eventually faking Jenny’s death.
Yes—Roger fakes his own persona’s death in a dramatic car accident.
The whole arc is part soap opera, part psychological experiment, and all chaos. Jenny is one of Roger’s most well-developed alter egos, complete with a tragic backstory, love triangle, and fake tears.
Only Roger could turn fake friendship into emotional devastation so effectively.
#7: Dr. Penguin
Dr. Penguin isn’t just a disguise—it’s a lifestyle. He’s a hard-partying, heavy-drinking “doctor” who always shows up with a martini in hand and absolutely zero medical training.
He’s more interested in seducing nurses and taking long lunch breaks than healing anyone. And yet, he walks around hospitals with total confidence and fake credentials, often committing minor medical crimes without batting an eye.
This character is pure comedy gold because it combines Roger’s recklessness with a high stakes setting. It’s a parody of every arrogant TV doctor ever—but filtered through Roger’s unique brand of booze-fueled nonsense.
Paging Dr. Penguin… straight to HR.
#6: Laura Vanderbooben
Laura Vanderbooben is one of Roger’s sassiest, most diva-level personas. As a spoiled, self-obsessed rich girl with no filter and too much eyeliner, she’s everything terrible about reality TV stars rolled into one alien body.
She doesn’t do poor. She doesn’t do subtle. And she definitely doesn’t do anything that isn’t about her.
Laura’s biggest moments include throwing drinks at people, faking multiple pregnancies, and trash-talking literally everyone. But it’s her delivery—Roger channeling his inner Real Housewife—that makes her iconic.
When Roger becomes Laura, he becomes a brand. A terrible, wonderful, self-imploding brand.
#5: Ricky Spanish
The name alone sends people screaming. Ricky Spanish is Roger’s most notorious alter ego—the one so evil, so destructive, that everyone instantly hates him on sight.
From murder to betrayal to theft, Ricky Spanish has done it all. He’s not just a disguise—he’s a curse. Roger even admits, “Ricky Spanish… the most hated man in America.”
The episode dedicated to Ricky’s brief redemption arc is unforgettable, with Roger actually trying to make amends for the chaos he’s caused. Naturally, he fails—and returns to villainy with a smirk.
Ricky Spanish is legend. Infamy wrapped in a leather jacket.
#4: Legs
When Roger becomes “Legs,” he’s a sultry, street-smart 1920s-style prostitute with a gravelly voice and a take-no-prisoners attitude. Her name comes from her… well… legs.
Legs is often involved in noir-style plots, usually helping Stan solve crimes or manipulate situations with vintage flair. She’s tough, flirty, and not above committing a felony to get what she wants.
What makes Legs memorable is how deeply Roger leans into the archetype. The wig, the fishnets, the cigarette holder—it’s a full transformation. And every line she delivers sounds like it came from a Bogart movie… if Bogart had been raised in a dive bar.
#3: Kevin Bacon’s Best Friend
In “The One That Got Away,” Roger becomes obsessed with a persona who’s supposedly Kevin Bacon’s best friend. The twist? Kevin Bacon doesn’t even know the guy. But Roger, fully in character, insists that they’re inseparable.
He brags about fake conversations with Bacon, throws parties in his name, and uses the relationship to gain social clout—until the real Kevin Bacon shows up.
This persona is hilarious because it’s based on pure delusion. Roger wills the friendship into reality and gets furious when no one believes him.
It’s celebrity obsession taken to insane new levels. And it’s so very Roger.
#2: Genevieve Vavance
Genevieve is Roger’s answer to high society: an aging fashion maven who’s half Gloria Swanson, half vodka martini. She wears gaudy pearls, throws lavish parties, and insists on being called “Madame.”
She’s dramatic, manipulative, and prone to fainting when people wear white after Labor Day.
Genevieve has all the charm of a faded starlet with none of the grace. She doesn’t walk—she glides. She doesn’t argue—she monologues. And she certainly doesn’t apologize.
This persona is unforgettable because it’s Roger at his most theatrical. Every entrance is a performance. Every insult is poetry. And every scene is a telenovela.
#1: The Golden Turd Saga
Okay—this isn’t exactly one disguise but hear us out. The “Golden Turd” storyline spans years of American Dad episodes, and Roger is at the center of it, often in elaborate costumes and high-drama personas surrounding the mysterious, cursed golden poop.
This absurd subplot has Roger slipping into roles like European diplomats, corrupt tycoons, and crime lords—each more ridiculous than the last. The stories often end in betrayal, murder, and poetic justice—all centered around this shiny, magical turd.
It’s peak Roger: overly dramatic, weirdly philosophical, and absolutely hilarious.
No other disguise arc comes close to the sheer scope and insanity of the Golden Turd saga.
Roger doesn’t wear disguises—he becomes them. Each persona is a hilarious fever dream of drama, vanity, and chaos, built from pure Roger-style madness. Whether he’s posing as a pop star or a psychotic doctor, he throws himself into every role with terrifying commitment. These ten disguises show why Roger isn’t just the heart of American Dad—he’s its entire costume department, alter ego Rolodex, and walking, talking soap opera.
