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Acting
Roger Rees
Biography
Roger Rees (May 5, 1944 – July 10, 2015) was a Welsh-American actor and director. Born in Aberystwyth, Wales, he grew up in south London where his father worked as a police officer. He attended Camberwell College of Arts and the Slade School of Fine Art, initially training as a painter before transitioning to theater work. He painted scenery at the Wimbledon Theater in south London before becoming an actor there in 1965. Rees became widely recognized for his stage work, particularly his starring role in the Royal Shakespeare Company's adaptation of Charles Dickens' "Nicholas Nickleby," which brought him both an Olivier Award and a Tony Award. He also received Obie Awards for his role in The End of the Day and as co-director of Peter and the Starcatcher. On television, he joined the hit TV comedy "Cheers" for the 1989-90 season as Kirstie Alley's suitor, the single-minded international financier and corporate raider Robin Colcord, and appeared in various other productions including the sci-fi series "M.A.N.T.I.S." He became an American citizen in 1989 and was married to theatre collaborator Rick Elice since 2011. Roger was subsequently diagnosed with cancer and while performing on Broadway in the musical "The Visit" starring Chita Rivera, he was forced to quit the show in late May 2015. The 71-year-old actor died on July 10, 2015, leaving behind a distinguished legacy.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
May 5, 1944
Day of Death
July 10, 2015
Age at Death
71 years old
Place of Birth
Aberystwyth, Wales, UK
Popularity Score
0.8
Filmography
On Broadway
Self (archive footage)
2019Movie
The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth
William Bradford (Adult)
2016Movie
The Pilgrims
William Bradford
2015Movie
Survivor
Dr. Emil Balan
2015Movie
The Voysey Inheritance
Hugh Voysey
2014Movie
Affluenza
Mr. Carson
2014Movie
Russian Broadway Shut Down
2014Movie
Forever
Priest
2014TV
Elementary
Alistair Moore
2012TV
Almost Perfect
Kai Lee
2011Movie
Happy Tears
Antiques Dealer
2009Movie
The Cleveland Show
2009TV
Warehouse 13
James MacPherson
2009TV
The Middle
Mr Glover
2009TV
The Good Wife
Dr. Todd Grossman
2009TV
The Narrows
Professor Reyerson
2008Movie
The Invasion
Yorish
2007Movie
The Prestige
Owens
2006Movie
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
Mr. Hobbs
2006Movie
Falling for Grace
Andrew Barrington Sr
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Game 6
Jack Haskins
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The Pink Panther
Raymmond Laroque
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The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish
Tulse Luper
2005Movie
A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper
Tulse Luper
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