Roger Rees
Born May 05, 1944 (Age: 81)
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Aberystwyth, Wales, UK
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.
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.
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Filmography
Happy Tears
2009
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as Antiques Dealer
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Age: 65
The Invasion
2007
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as Yorish
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Age: 63
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
2006
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as Mr. Hobbs
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Age: 62
Falling for Grace
2006
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as Andrew Barrington Sr
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Age: 61
Game 6
2006
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as Jack Haskins
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Age: 61
The Pink Panther
2006
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as Raymmond Laroque
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Age: 61
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish
2005
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as Tulse Luper
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Age: 61
Crazy Like a Fox
2004
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as Nat Banks
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Age: 60
Going Under
2004
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as Peter
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Age: 60
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea
2004
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as Tulse Luper
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Age: 60
Frida
2002
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as Guillermo Kahlo
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Age: 58
The Scorpion King
2002
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as King Pheron
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Age: 57
Return to Never Land
2002
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as Edward (voice)
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Age: 57
Blackmale
2000
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as Bill Fontaine
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Age: 56
The Crossing
2000
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as Gen. Hugh Mercer
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Age: 55
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway
2000
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as Dr. Croft
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Age: 55
A Midsummer Night's Dream
1999
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as Peter Quince
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Age: 55
Next Stop Wonderland
1998
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as Ray Thornback
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Age: 54
Trouble on the Corner
1997
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as Mr. McMurtry
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Age: 53
Sudden Manhattan
1996
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as Murphy
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Age: 52
The Substance of Fire
1996
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as Max
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Age: 52
The Tower
1993
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as Mr. Littlehill
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Age: 49
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993
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as Sheriff of Rotingham
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Age: 49
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
1993
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as Self
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Age: 49
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
1992
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as Parnell
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Age: 47
Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After
1992
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as Prince Charles
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Age: 47
If Looks Could Kill
1991
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as Augustus Steranko
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Age: 46
Next
1990
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as Peter (voice)
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Age: 46
Mountains of the Moon
1990
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as Papworth
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Age: 45
The Return of Sam McCloud
1989
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as Jason Cross
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Age: 45
Star 80
1983
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as Aram Nicholas
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Age: 39
No Image
The Three Sisters
1981
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as Tusenbach
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Age: 37
The Comedy of Errors
1978
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as Antipholus of Syracuse
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Age: 34