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
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
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
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993
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as Sheriff of Rotingham
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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
If Looks Could Kill
1991
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as Augustus Steranko
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Age: 46
Mountains of the Moon
1990
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as Papworth
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Age: 45
Star 80
1983
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as Aram Nicholas
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Age: 39