1944-05-05 Aberystwyth, Wales, UK
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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On Broadway | Self (archive footage) | 2019-10-12 |
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The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth | William Bradford (Adult) | 2016-11-27 |
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The Pilgrims | William Bradford | 2015-11-24 |
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Survivor | Dr. Emil Balan | 2015-05-21 |
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The Voysey Inheritance | Hugh Voysey | 2014-05-15 |
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Russian Broadway Shut Down | 2014-01-23 | |
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Affluenza | Mr. Carson | 2014-07-11 |
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Almost Perfect | Kai Lee | 2011-03-13 |
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Happy Tears | Antiques Dealer | 2009-10-16 |
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The Narrows | Professor Reyerson | 2008-09-08 |
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The Invasion | Yorish | 2007-08-17 |
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The Prestige | Owens | 2006-10-17 |
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Game 6 | Jack Haskins | 2006-03-10 |
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The Pink Panther | Raymmond Laroque | 2006-02-10 |
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Falling for Grace | Andrew Barrington Sr | 2006-03-31 |
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Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties | Mr. Hobbs | 2006-06-15 |
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The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish | Tulse Luper | 2005-06-09 |
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A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper | Tulse Luper | 2005-07-07 |
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Crazy Like a Fox | Nat Banks | 2004-10-25 |
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Going Under | Peter | 2004-10-21 |
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The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea | 2004-06-11 | |
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Return to Never Land | Edward (voice) | 2002-02-14 |
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The Scorpion King | King Pheron | 2002-04-18 |
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Frida | Guillermo Kahlo | 2002-08-29 |
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3 A.M. | Priest | 2001-07-01 |
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The Crossing | Gen. Hugh Mercer | 2000-01-10 |
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Blackmale | Bill Fontaine | 2000-05-11 |
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The Bumblebee Flies Anyway | Dr. Croft | 2000-01-01 |
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A Midsummer Night's Dream | Peter Quince | 1999-05-20 |
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Double Platinum | Marc Reckler | 1999-05-16 |
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Next Stop Wonderland | Ray Thornback | 1998-08-21 |
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Trouble on the Corner | Mr. McMurtry | 1997-10-09 |
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Sudden Manhattan | Murphy | 1996-10-11 |
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The Substance of Fire | Max | 1996-09-11 |
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The Possession of Michael D. | Robin Banks (Hypnotist) | 1995-05-02 |
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'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming | Self | 1993-07-27 |
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The Tower | Mr. Littlehill | 1993-08-16 |
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Robin Hood: Men in Tights | Sheriff of Rotingham | 1993-07-28 |
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P.J. Sparkles | Betty (voice) | 1992-01-01 |
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Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot | Parnell | 1992-02-21 |
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Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After | Prince Charles | 1992-01-01 |
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If Looks Could Kill | Augustus Steranko | 1991-03-15 |
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Mountains of the Moon | Papworth | 1990-02-16 |
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Next | Peter (voice) | 1990-11-28 |
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The Return of Sam McCloud | Jason Cross | 1989-11-12 |
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God's Outlaw | William Tyndale | 1986-01-01 |
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The Ebony Tower | David Williams | 1984-04-01 |
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A Christmas Carol | Fred Holywell / Narrator | 1984-10-09 |
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Star 80 | Aram Nicholas | 1983-11-10 |
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Saigon: Year of the Cat | Donald Henderson | 1983-11-29 |
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Unglaubliche Freunde | Douglas Pitblado | 1982-11-13 |
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The Three Sisters | Tusenbach | 1981-12-29 |
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A Performance of Macbeth | Malcolm | 1979-02-02 |
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The Comedy of Errors | Antipholus of Syracuse | 1978-10-17 |
