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