Roger Rees
Acting
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.
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
as Sheriff of Rotingham
Age 49 (now 71)
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
as Mr. Hobbs
Age 62 (now 71)
The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth
as William Bradford (Adult)
Age 72 (now 71)
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
as Mr. Hobbs
Age 62 (now 71)
A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper
as Tulse Luper
Age 61 (now 71)
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish
as Tulse Luper
Age 61 (now 71)
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea
as Tulse Luper
Age 60 (now 71)
The Possession of Michael D.
as Robin Banks (Hypnotist)
Age 50 (now 71)
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
as Sheriff of Rotingham
Age 49 (now 71)
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
as Self
Age 49 (now 71)
Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After
as Prince Charles
Age 47 (now 71)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Duke Deguerin
Age 57 (now 71)
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
as Marcel Proust / Marcel
Age 43 (now 71)
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
as Nicholas Nickleby
Age 38 (now 71)
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