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Roger Rees
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 office…
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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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2019
On Broadway
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2016
The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth
Movie William Bradford (Adult)
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2015
The Pilgrims
Movie William Bradford
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2015
Survivor
Movie Dr. Emil Balan
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2014
Forever
TV show Priest
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2014
Affluenza
Movie Mr. Carson
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2014
The Voysey Inheritance
Movie Hugh Voysey
- 2014
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2012
Elementary
TV show Alistair Moore
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2011
Almost Perfect
Movie Kai Lee
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2009
Happy Tears
Movie Antiques Dealer
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2009
The Middle
TV show Mr Glover
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2009
The Cleveland Show
TV show
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2009
The Good Wife
TV show Dr. Todd Grossman
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2009
Warehouse 13
TV show James MacPherson
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2008
The Narrows
Movie Professor Reyerson
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2007
The Invasion
Movie Yorish
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2006
The Prestige
Movie Owens
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2006
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
Movie Mr. Hobbs
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2006
Falling for Grace
Movie Andrew Barrington Sr
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2006
Game 6
Movie Jack Haskins
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2006
The Pink Panther
Movie Raymmond Laroque
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2005
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TV show Bob's Dad
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2005
A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper
Movie Tulse Luper
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2005
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish
Movie Tulse Luper
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2005
Grey's Anatomy
TV show Colin Marlow
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2004
Crazy Like a Fox
Movie Nat Banks
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2004
Going Under
Movie Peter
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2004
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea
Movie Tulse Luper
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2003
Veritas: The Quest
TV show De Molay
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2002
Frida
Movie Guillermo Kahlo
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2002
The Scorpion King
Movie King Pheron
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2002
Return to Never Land
Movie Edward (voice)
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2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TV show Duke Deguerin
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2001
3 A.M.
Movie Priest
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2000
Blackmale
Movie Bill Fontaine
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2000
The Crossing
Movie Gen. Hugh Mercer
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2000
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway
Movie Dr. Croft
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1999
The West Wing
TV show John Marbury
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1999
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Movie Peter Quince
