Roger Rees
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 5, 1944
- Died
- July 10, 2015
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
On Broadway 2019
as Self (archive footage)
The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth 2016
as William Bradford (Adult)
The Pilgrims 2015
as William Bradford
Survivor 2015
as Dr. Emil Balan
Affluenza 2014
as Mr. Carson
The Voysey Inheritance 2014
as Hugh Voysey
Russian Broadway Shut Down 2014
Actor
Almost Perfect 2011
as Kai Lee
Happy Tears 2009
as Antiques Dealer
The Narrows 2008
as Professor Reyerson
The Invasion 2007
as Yorish
The Prestige 2006
as Owens
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties 2006
as Mr. Hobbs
Falling for Grace 2006
as Andrew Barrington Sr
Game 6 2006
as Jack Haskins
The Pink Panther 2006
as Raymmond Laroque
A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper 2005
as Tulse Luper
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish 2005
as Tulse Luper
Crazy Like a Fox 2004
as Nat Banks
Going Under 2004
as Peter
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea 2004
as Tulse Luper
News to Me 2004
Actor
Frida 2002
as Guillermo Kahlo
The Scorpion King 2002
as King Pheron
Return to Never Land 2002
as Edward (voice)
3 A.M. 2001
as Priest
Blackmale 2000
as Bill Fontaine
The Crossing 2000
as Gen. Hugh Mercer
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway 2000
as Dr. Croft
A Midsummer Night's Dream 1999
as Peter Quince
Double Platinum 1999
as Marc Reckler
Next Stop Wonderland 1998
as Ray Thornback
Trouble on the Corner 1997
as Mr. McMurtry
Sudden Manhattan 1996
as Murphy
The Substance of Fire 1996
as Max
The Possession of Michael D. 1995
as Robin Banks (Hypnotist)
The Tower 1993
as Mr. Littlehill
Robin Hood: Men in Tights 1993
as Sheriff of Rotingham
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming 1993
as Self
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot 1992
as Parnell
Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After 1992
as Prince Charles
P.J. Sparkles 1992
as Betty (voice)
If Looks Could Kill 1991
as Augustus Steranko
Next 1990
as Peter (voice)
Mountains of the Moon 1990
as Papworth
The Return of Sam McCloud 1989
as Jason Cross
God's Outlaw 1986
as William Tyndale
A Christmas Carol 1984
as Fred Holywell / Narrator
The Ebony Tower 1984
as David Williams
Saigon: Year of the Cat 1983
as Donald Henderson
Star 80 1983
as Aram Nicholas
Imaginary Friends 1982
as Douglas Pitblado
- The Three Sisters
The Three Sisters 1981
as Tusenbach
Macbeth 1979
as Malcolm
The Comedy of Errors 1978
as Antipholus of Syracuse
Credits from TMDB.