Biography
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.
Acted in 80
2010s
- 2016
The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth
William Bradford (Adult)
- 2015
The Pilgrims
William Bradford
- 2014
Affluenza
Mr. Carson
The Voysey Inheritance
Hugh Voysey
Russian Broadway Shut Down
Movie
- 2012
- 2011
Almost Perfect
Kai Lee
2000s
- 2009
Happy Tears
Antiques Dealer
- 2008
The Narrows
Professor Reyerson
- 2007
- 2006
Falling for Grace
Andrew Barrington Sr
- 2005
A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper
Tulse Luper
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish
Tulse Luper
- 2004
Crazy Like a Fox
Nat Banks
News to Me
Movie
- 2003
Veritas: The Quest
De Molay · 2 episodes
- 2002
- 2001
3 A.M.
Priest
- 2000
The Crossing
Gen. Hugh Mercer
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway
Dr. Croft
1990s
- 1999
Double Platinum
Marc Reckler
- 1998
Next Stop Wonderland
Ray Thornback
- 1997
Liberty!
Thomas Paine · 6 episodes
Trouble on the Corner
Mr. McMurtry
- 1996
Sudden Manhattan
Murphy
The Substance of Fire
Max
- 1995
The Possession of Michael D.
Robin Banks (Hypnotist)
- 1994
- 1993
The Tower
Mr. Littlehill
- 1992
P.J. Sparkles
Betty (voice)
Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After
Prince Charles
- 1991
- 1990
Next
Peter (voice)
1980s
- 1989
The Return of Sam McCloud
Jason Cross
- 1988
Singles
TV
- 1986
God's Outlaw
William Tyndale
- 1984
The Ebony Tower
David Williams
- 1983
Saigon: Year of the Cat
Donald Henderson
Star 80
Aram Nicholas
- 1982
Imaginary Friends
Douglas Pitblado
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby · 10 episodes
1970s
- 1979
Macbeth
Malcolm
- 1978
The Comedy of Errors
Antipholus of Syracuse
Directed 1
1990s
- 1997
Appearances3
2010s
- 2019
On Broadway
Self (archive footage)
