Roger Rees
Roger Rees

Roger Rees

Born: May 5, 1944 - Died: July 10, 2015 (71 years)
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.

TV Shows Directed (1)
Movies as Actor (54)
On Broadway

On Broadway

as Self (archive footage)

Oct 12, 2019

The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth

The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth

as William Bradford (Adult)

Nov 27, 2016

The Pilgrims

The Pilgrims

as William Bradford

Nov 24, 2015

Survivor

Survivor

as Dr. Emil Balan

May 21, 2015

Affluenza

Affluenza

as Mr. Carson

Jul 11, 2014

The Voysey Inheritance

The Voysey Inheritance

as Hugh Voysey

May 15, 2014

Russian Broadway Shut Down

Russian Broadway Shut Down

Jan 23, 2014

Almost Perfect

Almost Perfect

as Kai Lee

Mar 13, 2011

Happy Tears

Happy Tears

as Antiques Dealer

Oct 16, 2009

The Narrows

The Narrows

as Professor Reyerson

Sep 8, 2008

The Invasion

The Invasion

as Yorish

Aug 17, 2007

The Prestige

The Prestige

as Owens

Oct 19, 2006

Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties

Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties

as Mr. Hobbs

Jun 15, 2006

Falling for Grace

Falling for Grace

as Andrew Barrington Sr

Mar 31, 2006

Game 6

Game 6

as Jack Haskins

Mar 10, 2006

The Pink Panther

The Pink Panther

as Raymmond Laroque

Feb 10, 2006

A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper

A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper

as Tulse Luper

Jul 7, 2005

The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish

The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish

as Tulse Luper

Jun 9, 2005

Crazy Like a Fox

Crazy Like a Fox

as Nat Banks

Oct 25, 2004

Going Under

Going Under

as Peter

Oct 21, 2004

The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea

The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea

as Tulse Luper

Jun 11, 2004

Frida

Frida

as Guillermo Kahlo

Aug 29, 2002

The Scorpion King

The Scorpion King

as King Pheron

Apr 18, 2002

Return to Never Land

Return to Never Land

as Edward (voice)

Feb 14, 2002

3 A.M.

3 A.M.

as Priest

Jul 1, 2001

Blackmale

Blackmale

as Bill Fontaine

May 11, 2000

The Crossing

The Crossing

as Gen. Hugh Mercer

Jan 10, 2000

The Bumblebee Flies Anyway

The Bumblebee Flies Anyway

as Dr. Croft

Jan 1, 2000

A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

as Peter Quince

May 20, 1999

Double Platinum

Double Platinum

as Marc Reckler

May 16, 1999

Next Stop Wonderland

Next Stop Wonderland

as Ray Thornback

Aug 21, 1998

Trouble on the Corner

Trouble on the Corner

as Mr. McMurtry

Oct 9, 1997

Sudden Manhattan

Sudden Manhattan

as Murphy

Oct 11, 1996

The Substance of Fire

The Substance of Fire

as Max

Sep 11, 1996

The Possession of Michael D.

The Possession of Michael D.

as Robin Banks (Hypnotist)

May 2, 1995

The Tower

The Tower

as Mr. Littlehill

Aug 16, 1993

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

as Sheriff of Rotingham

Jul 28, 1993

'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming

'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming

as Self

Jul 27, 1993

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

as Parnell

Feb 21, 1992

P.J. Sparkles

P.J. Sparkles

as Betty (voice)

Jan 1, 1992

Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After

Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After

as Prince Charles

Jan 1, 1992

If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

as Augustus Steranko

Mar 15, 1991

Next

Next

as Peter (voice)

Nov 28, 1990

Mountains of the Moon

Mountains of the Moon

as Papworth

Feb 16, 1990

The Return of Sam McCloud

The Return of Sam McCloud

as Jason Cross

Nov 12, 1989

God's Outlaw

God's Outlaw

as William Tyndale

Jan 1, 1986

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

as Fred Holywell / Narrator

Oct 9, 1984

The Ebony Tower

The Ebony Tower

as David Williams

Apr 1, 1984

Saigon: Year of the Cat

Saigon: Year of the Cat

as Donald Henderson

Nov 29, 1983

Star 80

Star 80

as Aram Nicholas

Nov 10, 1983

Imaginary Friends

Imaginary Friends

as Douglas Pitblado

Nov 13, 1982

The Three Sisters

The Three Sisters

as Tusenbach

Dec 29, 1981

Macbeth

Macbeth

as Malcolm

Feb 2, 1979

The Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors

as Antipholus of Syracuse

Oct 17, 1978