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.
Known for
Acting83
movieOn Broadway
2019
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth
2016
William Bradford (Adult)
movieThe Pilgrims
2015
William Bradford
movieSurvivor
2015
Dr. Emil Balan
tvForever
2014
Priest
movieAffluenza
2014
Mr. Carson
movieThe Voysey Inheritance
2014
Hugh Voysey
tvElementary
2012
Alistair Moore
movieAlmost Perfect
2011
Kai Lee
movieHappy Tears
2009
Antiques Dealer
tvThe Middle
2009
Mr Glover
tvThe Good Wife
2009
Dr. Todd Grossman
tvWarehouse 13
2009
James MacPherson
movieThe Narrows
2008
Professor Reyerson
movieThe Invasion
2007
Yorish
movieFalling for Grace
2006
Andrew Barrington Sr
movieGame 6
2006
Jack Haskins
movieThe Pink Panther
2006
Raymmond Laroque
tvRelated
2005
Bob's Dad
tvGrey's Anatomy
2005
Colin Marlow
movieCrazy Like a Fox
2004
Nat Banks
movieGoing Under
2004
Peter
tvVeritas: The Quest
2003
De Molay
movieFrida
2002
Guillermo Kahlo
movieThe Scorpion King
2002
King Pheron
movieReturn to Never Land
2002
Edward (voice)
tvLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Duke Deguerin
movie3 A.M.
2001
Priest
movieBlackmale
2000
Bill Fontaine
movieThe Crossing
2000
Gen. Hugh Mercer
movieThe Bumblebee Flies Anyway
2000
Dr. Croft
tvThe West Wing
1999
John Marbury
movieA Midsummer Night's Dream
1999
Peter Quince
movieDouble Platinum
1999
Marc Reckler
movieNext Stop Wonderland
1998
Ray Thornback
tvLiberty!
1997
Thomas Paine
movieTrouble on the Corner
1997
Mr. McMurtry
tvOz
1997
Jack Aldridge
tvTitanic
1996
Joseph Bruce Ismay
tvBoston Common
1996
Harrison Cross
movieThe Possession of Michael D.
1995
Robin Banks (Hypnotist)
tvGargoyles
1994
Prince Malcolm (voice)
tvM.A.N.T.I.S.
1994
John Stonebrake
tvMy So-Called Life
1994
Vic Racine
movieThe Tower
1993
Mr. Littlehill
movieRobin Hood: Men in Tights
1993
Sheriff of Rotingham
movieP.J. Sparkles
1992
Betty (voice)
movieCharles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After
1992
Prince Charles
movieIf Looks Could Kill
1991
Augustus Steranko
movieNext
1990
Peter (voice)
tvLaw & Order
1990
Wyatt Scofield
movieMountains of the Moon
1990
Papworth
movieThe Return of Sam McCloud
1989
Jason Cross
tvAmerican Experience
1988
William Bradford
tvThe Modern World: Ten Great Writers
1988
Marcel Proust / Marcel
movieGod's Outlaw
1986
William Tyndale
movieA Christmas Carol
1984
Fred Holywell / Narrator
movieThe Ebony Tower
1984
David Williams
movieSaigon: Year of the Cat
1983
Donald Henderson
movieStar 80
1983
Aram Nicholas
movieImaginary Friends
1982
Douglas Pitblado
tvThe Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
1982
Nicholas Nickleby
tvCheers
1982
Robin Colcord
tvTales of the Unexpected
1979
James Howgill
movieMacbeth
1979
Malcolm
movieThe Comedy of Errors
1978
Antipholus of Syracuse
tvBBC Play of the Month
1965
Hugh Voysey
tvTony Awards
1956
Self - Nominee
Directing1
tvOz
1997
Director