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Leonard Rossiter (21 October 1926 – 5 October 1984) was an English actor. He had a long career in the theatre but achieved his highest profile for his television comedy roles starring as Rupert Rigsby in the ITV series Rising Damp from 1974 to 1978, and Reginald Perrin in the BBC's The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin from 1976 to 1979.
Leonard Rossiter. Actor: 2001: A Space Odyssey. Leonard Rossiter was born on October 21st, 1926 in Liverpool. Unable to afford to go to university, he worked in an insurance office until he was 27, when he joined Preston repertory company and made his professional stage debut in "The Gay Dog".
Oct 7, 1984 · Leonard Rossiter, one of Britain's most popular comic actors, collapsed during a performance in London and died Friday night, apparently of a heart attack. Mr. Rossiter, who was 57 years old,...
Leonard Rossiter. Actor: 2001: A Space Odyssey. Leonard Rossiter was born on October 21st, 1926 in Liverpool. Unable to afford to go to university, he worked in an insurance office until he was 27, when he joined Preston repertory company and made his professional stage debut in "The Gay Dog".
Jan 12, 2020 · In this edition of Comedy Chronicles, Graham McCann looks at the remarkable career of actor Leonard Rossiter, and one fateful meeting that lost him a part in an iconic BBC sitcom.
Leonard Rossiter (21 October 1926 – 5 October 1984) was an English actor known for his roles as Rupert Rigsby, in the British comedy television series Rising Damp (1974–78), and Reginald Iolanthe Perrin, in The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (1976–79).
A profile of the life and work of much-loved actor Leonard Rossiter. Leonard Rossiter is best known for his stellar performances in two of the UK's greatest TV sitcoms - Rising Damp and The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin.
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Oct 5, 1984 · LONDON -- British stage and screen actor Leonard Rossiter died in a hospital late Friday after collapsing in his dressing room at a London theatre, hospital officials said. He was 57.
Oct 17, 2007 · Leonard Rossiter. A serious actor of great ability, Leonard Rossitter's place in history was assured by his appearances in a series of vermouth adverts with Joan Collins and two brilliant...
Jun 6, 2012 · Having precariously ditched a safe clerical day job at Commercial Union Insurance, the Liverpool-born Rossiter earned his stripes in regional repertory theatre with a two-year stint at the Bristol Old Vic.
