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Actor, director. Years active. 1975–2015. Spouse. Rick Elice. . ( m. 2011) . Roger Rees (5 May 1944 – 10 July 2015) was a Welsh actor and director, widely known for his stage work. He won an Olivier Award and a Tony Award for his performance as the lead in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby.
Roger Rees was a British actor, director and playwright who starred in stage, TV and film productions. He was known for his roles in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Frida, The Prestige and The West Wing, among others.
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The Welsh-born star of stage and screen passed away after a brief illness in New York. He was known for his roles as Lord John Marbury, Robin Colcord, Gomez and more.
Jul 12, 2015 · Roger Rees, who has died aged 71 after suffering from cancer, was an outstanding associate of the Royal Shakespeare Company, who made his name in the title role of Nicholas Nickleby in 1980,...
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Jul 11, 2015 · Roger Rees, the handsome Welsh-born actor and director who rose to fame as the title character in “The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby,” for which he won a Tony Award, died on Friday...
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Roger Rees was a British actor, playwright and director who won a Tony Award for his role in "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby". He also appeared in TV shows like Cheers and The West Wing, and films like Frida and The Remains of the Day.
Jul 11, 2015 · Roger Rees, the actor best known for his roles in Cheers and The West Wing, has died aged 71. The Tony award-winner passed away on Friday after a brief illness, his representative Rick...