Roger Rees

Birth Name:

Roger Rees

Birth Place:

Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Director

Created the title role in the Broadway production of "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby," for which he won a Tony Award and an Olivier Award, both for best actor
Married writer and producer Rick Elice in 2011 and the two collaborated as co-playwrights of "Double Double․"
Began his acting career at the Royal Shakespeare Company after attending the Slade School of Fine Arts
Painted scenery at the Wimbledon Theater in London and later became an actor there in 1965
Quote: "[on acting] "It's hot and cold, it's fierce and pleasant․ Sometimes the most excruciating experiences in rehearsals and performances yield the most beautiful work․""
In addition to his stage work, he is best known to American audiences for playing Robin Colcord in "Cheers" and Lord John Marbury in "The West Wing․"
Played the role of Gomez in the Broadway musical "The Addams Family" in 2010, after Nathan Lane left the role
Had a close friendship with Prince Michael of Greece and his wife Marina

1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated

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