Date of Death: July 10, 2015 (71)
Birth Place: WALES
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. He also received Obie Awards for his role in The End of the Day and as co-director of Peter and the Starcatcher. Rees was posthumously inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in November 2015.
Brooke Shields as Morticia Addams with Adam Riegler, Roger Rees, Rachel Potter, Jesse Swenson & Ensemble at the Curtain Call for her debut in 'The Addams Family' at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City.
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Brooke Shields as Morticia Addams with Brad Oscar, Zachary James, Jackie Hoffman, Roger Rees, Adam Grupper, Jesse Swenson & Heidi Blickenstaff at the Curtain Call for her debut in 'The Addams Family' at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: Brooke Shields Opens in THE ADDAMS FAMILY - Curtain Call!
Brooke Shields as Morticia Addams with Brad Oscar, Zachary James, Jackie Hoffman, Roger Rees, Adam Grupper, Jesse Swenson & Heidi Blickenstaff at the Curtain Call for her debut in 'The Addams Family' at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: Brooke Shields Opens in THE ADDAMS FAMILY - Curtain Call!
Brooke Shields as Morticia Addams with Brad Oscar, Zachary James, Jackie Hoffman, Heidi Blickenstaff, Roger Rees. Adam Grupper & Jesse Swenson at the Curtain Call for Brooke's debut in 'The Addams Family' at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: Brooke Shields Opens in THE ADDAMS FAMILY - Curtain Call!
Jesse Swenson, Becca Ayers, Rachel Potter, Adam Grupper, Bebe Neuwirth, Roger Rees, Brad Oscar, Adam Riegler, Zachary James, Jackie Hoffman with the cast of 'The Addams Family' celebrating their 500th performance with a special cake-cutting backstage at t
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(L-R) Rachel Potter, Adam Grupper, Bebe Neuwirth, Roger Rees, Brad Oscar, Adam Riegler with the cast of 'The Addams Family' celebrating their 500th performance with a special cake-cutting backstage at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Celebrates 500th Performance
(L-R) Rachel Potter, Adam Grupper, Bebe Neuwirth, Roger Rees, Brad Oscar, Adam Riegler with the cast of 'The Addams Family' celebrating their 500th performance with a special cake-cutting backstage at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Celebrates 500th Performance
(L-R) Rachel Potter, Adam Grupper, Bebe Neuwirth, Roger Rees, Brad Oscar, Adam Riegler with the cast of 'The Addams Family' celebrating their 500th performance with a special cake-cutting backstage at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Celebrates 500th Performance
Jesse Swenson, Becca Ayers, Rachel Potter, Adam Grupper, Bebe Neuwirth, Roger Rees, Brad Oscar, Adam Riegler, Zachary James, Jackie Hoffman with the cast of 'The Addams Family' celebrating their 500th performance with a special cake-cutting backstage at t
From: Photo Coverage: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Celebrates 500th Performance
Jesse Swenson, Becca Ayers, Rachel Potter, Adam Grupper, Bebe Neuwirth, Roger Rees, Brad Oscar, Adam Riegler, Zachary James, Jackie Hoffman & Company with the cast of 'The Addams Family' celebrating their 500th performance with a special cake-cutting back
From: Photo Coverage: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Celebrates 500th Performance
Jesse Swenson, Becca Ayers, Rachel Potter, Adam Grupper, Bebe Neuwirth, Roger Rees, Brad Oscar, Adam Riegler, Zachary James, Jackie Hoffman & Company with the cast of 'The Addams Family' celebrating their 500th performance with a special cake-cutting back
From: Photo Coverage: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Celebrates 500th Performance
Jesse Swenson, Becca Ayers, Rachel Potter, Adam Grupper, Bebe Neuwirth, Roger Rees, Brad Oscar, Adam Riegler, Zachary James, Jackie Hoffman with the cast of 'The Addams Family' celebrating their 500th performance with a special cake-cutting backstage at t
From: Photo Coverage: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Celebrates 500th Performance
Jesse Swenson, Becca Ayers, Rachel Potter, Adam Grupper, Bebe Neuwirth, Roger Rees, Brad Oscar, Adam Riegler, Zachary James, Jackie Hoffman with the cast of 'The Addams Family' celebrating their 500th performance with a special cake-cutting backstage at t
From: Photo Coverage: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Celebrates 500th Performance
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STAGE TUBE: From CHEERS to THE VISIT, Celebrate the Life of Roger Rees in Videos!
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Roger Rees has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
Roger Rees has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Roger Rees's first West End show was What You Will which opened in 2012
Roger Rees has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These include the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for his role in "The Visit." He was also nominated for Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Tony Awards for his work on "Peter and the Starcatcher." Rees received an Outstanding Actor in a Musical nomination at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A Man of No Importance." Additionally, he was nominated for Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in "Indiscretions" and received a Comedy Performance of the Year nomination at the Olivier Awards for "Love's Labours Lost." Rees was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for both "Indiscretions" and "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby." Finally, he received the Actor of the Year in a New Play award at the Olivier Awards for "Nicholas Nickleby."
Roger Rees has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable wins include the Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Peter and the Starcatcher," the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby," and the Actor of the Year in a New Play at the Olivier Awards for "Nicholas Nickleby." These accolades highlight his talent and contributions to the theater industry.
Roger Rees has written 3 shows including Here Lies Jenny (Conceiver), Here Lies Jenny (Bookwriter), What You Will (Creator).
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