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Roger Rees

Birth Place: WALES

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BIO

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.



He was widely known to American television audiences for playing the characters Robin Colcord in Cheers and Lord John Marbury in The West Wing. Americans also know him as the Sheriff of Rottingham in Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men in Tights.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Visit The Visit
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Anton Schell
The Visit The Visit
[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
Williamstown Theatre Festival Production, 2014
The Winslow Boy The Winslow Boy
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2013
Arthur Winslow
What You Will What You Will
[West End]
2012
Performer
The Addams Family The Addams Family
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Gomez Addams [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Trumbo: Red White and Blacklisted
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Dalton Trumbo [Replacement]
[Replacement]
A Man of No Importance
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Alfie Byrne
Uncle Vanya
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2000
Mikhail lvovich Astrov
The Uneasy Chair
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Capt. Josiah Wickett
The Rehearsal
[Broadway]
1996
Hero
Indiscretions
[Broadway]
1995
George
The Red Shoes
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Boris Lermontov [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The End of the Day
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Graydon Massey
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
[Broadway]
1981
Nicholas Nickleby
London Assurance
[Broadway]
1974
Charles Courtly

Productions

Peter and the StarcatcherPeter and the Starcatcher
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Director
Peter and the StarcatcherPeter and the Starcatcher
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director
Peter and the StarcatcherPeter and the Starcatcher
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
Peter and the StarcatcherPeter and the Starcatcher
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
Anything Goes
 
[Williamstown, MA (Regional), 2006]
Director
Treemonisha
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director
Here Lies Jenny
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
Director
Arms and the Man
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Director
Mud, River, Stone
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Director

Writing

Bookwriter
Conceiver

Movies

Star 80
[ 1983 ] Aram Nichol
God's Outlaw
[ 1986 ] William Tyndale
Mountains of the Moon
[ 1990 ] Papworth
If Looks Could Kill
[ 1991 ] Augustus Steranko
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
[ 1992 ] Parnell
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
[ 1993 ] Sheriff of Rottingham
The Substance of Fire
[ 1996 ] Max
Sudden Manhattan
[ 1996 ] Murphy
Trouble on the Corner
[ 1997 ] Mr. McMurtry
Next Stop Wonderland
[ 1998 ] Ray Thornback
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway
[ 1999 ] Dr. Croft
A Midsummer Night's Dream
[ 1999 ] Peter Quince
BlackMale
[ 2000 ] Bill Fontaine
3 A.M.
[ 2001 ] Priest
Peter Pan 2: Return to Never Land
[ 2002 ] Edward
Frida
[ 2002 ] Guillermo Kahlo
The Scorpion King
[ 2002 ] King Pheron
The Emperor's Club
[ 2002 ] Mr. Ctle
Crazy Like a Fox
[ 2004 ] Nat Banks
Going Under
[ 2004 ] Peter
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish
[ 2004 ] Tulse Luper
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea
[ 2004 ] Tulse Luper
Game 6
[ 2005 ] Jack Hkins
A Life in Suitcases
[ 2005 ] Tulse Luper
Falling for Grace
[ 2006 ] Andrew Barrington Sr.
The Treatment
[ 2006 ] Leighton Proctor
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
[ 2006 ] Mr. Hobbs
The Prestige
[ 2006 ] Owens
The Pink Panther
[ 2006 ] Raymond Larocque
The Invasion
[ 2007 ] Yorish
The Narrows
[ 2008 ] Professor Reyerson
Happy Tears
[ 2009 ] Antiques Dealer
Almost Perfect
[ 2011 ] Kai Lee
Affluenza
[ 2014 ] Mr. Carson
Survivor
[ 2015 ] Emil Balan

TV Shows

Cheers
Robin Colcord
Elementary
Alistair Moore
It Could Be Worse
Roger Goldstein
M.A.N.T.I.S.
John Stonebrake
Related
Bob's Dad
Singles
Malcolm
The Legend of Prince Valiant
Rathburn, Lord Theodine
The West Wing
Lord John Marbury
Warehouse 13
James MacPherson

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Roger Rees, The Visit


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Play

Roger Rees, Peter and the Starcatcher

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Play

Roger Rees, Peter and the Starcatcher

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Roger Rees, A Man of No Importance

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Roger Rees, Indiscretions

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Roger Rees, Indiscretions

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Roger Rees, Indiscretions

Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Roger Rees , Indiscretions

Olivier Awards - 1985 - Comedy Performance of the Year

Roger ReesLove's Labours Lost


winner
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Roger Rees, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby


winner
Olivier Awards - 1980 - Actor of the Year in a New Play

Roger ReesNicholas Nickleby

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News


Photos: Inside the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Ceremony Photo
Photos: Inside the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Ceremony
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2025

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week, talented students from across New York City gathered at Symphony Space for the Roger Rees Awards, hosted by Kevin Del Aguila. Check out photos from inside the big day below!
The Broadway Education Alliance Reveals ROGER REES AWARDS Student Nominees Photo
The Broadway Education Alliance Reveals ROGER REES AWARDS Student Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2025

The Broadway Education Alliance has announced the 50 Roger Rees Awards nominees for Outstanding Performer in a qualifying role in an officially licensed high school production presented during the 2024-2025 academic year.
New York City Center to Present Second Annual YOUR COMMUNITY DAY Photo
New York City Center to Present Second Annual YOUR COMMUNITY DAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2025

NEW YORK CITY CENTER will present the return of Your Community Day, a free annual event for all ages, as part of the 2024 – 2025 Season. Learn how to attend!
Kevin Del Aguila Will Host the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Photo
Kevin Del Aguila Will Host the 2025 Roger Rees Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025

The Broadway Education Alliance has just announced that multi-award-winning Broadway performer Kevin Del Aguila will host the 2024-25 Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance. We have all of the details on the big event here!
Video: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Video: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Celebrates Opening Night
by Joey Mervis - Apr 8, 2025

Betty Boop has arrived on Broadway at last! The best of Broadway came out to celebrate opening night of Boop! The Musical across the street from its Broadhurst Theatre home, at Sardi's.  Watch as we take you inside the big night in this video.
The Roger Rees Awards Will Celebrate 15th Anniversary with BEFORE BROADWAY & BEYOND C Photo
The Roger Rees Awards Will Celebrate 15th Anniversary with BEFORE BROADWAY & BEYOND Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2025

The Broadway Education Alliance just announced that Steven Telsey (Harmony, Broadway) will host Before Broadway & Beyond to celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Roger Rees been in?

Roger Rees has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Roger Rees been in?

Roger Rees has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Roger Rees's first West End show?

Roger Rees's first West End show was What You Will which opened in 2012

What awards has Roger Rees been nominated for?

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."

What awards has Roger Rees won?

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.

How many shows has Roger Rees written?

Roger Rees has written 3 shows including Here Lies Jenny (Conceiver), Here Lies Jenny (Bookwriter), What You Will (Creator).

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