1944 - 2015
Roger Rees Welsh Actor
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Roger Rees dating history
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Roger Rees was previously married to Rick Elice (2011 - 2015).
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Welsh Actor Roger Rees was born on 5th May, 1944 in Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales and passed away on 10th Jul 2015 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA aged 71. He is most remembered for Star 80, Cheers. His zodiac sign is Taurus.
Roger Rees was in 2 on-screen matchups, including Kirstie Alley in Cheers (1982) and Tracey Ullman in Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993).
Roger Rees is a member of the following lists: American film actors, American television actors and LGBTQ Jews.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
33 years, 6 months
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33 years, 6 months
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Details
| First Name |
Roger
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| Last Name |
Rees
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| Birthday |
5th May, 1944
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| Birthplace |
Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales
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| Died |
10th July, 2015
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| Place of Death |
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Brain cancer
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| Buried |
Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea
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| Height |
5' 11¼" (181 cm)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Light
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Sexuality |
Gay
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| Religion |
Jewish
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
Welsh
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| Occupation Text |
Actor, Director
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
Star 80, Cheers
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| Year(s) Active |
1975–present, 1975–2015
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| Father |
William John Rees (police officer)
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| Mother |
Doris Louise Smith (shop clerk)
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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.
