Roger Rees
Date of Death: July 10, 2015 (71)
Birth Place: WALES
Latest News on Roger Rees:
20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater (Dec 2, 2024)
Theater Resources Unlimited To 2024 TRU Love Benefit Auction Open Through November 24 (Nov 20, 2024)
Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB (Nov 19, 2024)
20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater (Dec 2, 2024)
Theater Resources Unlimited To 2024 TRU Love Benefit Auction Open Through November 24 (Nov 20, 2024)
Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB (Nov 19, 2024)
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.
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Bookwriter
Conceiver
Conceiver
Creator
Conceiver
Movies
Star 80
[ 1983 ] Aram Nichol
[ 1983 ] Aram Nichol
God's Outlaw
[ 1986 ] William Tyndale
[ 1986 ] William Tyndale
Mountains of the Moon
[ 1990 ] Papworth
[ 1990 ] Papworth
If Looks Could Kill
[ 1991 ] Augustus Steranko
[ 1991 ] Augustus Steranko
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
[ 1992 ] Parnell
[ 1992 ] Parnell
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
[ 1993 ] Sheriff of Rottingham
[ 1993 ] Sheriff of Rottingham
The Substance of Fire
[ 1996 ] Max
[ 1996 ] Max
Sudden Manhattan
[ 1996 ] Murphy
[ 1996 ] Murphy
Trouble on the Corner
[ 1997 ] Mr. McMurtry
[ 1997 ] Mr. McMurtry
Next Stop Wonderland
[ 1998 ] Ray Thornback
[ 1998 ] Ray Thornback
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway
[ 1999 ] Dr. Croft
[ 1999 ] Dr. Croft
A Midsummer Night's Dream
[ 1999 ] Peter Quince
[ 1999 ] Peter Quince
BlackMale
[ 2000 ] Bill Fontaine
[ 2000 ] Bill Fontaine
3 A.M.
[ 2001 ] Priest
[ 2001 ] Priest
Peter Pan 2: Return to Never Land
[ 2002 ] Edward
[ 2002 ] Edward
Frida
[ 2002 ] Guillermo Kahlo
[ 2002 ] Guillermo Kahlo
The Scorpion King
[ 2002 ] King Pheron
[ 2002 ] King Pheron
The Emperor's Club
[ 2002 ] Mr. Ctle
[ 2002 ] Mr. Ctle
Crazy Like a Fox
[ 2004 ] Nat Banks
[ 2004 ] Nat Banks
Going Under
[ 2004 ] Peter
[ 2004 ] Peter
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish
[ 2004 ] Tulse Luper
[ 2004 ] Tulse Luper
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea
[ 2004 ] Tulse Luper
[ 2004 ] Tulse Luper
Game 6
[ 2005 ] Jack Hkins
[ 2005 ] Jack Hkins
A Life in Suitcases
[ 2005 ] Tulse Luper
[ 2005 ] Tulse Luper
Falling for Grace
[ 2006 ] Andrew Barrington Sr.
[ 2006 ] Andrew Barrington Sr.
The Treatment
[ 2006 ] Leighton Proctor
[ 2006 ] Leighton Proctor
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
[ 2006 ] Mr. Hobbs
[ 2006 ] Mr. Hobbs
The Prestige
[ 2006 ] Owens
[ 2006 ] Owens
The Pink Panther
[ 2006 ] Raymond Larocque
[ 2006 ] Raymond Larocque
The Invasion
[ 2007 ] Yorish
[ 2007 ] Yorish
The Narrows
[ 2008 ] Professor Reyerson
[ 2008 ] Professor Reyerson
Happy Tears
[ 2009 ] Antiques Dealer
[ 2009 ] Antiques Dealer
Almost Perfect
[ 2011 ] Kai Lee
[ 2011 ] Kai Lee
Affluenza
[ 2014 ] Mr. Carson
[ 2014 ] Mr. Carson
Survivor
[ 2015 ] Emil Balan
[ 2015 ] Emil Balan
TV Shows
Cheers
Robin Colcord
Robin Colcord
Elementary
Alistair Moore
Alistair Moore
It Could Be Worse
Roger Goldstein
Roger Goldstein
M.A.N.T.I.S.
John Stonebrake
John Stonebrake
Related
Bob's Dad
Bob's Dad
Singles
Malcolm
Malcolm
The Legend of Prince Valiant
Rathburn, Lord Theodine
Rathburn, Lord Theodine
The West Wing
Lord John Marbury
Lord John Marbury
Warehouse 13
James MacPherson
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
Videos
Exclusive: What Are the Roger Rees Awards? Past Winners Reunite to Discuss the Program's Huge Impact
by Joey Mervis - Apr 11, 2024
VIDEO: Andrew Barth Feldman & Seth Rudetsky Rehearse For Tonight's Streaming Concert
by Alan Henry - Dec 19, 2021
Broadway Rewind: THE VISIT Arrives on Broadway with Chita Rivera, Roger Rees & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Jimmy Awards Winner Ekele Ukegbu Perform from AIDA on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2019
VIDEO: Alan Rickman & More Honored in the 2016 TONY AWARDS In Memoriam
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2016
AUDIO: John Kander Chats Broadway Career, HIDDEN TREASURES Album & More
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2015
STAGE TUBE: From CHEERS to THE VISIT, Celebrate the Life of Roger Rees in Videos!
by Sally Henry - Jul 11, 2015
TV Exclusive: It's a Happy Ending- Go Inside the Recording Studio with the Cast of THE VISIT!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 7, 2015
AUDIO Exclusive: First Listen- Company of THE VISIT Sings 'Yellow Shoes' on Cast Album; Hits Shelves on 6/26!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2015
TV Exclusive: Geniuses Unite! Lin-Manuel Miranda Hosts Talkback with John Kander at THE VISIT- Part 2
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2015
TV Exclusive: Geniuses Unite! Lin-Manuel Miranda Hosts Talkback with John Kander at THE VISIT- Part 1
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2015
News
20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater
The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!
The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!
Theater Resources Unlimited To 2024 TRU Love Benefit Auction Open Through November 24
Theater Resources Unlimited held their first live gala since 2019, honoring Irene Grandy and Susan E. Lee for their contributions to theater, and remembering producer Ron Simons.
Theater Resources Unlimited held their first live gala since 2019, honoring Irene Grandy and Susan E. Lee for their contributions to theater, and remembering producer Ron Simons.
Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB
The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.
The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.
Theater Resources Unlimited 2024 TRU Love Benefit Online Auction Is Now Live
Theater Resources Unlimited announced their 2024 TRU Love Benefit Online Auction, open until November 24, 2024, featuring 37 prizes including Broadway tickets and exclusive experiences.
Theater Resources Unlimited announced their 2024 TRU Love Benefit Online Auction, open until November 24, 2024, featuring 37 prizes including Broadway tickets and exclusive experiences.
Norm Lewis and Nona Hendryx Will Headline Theater Resources Unlimited's 2024 TRU Love Benefit
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present their first live gala since 2019, the 2024 TRU Love Benefit: Passion...Pass It On! this month. Learn more about the benefit and how to get tickets here!
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present their first live gala since 2019, the 2024 TRU Love Benefit: Passion...Pass It On! this month. Learn more about the benefit and how to get tickets here!
Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
Isabella Esler, Jake Epstein, Chilina Kennedy & More Will Star in LIFE AFTER in Toronto
The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!
The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!
Kelli O'Hara to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in April
Kelli O'Hara is set to perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in spring 2025. The Tony Award-winning actress will bring her Broadway talents to Chicago for two special nights. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Kelli O'Hara is set to perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in spring 2025. The Tony Award-winning actress will bring her Broadway talents to Chicago for two special nights. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff & More to Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB at Birdland
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.
Registration Now Open for the 2025 Roger Rees Awards
Broadway Education Alliance Inc. has just announced that registration is open for schools to participate in the 2024-2025 Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance. We have all of the details!
Broadway Education Alliance Inc. has just announced that registration is open for schools to participate in the 2024-2025 Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance. We have all of the details!
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN THEATRE: A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION to Play 54 Below Next Month
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Celebrating Diversity in Theatre: A Night of Inspiration on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 9:30 pm.
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Celebrating Diversity in Theatre: A Night of Inspiration on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 9:30 pm.
Matthew Kelly and Julie Legrand Join Theatre Royal Windsor's FILUMENA
Matthew Kelly and Julie Legrand will join the previously announced Felicity Kendal in the Bill Kenwright Ltd/Theatre Royal Windsor production of Filumena directed by Sean Mathias.
Matthew Kelly and Julie Legrand will join the previously announced Felicity Kendal in the Bill Kenwright Ltd/Theatre Royal Windsor production of Filumena directed by Sean Mathias.
BWW Q&A: Marcia Mitzman Gaven on THE BOY FROM OZ at OFC Creations Theatre Center
OFC Creations Theatre Center will present McIver Ewing, well known for playing Waldo in THE LITTLE RASCALS and as Derek in FULL HOUSE as Peter Allen in OFC’s 2024-2025 season opener, The Boy From Oz.
OFC Creations Theatre Center will present McIver Ewing, well known for playing Waldo in THE LITTLE RASCALS and as Derek in FULL HOUSE as Peter Allen in OFC’s 2024-2025 season opener, The Boy From Oz.
Blake McIver Ewing, Marcia Mitzman Gaven & More to Lead THE BOY FROM OZ at OFC Creations Theatre Cente
Blake McIver Ewing and Tony Award Nominee Marcia Mitzman Gaven will headline THE BOY FROM OZ at OFC Creations Theatre Center in Rochester, NY. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Blake McIver Ewing and Tony Award Nominee Marcia Mitzman Gaven will headline THE BOY FROM OZ at OFC Creations Theatre Center in Rochester, NY. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Catching Up with 2023 Jimmy Awards Winner Lauren A. Marchand
Just last summer, Lauren A. Marchand's world was turned upside down when she was named a winner at the 14th Annual Jimmy Awards. As the 102 new Jimmy Awards nominees continue their preparations for the 2024 ceremony, BroadwayWorld is checking in with Lauren to catch up on what she's been up to since her big win, as well as advice for this year's participants.
Just last summer, Lauren A. Marchand's world was turned upside down when she was named a winner at the 14th Annual Jimmy Awards. As the 102 new Jimmy Awards nominees continue their preparations for the 2024 ceremony, BroadwayWorld is checking in with Lauren to catch up on what she's been up to since her big win, as well as advice for this year's participants.
Video: Meet the Jimmys-Bound Winners of the 2024 Roger Rees Awards
Just last month, Isaiah Baston and Ashlee Fucarino were named the winners of Outstanding Performance in a Musical at the Roger Rees Awards, both moving forward to represent the Greater New York region at the 15th Annual Jimmy Awards. Meet the winners in this video!
Just last month, Isaiah Baston and Ashlee Fucarino were named the winners of Outstanding Performance in a Musical at the Roger Rees Awards, both moving forward to represent the Greater New York region at the 15th Annual Jimmy Awards. Meet the winners in this video!
Bebe Neuwirth, Huey Lewis, Jeremy Jordan, Set for Broadway Teachers Workshop
Celebrating its 24th year, the Broadway Teachers Workshop is an enormously popular three-day series of interactive workshops and seminars with prominent Broadway artists, tickets to four (4) hit shows, and post-show discussions with cast and crew.
Celebrating its 24th year, the Broadway Teachers Workshop is an enormously popular three-day series of interactive workshops and seminars with prominent Broadway artists, tickets to four (4) hit shows, and post-show discussions with cast and crew.
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Will Lead ANYTHING GOES at the Muny
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.
Winners Announced for the 2024 Roger Rees Awards
Talented students from across New York City gathered at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College for the Roger Rees Awards. We have the full list of winners!
Talented students from across New York City gathered at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College for the Roger Rees Awards. We have the full list of winners!
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).
Videos