Roger ReesNationality:
Welsh Birthdate:
05/05/1944 Birthplace:
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This acclaimed classical stage actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company possesses soulful deep-set eyes and sharp features that made him ideal for the title role in the RSC adaptation of Dickens's "Nicholas Nickleby" on the London and Broadway stages and television. His performance earned a Tony and an Olivier Award and an Emmy nomination. Rees won acclaim for his portrayal of an art critic whose visit to an elderly painter (played by Laurence Olivier) causes problems in the PBS adaptation of John Fowles' "The Ebony Tower" (1987) He joined the hit TV comedy "Cheers" for the 1989-90 season as
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milestones
Year
Milestone
Raised in working-class neighborhood in South London
1964
While earning extra money as a scenery painter and stage designer, made acting debut in stage comedy, "Hindle Wakes" in Wimbledon
1967
Joined the RSC; appeared in "The Taming of the Shrew", "As You Like It" and other productions
1981
Starred in the title role of the RSC award-winning 81/2 hour production, "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby"
1983
Reprised role of Nicholas Nickleby in syndicated TV miniseries
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