Description: (Actor)
Roger Rees was a celebrated Welsh actor and director known for his outstanding performances on stage and screen. He garnered critical praise and prestigious awards for his portrayal of the lead role in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, earning an Olivier Award and a Tony Award. Rees also received Obie Awards for his work in The End of the Day and as co-director of Peter and the Starcatcher. His talent shone on American television, where he played memorable characters in Cheers, The West Wing, and Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men in Tights.