Rest in Peace
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tmj2015 — 10 years ago(July 11, 2015 08:41 AM)
RIP
The Rebecca and Robin story arc on Cheers is one of my top TV moments. He also did a small guest spot on The Middle which ranks up there for me. I should probably seek out some of his "serious" work.
Here's a nice radio interview he did not too long ago in Chicago:
http://wgnradio.com/2014/04/06/roger-rees/
Again, RIP. -
cougar18 — 10 years ago(July 11, 2015 12:04 PM)
RIP. I know folks loved him in so many roles, but I really remember him from Men in Tights.
Made me laugh the whole time, just really delved into the role. So underrated. Definitely had a great, ranged career. Many actors are probably jealous of his career, but to see him pass on so soon is too sad.
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mike-h-hill — 10 years ago(October 06, 2015 04:19 PM)
i sat next to him during an NT production at the cottesloe theatre in London years ago. fine looking guy, extremely sweet & very polite to an American couple who recognized him.
RIP roger;
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"what do you think of him?"
"i think he's a beep peasant!"
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propinquity4 — 10 years ago(July 11, 2015 01:11 PM)
Warms my heart to see so many people saying nice things here. I never met the man but I can say I always thought him to be a fantastic actor from the first production I saw him in which was as Nicholas Nickleby. I hope they rebroadcast that soon as it is an epic production not just due to the quality but the duration of the performance.
Condolences and best wishes to his family and friends. -
greenegg — 10 years ago(July 14, 2015 09:42 AM)
I never watched Cheers and only caught a few of the West Wing episodes with Roger Rees. I knew him more for his theatre work, especially as the artistic director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival. While others questioned some of his decisions there, we found Roger one of the best ADs the festival ever had. After years of tired old revivals (despite some fine performances), WTF started offering more new work, as well as a more balanced selection of older works. We loved Rees' work on and offstage in Double Double. We were also blessed to see Rees directing BD Wong in Herringbone. One of our friends had worked with Rees on a play in London years before; while our friend was visiting us in the Berkshires a few years ago, we wangled seats to a production during Rees' tenure. Roger usually mingled with patrons in the lobby, so our friend renewed their acquaintance and introduced us to this man whose work we had long admired. Rees remained handsome and charming as ever; he engaged us in a marvelous discussion of the play that evening, as well as about upcoming productions.
We fel1908t livid when WTF let Rees go after the 2007 season; we have seldom attended their productions since, as they have returned to a less satisfying range of revivals and new plays by mediocre playwrights. Ironically, I read the news of Roger's death just before leaving for a WTF production of Off the Main Road (a banal play by Inge) starring Kyra Sedgwick and Estelle Parsons. Of all the places I had to go after hearing such sad news, WTF was the last on my list. True to form, they showed no class by choosing not to make an announcement before the curtain rose. A few days later, a tiny photo of Roger Rees: In Memory appears at the top of their website; there is no written tribute. How petty people can be.
I'm so heartbroken that Roger Rees has been taken from us far too soon and by such a horrible disease; deepest condolences to his husband, friends and colleagues. I will treasure my memories of his live productions, as well as his incredible work on Nicholas Nickleby.
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Roy_Batty_Nexus6 — 10 years ago(October 15, 2015 01:21 AM)
I've just this minute finished watching him in the 1984 episode 'The Reconcilation' from Tales of the Unexpected, and I came on here to find out what other stuff he'd been acting in. I was very saddened to find out that he had passed away only a few months ago. RIP Roger.
All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain . Time to die -
bostontolalaland — 10 years ago(April 06, 2016 01:22 PM)
Watching a television in a waiting room, where Law & Order rerun was on [Episode called Kid Pro Quo]. Roger Rees was main protagonist and as always, raised the bar. I'd never seen Mr Rees in a criminal role before and thoroughly, no surprise, enjoyed it. What a talented man who always seemed to disappear into whatever character the role was. My condolences to his partner and the rest of his family. RIP