Roger Rees

British actor (1944–2015)
Person human Q1750774
Roger Rees
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Roger Rees

Summary

Roger Rees is a human[1]. Born in Aberystwyth[2], he… he was born on May 5, 1944[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on July 10, 2015[5]. He worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], theatrical director[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,354 views/month, #6,171 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Roger Rees's place of birth was Aberystwyth[2].
  • Roger Rees died in New York City[4].
  • Roger Rees was born on May 5, 1944[3].
  • Roger Rees died on July 10, 2015[5].
  • Roger Rees was married to Rick Elice[12].
  • Roger Rees held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Roger Rees held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Roger Rees's professions included television actor[6].
  • Roger Rees worked as a film actor[7].
  • Roger Rees worked as a stage actor[8].
  • Roger Rees worked as a theatrical director[9].
  • Roger Rees worked as an actor[10].
  • Roger Rees's professions included director[15].
  • Roger Rees's field of work was acting[16].
  • Roger Rees's field of work was directing[17].
  • Roger Rees was educated at Slade School of Fine Art[18].
  • Roger Rees was educated at Camberwell College of Arts[19].
  • Roger Rees received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[20].
  • Roger Rees is recorded as male[21].
  • Roger Rees's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Roger Rees's Commons category is recorded as Roger Rees[23].
  • The cause of death was brain cancer[24].
  • Roger Rees's family name is recorded as Rees[25].
  • Roger Rees's given name is recorded as Roger[26].
  • Roger Rees's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Aberystwyth[2], Roger Rees… he was born on May 5, 1944[3].

Education

Educated at Slade School of Fine Art[18], an art academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1871[30] and Camberwell College of Arts[19], an art academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1898[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], theatrical director[9], actor[10], and director[15]. Fields of work include acting[16], a type of arts[34] and directing[17], a job activity[35].

Recognition

Roger Rees received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[20].

Personal Life

Roger Rees was married to Rick Elice[12].

Death and Burial

Roger Rees died on July 10, 2015[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[24].

Why It Matters

Roger Rees ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,354 views/month, #6,171 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Roger Rees born?

Born in Aberystwyth[2], Roger Rees…

Where did Roger Rees die?

Roger Rees passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Roger Rees married to?

Roger Rees's spouses include Rick Elice[12].

What did Roger Rees do for work?

Roger Rees worked as television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], theatrical director[9], and actor[10].

Where did Roger Rees go to school?

Roger Rees was educated at Slade School of Fine Art[18] and Camberwell College of Arts[19].

What awards did Roger Rees receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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