Roger Rees, the Welsh actor who rocketed to fame as the title character in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, a sprawling stage adaptation of an obscure novel by Charles Dickens, died July 10. He was 71. He worked virtually to the last weeks of his life, appearing in the Broadway musical The Visit until forced to withdraw due to his declining health.
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The Visit (2015) Opened Apr 23, 2015 |
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The Winslow Boy (2013) Opened Oct 17, 2013 |
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Peter and the Starcatcher (2012) Opened Apr 15, 2012 |
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The Addams Family (2010) Opened Apr 8, 2010 |
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Uncle Vanya (2000) Opened Apr 30, 2000 |
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The Rehearsal (1996) Opened Nov 21, 1996 |
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Indiscretions (1995) Opened Apr 27, 1995 |
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The Red Shoes (1993) Opened Dec 16, 1993 |
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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1981) Opened Oct 4, 1981 |
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London Assurance (1974) Opened Dec 5, 1974 |
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Drama Desk Award | |||
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1995 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Indiscretions | Nominee |
Drama League | |||
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2015 | Distinguished Performance | The Visit | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle | |||
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2003 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | A Man of No Importance | Nominee |
1999 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | The Uneasy Chair | Nominee |
Tony Award | |||
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2012 | Best Direction of a Play | Peter and the Starcatcher | Nominee |
1995 | Best Actor in a Play | Indiscretions | Nominee |
1982 | Best Actor in a Play | The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby | Winner |