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| Paul Rogers | |
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| Born | (1917-03-22)22 March 1917 Plympton, Devon, England, UK |
| Died | 6 October 2013(2013-10-06) (aged 96) London, England, UK |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1932–1997 |
| Spouse(s) | Muriel Jocelyn Maire Wynne; 2 children Rosalind Mary Boxall (1955–2004; her death); 2 children) |
Paul Rogers (22 March 1917 – 6 October 2013) was an English actor of film, stage and television.
Early life and career
Rogers was born in Plympton, Devon and he attended Newton Abbott Grammar School. He later trained at the Michael Chekhov Theatre Studio at Dartington Hall and made his film debut in 1932. From 1940 to 1946 he served in the Royal Navy, before returning to acting at the Bristol Old Vic. He went on to appear in many West End and Broadway productions and won the Tony for Best Actor for his role in Harold Pinter's drama The Homecoming in 1967. He played the role of Sir in the first Broadway production of Ronald Harwood's play The Dresser.
Later career
Rogers has been a long-time member of the Royal Shakespeare Company whose most notable performances include Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream and the title role in Macbeth. His film appearances include The Beachcomber (1954), Beau Brummel (1954), Our Man in Havana (1959), The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960), Billy Budd (1962), The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968), The Looking Glass War (1969), Edwin, and Oscar and Lucinda (1997). He also appeared frequently on television, in productions such as Romeo and Juliet on Producers' Showcase.
Personal life
Paul Rogers was married to Muriel Jocelyn Maire Wynne by whom he had two children. He married, secondly, Rosalind Boxall, which union produced two more children. They remained wed until her death in 2004. He died in London in 2013, aged 96.
References
- The Independent obituary for Paul Rogers; accessed 10 October 2013.
- "Paul Rogers, Shakespearean Actor and Tony Winner, Dies at 96". The New York Times. 14 October 2013.
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