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Leonard Rossiter was born on October 21st, 1926 in Liverpool. Unable to... moreTrivia:
Died of heart attack in his dressing room during a performance of 'Loot'. moreAwards:
1 win & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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1. | "Alice in Wonderland" (1985) | The King of Hearts (2 episodes, 1985) | 1985 | - | - |
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2. | Water (1985/I) | Sir Malcolm Leveridge | 1985 | - | 5.7 (1,049) |
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3. | The Life and Death of King John (1984) (TV) | King John | 1984 | - | 7.9 (33) |
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4. | "Tripper's Day" (1984) | Norman Tripper (6 episodes, 1984) | 1984 | - | 3.6 (9) |
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5. | "Play for Today" (1970) | Arthur / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1975-1984) | 1984 | - | 7.1 (52) |
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6. | Britannia Hospital (1982) | Vincent Potter | 1982 | - | 6.0 (941) |
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7. | Rising Damp (1980) | Rigsby | 1980 | - | 5.9 (246) |
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8. | "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin" (1976) | Reginald Perrin (21 episodes, 1976-1979) | 1979 | - | 8.8 (289) |
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9. | Le Petomane (1979) | Monsieur Joseph Pujol | 1979 | - | 7.3 (47) |
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10. | "The Losers" (1978) | Sydney Foskett (unknown episodes) | 1978 | - | - |
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11. | "BBC2 Play of the Week" (1977) | Frank Harris (1 episode, 1978) | 1978 | - | 8.2 (7) |
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12. | "Rising Damp" (1974) | Rupert Rigsby / Rigsby (28 episodes, 1974-1978) | 1978 | - | 8.6 (294) |
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13. | The Waterloo Bridge Handicap (1978) | Charles Barker | 1978 | - | 7.8 (14) |
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14. | "The Perishers" (1978) | (voice) Boot | 1978 | - | 6.1 (9) |
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15. | "The Galton & Simpson Playhouse" (1977) | Jim (1 episode, 1977) | 1977 | - | 7.6 (5) |
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16. | Voyage of the Damned (1976) | Commander Von Bonin | 1976 | - | 6.3 (995) |
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17. | The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) | Quinlan | 1976 | - | 7.1 (8,939) |
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18. | Machinegunner (1976) (TV) | Cyril Dugdale | 1976 | - | 5.8 (8) |
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19. | Barry Lyndon (1975) | Captain Quin | 1975 | - | 8.1 (35,320) |
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20. | "Comedy Playhouse" (1961) | Smithy (1 episode, 1974) | 1974 | - | 9.6 (5) |
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21. | "Masquerade" (1974) | Leslie Lewis (1 episode, 1974) | 1974 | - | - |
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22. | "The Carnforth Practice" (1974) | Aaros Boswell (2 episodes, 1974) | 1974 | - | - |
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23. | Luther (1974) | Brother Weinand | 1974 | - | 7.1 (118) |
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24. | "Thirty-Minute Theatre" (1965) | Andrew / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1967-1973) | 1973 | - | 7.3 (9) |
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25. | After Loch Lomond (1973) (TV) | Micky Grant | 1973 | - | - |
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26. | "BBC Play of the Month" (1965) | Colonel Lukyn / Prime Minister (2 episodes, 1966-1972) | 1972 | - | 7.5 (24) |
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27. | "Steptoe and Son" (1962) | Johnny / Welsh Hughie (2 episodes, 1964-1972) | 1972 | - | 8.9 (302) |
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28. | Thick as Thieves (1972) (TV) | Eddie | 1972 | - | - |
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29. | "The Wednesday Play" (1964) | Mr. Jeffs / Mr. Marcus (2 episodes, 1967-1970) | 1970 | - | 7.2 (19) |
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30. | "ITV Saturday Night Theatre" (1969) | 'X' (1 episode, 1969) | 1969 | - | 4.5 (6) |
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31. | "ITV Playhouse" (1967) | (1 episode, 1969) | 1969 | - | 6.3 (13) |
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32. | Diamonds for Breakfast (1968) | Inspector Dudley | 1968 | - | 4.0 (27) |
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33. | Otley (1968) | Johnson | 1968 | - | 5.8 (110) |
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34. | Oliver! (1968) | Sowerberry | 1968 | - | 7.6 (8,394) |
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35. | Deadfall (1968) | Fillmore | 1968 | - | 5.5 (224) |
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36. | If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them (1968) (TV) | The Blind Man | 1968 | - | 8.2 (6) |
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37. | "Theatre 625" (1964) | Co-ordinator Ugo Priest / 4 characters not shown (4 episodes, 1966-1968) | 1968 | - | 5.3 (8) |
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38. | 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) | Dr. Andrei Smyslov | 1968 | $191M | 8.4 (145,430) |
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39. | "Half Hour Story" (1967) | Owen (1 episode, 1968) | 1968 | - | 6.5 (6) |
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40. | The Whisperers (1967) | Assistance Board Officer | 1967 | - | 7.0 (184) |
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41. | "The Revenue Men" (1967) | Oremerod (1 episode, 1967) | 1967 | - | - |
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42. | Deadlier Than the Male (1967) | Bridgenorth | 1967 | - | 6.3 (370) |
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43. | The Witches (1966) | Dr. Wallis | 1966 | - | 6.0 (440) |
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44. | The Wrong Box (1966) | Vyvyan Alistair Montague | 1966 | - | 7.0 (1,158) |
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45. | "Death Is a Good Living" (1966) | Norman Lynch | 1966 | - | - |
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46. | Hotel Paradiso (1966) | Inspector | 1966 | - | 6.1 (289) |
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47. | "Redcap" (1964) | Sgt. Rolfe (1 episode, 1965) | 1965 | - | - |
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48. | King Rat (1965) | Maj. McCoy: Hut 16 | 1965 | - | 7.6 (1,517) |
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49. | "ITV Play of the Week" (1955) | Man / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1963-1965) | 1965 | - | 8.0 (15) |
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50. | "Cluff" (1964) | Wilkie (1 episode, 1965) | 1965 | - | - |
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51. | "Thursday Theatre" (1964) | Frank Broadbent (1 episode, 1965) | 1965 | - | - |
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52. | "Festival" (1963) | Daudet (1 episode, 1964) | 1964 | - | - |
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53. | A Jolly Bad Fellow (1964) | Dr. Fisher | 1964 | - | 6.5 (25) |
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54. | The Long Ships (1964) | (uncredited) Persian Soldier Who Falls On Sword To Prove Loyalty | 1964 | - | 5.9 (843) |
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55. | "The Avengers" (1961) | Robin Hood (1 episode, 1963) | 1963 | - | 8.6 (1,165) |
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56. | Billy Liar (1963) | Emanuel Shadrack | 1963 | - | 7.5 (1,827) |
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57. | "Maupassant" (1963) | Vallin (unknown episodes) | 1963 | - | - |
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58. | "Suspense" (1962) | Alan Treece (1 episode, 1963) | 1963 | - | 5.9 (6) |
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59. | "Z Cars" (1962) | Det. Insp. Bamber (8 episodes, 1963) | 1963 | - | 7.5 (64) |
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60. | This Sporting Life (1963) | Phillips, Sports writer | 1963 | - | 8.0 (2,017) |
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61. | A Kind of Loving (1962) | Whymper | 1962 | - | 7.4 (381) |
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62. | "Studio 4" (1962) | Gerard Moustler (1 episode, 1962) | 1962 | - | 4.8 (6) |
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63. | "You Can't Win" (1961) | Fenny (1 episode, 1961) | 1961 | - | - |
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64. | "The Nightwatchman's Stories" (1959) | Joe Stocks (1 episode, 1959) | 1959 | - | - |
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1. | "Clapper Board" (1972) | Himself (1 episode, 1980) | 1980 | - | - |
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2. | "The Morecambe & Wise Show" (1978) | Himself (1 episode, 1978) | 1978 | - | 7.2 (26) |
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3. | "This Is Your Life" (1955) | Himself (2 episodes, 1975-1977) | 1977 | - | 6.6 (29) |
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4. | "BBC 3" (1965) | Himself (unknown episodes) | 1965 | - | - |
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1. | 50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases (2008) (TV) | (uncredited) Reginald Iolanthe Perrin |
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2. | The Real Mr Pooter (2007) (TV) | Reginald Iolanthe Perrin |
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3. | Best Ever Ads (2005) (TV) | Cinzano Man |
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4. | Greatest TV Comedy Moments (2005) (TV) | Rigsby |
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5. | Comedy Heroes (2005) (TV) | Rigsby |
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7. | The 100 Greatest TV Characters (2001) (TV) | (uncredited) Rigsby |
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8. | The Unforgettable Leonard Rossiter (2000) (TV) | Various |
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9. | The 100 Greatest TV Ads (2000) (TV) | Cinzano Man |
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10. | Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) | Super-Intendant Quinlan |
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Starred in "Loot" as Inspector Truscott (London stage 1984) morePublicity Listings:
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