Llewellyn Rees

Llewellyn Rees

Deceased · Born: Jun 18, 1901 · Died: Jan 7, 1994

Personal Details

BornJun 18, 1901 Charmouth, Dorset, England, UK
Spouse
  • Madeleine Newbury

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Carol Rees

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 10, 2025 )

Biography

Llewellyn Rees, a renowned actor, entered this world on June 18, 1901, in the picturesque town of Charmouth, located in the beautiful county of Dorset, England, United Kingdom. He would go on to carve out a successful career in the entertainment industry, leaving a lasting impact on the world of cinema and television.

Throughout his illustrious career, Rees was fortunate enough to be involved in a wide range of projects, including the critically acclaimed films "Withnail and I" (1987) and "A Fish Called Wanda" (1988),as well as the television miniseries "The Way We Live Now" (1969). These roles not only showcased his impressive acting abilities but also demonstrated his versatility as a performer.

In his personal life, Rees was married twice, first to the lovely Madeleine Newbury and later to Carol Rees. Despite the challenges that life may have thrown his way, Rees remained a devoted husband and partner to both of his wives.

Tragically, Llewellyn Rees's life came to a close on January 7, 1994, in the charming neighborhood of Barnes, located in the heart of London, England, United Kingdom. His passing left a void in the lives of his loved ones and the many fans who had come to admire his work over the years. Despite his untimely departure, Rees's legacy continues to live on, a testament to his enduring impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

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1988
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1987
Withnail & I
Withnail & I as Tea Shop Proprietor
{"id":23160,"title":"Another Country","year":"1984","character":"Senior Chaplain","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/another-country","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7eegpfv5g510.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7eegpfv5g510.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Another Country
Another Country as Senior Chaplain
{"id":63280,"title":"The Return of the Soldier","year":"1983","character":"Lord Lieutenant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-return-of-the-soldier","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63280.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63280.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
The Return of the Soldier
The Return of the Soldier as Lord Lieutenant
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The Dresser
The Dresser as Horace Brown
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1980
The Mirror Crack'd
The Mirror Crack'd as Villager at Film Screening (uncredited)
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1978
Carry on Emmannuelle
Carry on Emmannuelle as Lord Chief Justice
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1974
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1972
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1970
Cromwell
Cromwell as Speaker
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1968
Salt and Pepper
Salt and Pepper as "Fake" Prime Minister
{"id":167064,"title":"The Wednesday Play","year":"1965","character":"Senior Proctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wednesday-play-1965","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_167064.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_167064.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play as Senior Proctor
{"id":173763,"title":"The House in Marsh Road","year":"1960","character":"P.J. Webster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-house-in-marsh-road","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173763.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173763.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
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1959
The Price of Silence
The Price of Silence as H. G. Shipley
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The Navy Lark
The Navy Lark as Adm. Troutbridge
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1958
The Desperate Men
The Desperate Men as Bank Manager
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1957
Brothers in Law
Brothers in Law as Farrant Q.C.