Leonard Rossiter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	October 21, 1926
Died	October 05, 1984 (age 57)
Birthplace	Liverpool, England, UK
Zodiac Sign	Libra - (see also Leonard Rossiter's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Portraying Rupert Rigsby in 'Rising Damp' and Reginald Perrin in 'The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin'

Intro

Leonard Rossiter was an English actor best known for his comedic roles in British television and film during the 1970s and 1980s. He is particularly remembered for starring as Rupert Rigsby in 'Rising Damp' and Reginald Perrin in 'The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin.' His deadpan delivery and distinctive presence made him one of Britain’s beloved comic performers.

Early Life & Background

Leonard Rossiter was born in Liverpool to John and Elizabeth Rossiter. His early education was at the Liverpool Collegiate School. He began his working life as an insurance clerk before turning to acting after his father's death during World War II.

Career Highlights

• Played Rupert Rigsby in the sitcom 'Rising Damp' (1974–1978)
• Starred as Reginald Perrin in 'The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin' (1976–1979)
• Appeared in '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1968)
• Featured in films such as 'Barry Lyndon' (1975) and 'The Pink Panther Strikes Again' (1976)
• Renowned for his work in theatre, including roles at the Royal Shakespeare Company

Trivia

• Rossiter was well-regarded for his precise comic timing and physical comedy.
• He played a memorable role in Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' as Dr. Andrei Smyslov.
• Died suddenly of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in 1984 while waiting to go on stage for a performance in London.

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Rossiter
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0744343/