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Roy Dotrice - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 26, 1923 |
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| Died | October 16, 2017 (age 94) |
| Birthplace | Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Roy Dotrice's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | His performances in 'Game of Thrones' as Hallyne the Pyromancer, and as Leopold Mozart in the film 'Amadeus'. Also widely acclaimed for his role in the TV series 'Beauty and the Beast' and his record-setting solo performance in 'Brief Lives'. |
Intro
Roy Dotrice was a distinguished British actor known for his work in theatre, television, and film. He had a rich career spanning more than five decades and was recognized for his versatility and strong character portrayals.
Early Life & Background
Roy Dotrice was born in Guernsey in the Channel Islands. During World War II, he served in the Royal Air Force after being evacuated from Guernsey following the German occupation.
Career Highlights
- Won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in 2000 for 'A Moon for the Misbegotten'.
- Holds a Guinness World Record for Highest Number of Solo Performances for his one-man show 'Brief Lives', performing it over 1,700 times.
- Played Hallyne the Pyromancer in HBO's 'Game of Thrones'.
- Portrayed Jacob Wells in the cult TV series 'Beauty and the Beast' (1987–1990).
- Noteworthy role as Leopold Mozart in the Academy Award-winning film 'Amadeus' (1984).
Trivia
- Father of actresses Karen, Michelle, and Yvette Dotrice.
- Was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2008.
- Provided narration for multiple audiobooks, including George R. R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, earning a Guinness World Record for most character voices in an audiobook.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Roy Dotrice born?
Roy Dotrice was born the 26 May 1923.
Where is Roy Dotrice from?
Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About May 26th, 1923, in brief:
- Historical events: The inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans motor race took place on May 26, 1923. This endurance race has since become one of the most prestigious events in motorsport, featuring teams from around the world competing in a test of speed and durability.
- Day of the week: May 26th, 1923 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Dreamy Melody by Art Landry & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Scaramouche directed by Rex Ingram
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