Leonard Rossiter (1926–1984)


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Leonard Rossiter was born on October 21st, 1926 in Liverpool. Unable to afford to go to university, he worked in an insurance office until he was 27, when he joined Preston repertory company and made his professional stage debut in "The Gay Dog". After Preston, he starred in productions at Wolverhampton, Salisbury and The Old Vic Company at ... See full bio »

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Known For

2001: Avaruusseikkailu Dr. Andrei Smyslov
(1968)
(1976-1979)
Oliver! Sowerberry
(1968)

Filmography

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 1985 The Moon Over Soho (TV Movie)
Max von Konigsberg
 1985 Alice in Wonderland (TV Series)
The King of Hearts
- A Mad Tea Party and the Queen's Croquet Ground (1985) ... The King of Hearts (voice)
 1985 Water - taistelu vedestä
Sir Malcolm
 1984 The Life and Death of King John (TV Movie)
King John
 1984 Tripper's Day (TV Series)
Norman Tripper
- Vatman and Robbin (1984) ... Norman Tripper
- Alarms and Diversions (1984) ... Norman Tripper
- Token of Esteem (1984) ... Norman Tripper
- Games People Play (1984) ... Norman Tripper
- Foreign Parts (1984) ... Norman Tripper
 1975-1984 Play for Today (TV Series)
Arthur / Harry Meadows / Dawson
- Dog Ends (1984) ... Arthur
- The Factory (1981) ... Harry Meadows
- After the Solo (1975) ... Dawson
 1982 The Funny Side of Christmas (TV Movie)
Reginald Perrin
 1982 Escape to the West (TV Movie)
Gerry Gee
 1982 Britannia Hospital - juhlapäivä
Vincent Potter: Administration
 1980 Rising Damp
Rigsby
 1979 Le Petomane (Short)
Monsieur Joseph Pujol
 1979 Vekarat (TV Series)
Boot
- Episode #1.20 (1979) ... Boot (voice)
- Eyeballs (1979) ... Boot (voice)
- Nose (1979) ... Boot (voice)
- Bone (1979) ... Boot (voice)
- Dog Whistle (1979) ... Boot (voice)
 1976-1979 The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (TV Series)
Reginald Perrin
- Amalgamated Aerosols (1979) ... Reginald Perrin
- Jinx (1979) ... Reginald Perrin
- Timebomb (1979) ... Reginald Perrin
- Communal Social Evenings (1978) ... Reginald Perrin
- The Trickle of Visitors (1978) ... Reginald Perrin
 1978 Cinzano Bianco Launch (Video short)
Nebbish
 1978 The Waterloo Bridge Handicap (Short)
Charles Barker
 1978 The Losers (TV Series)
Sydney Foskett
- Togetherness (1978) ... Sydney Foskett
- Sitting on a Goldmine (1978) ... Sydney Foskett
- All Down in Black and White (1978) ... Sydney Foskett
- Out of the Strong (1978) ... Sydney Foskett
- The Naming of Parts (1978) ... Sydney Foskett
 1978 BBC2 Play of the Week (TV Series)
Frank Harris
- Fearless Frank (1978) ... Frank Harris
 1974-1978 Rising Damp (TV Series)
Rigsby
- Come on in the Water's Lovely (1978) ... Rigsby
- Under the Influence (1978) ... Rigsby
- Pink Carnations (1978) ... Rigsby
- Great Expectations (1978) ... Rigsby
- Fire and Brimstone (1978) ... Rigsby
 1977 The Galton & Simpson Playhouse (TV Series)
Jim
 1976 Kirottujen laiva
Commander Von Bonin
 1976 Machinegunner (TV Movie)
Cyril Dugdale
 1975 Barry Lyndon
Capt. John Quin
 1974 Comedy Playhouse (TV Series)
Smithy
- Pygmalion Smith (1974) ... Smithy
 1974 Masquerade (TV Series)
Leslie Lewis
- Mützen ab! (1974) ... Leslie Lewis
 1974 The Carnforth Practice (TV Series)
Aaros Boswell
- The Aristocrat (1974) ... Aaros Boswell
 1974 Luther
Brother Weinand
 1967-1973 Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV Series)
Sergeant Tax / Andrew / Mike Schofield
- The Baby's Name Being Kitchener (1973) ... Sergeant Tax
- The Unquiet Man (1968) ... Andrew
- Taste (1967) ... Mike Schofield
 1973 After Loch Lomond (TV Movie)
Mickey Grant
 1966-1972 BBC Play of the Month (TV Series)
Colonel Lukyn / The Prime Minister
- The Magistrate (1972) ... Colonel Lukyn
- The Devil's Eggshell (1966) ... The Prime Minister
 1964-1972 Steptoe and Son (TV Series)
Johnny Spooner / Welsh Hughie
- The Desperate Hours (1972) ... Johnny Spooner
- The Lead Man Cometh (1964) ... Welsh Hughie
 1971 Thick as Thieves (TV Movie)
Eddie
 1969-1971 ITV Saturday Night Theatre (TV Series)
Harry / 'X'
- Hari-Kari and Sally (1971) ... Harry
- The Garbler Strategy (1969) ... 'X'
 1967-1970 The Wednesday Play (TV Series)
Mr. Jeffs / Mr. Marcus
- The Italian Table (1970) ... Mr. Jeffs
- Drums Along the Avon (1967) ... Mr. Marcus
 1967-1969 ITV Playhouse (TV Series)
Nikolai Krobnevsky / Fred Tomlinson
- Double Agent (1969) ... Nikolai Krobnevsky
- Day of the Tortoise (1967) ... Fred Tomlinson
 1969 Kodittomat luut
Johnston
 1968 Diamonds for Breakfast
Inspector Dudley
 1968 Oliver!
Sowerberry
 1968 Kuolemanhyppy
Fillmore
 1966-1968 Theatre 625 (TV Series)
Co-Ordinator Ugo Priest / Voltaire / Fred Midway / ...
- The Year of the Sex Olympics (1968) ... Co-Ordinator Ugo Priest
- The Fanatics (1968) ... Voltaire
- Semi-Detached (1966) ... Fred Midway
- Doctor Knock (1966) ... Dr. Knock
 1968 2001: Avaruusseikkailu
Dr. Andrei Smyslov
 1968 Half Hour Story (TV Series)
Owen
- A View from the Obelisk (1968) ... Owen
 1967 Out of Town Theatre (TV Mini Series)
Man
- Goodbye, That's All (1967) ... Man
 1967 Kuiskausten talo
Assistance Board Officer
 1967 The Revenue Men (TV Series)
Ormerod
- The Benefactor (1967) ... Ormerod
 1967 Vaarallisempia kuin miehet
Bridgenorth
 1966 The Witches
Dr. Wallis
 1966 Hotelli Paratiisi
Inspector
 1966 Death Is a Good Living (TV Mini Series)
Norman Lynch
- Episode #1.4 (1966) ... Norman Lynch
- Episode #1.3 (1966) ... Norman Lynch
- Episode #1.2 (1966) ... Norman Lynch
- Episode #1.1 (1966) ... Norman Lynch
 1966 Tappajaiset
Vyvyan Alistair Montague
 1963-1965 ITV Play of the Week (TV Series)
Leslie Harmon / Man / Patrick / ...
- Mr. Fowlds (1965) ... Leslie Harmon
- Between the Two of Us (1965) ... Man
- Flight from Reality (1964) ... Patrick
- The Buried Man (1963) ... Robert Bailey
 1965 Kuningasrotta
McCoy
 1965 Cluff (TV Series)
Wilkie
- The Fireraiser (1965) ... Wilkie
 1965 Thursday Theatre (TV Series)
Frank Broadbent
- Celebration (1965) ... Frank Broadbent
 1964 House of Glass (TV Movie)
Sgt. Golto
 1964 Redcap (TV Series)
Sergeant Rolfe
- Epitaph for a Sweat (1964) ... Sergeant Rolfe
 1964 Love Story (TV Series)
Sgt. 'Tubby' Watson
- Beggars and Choosers (1964) ... Sgt. 'Tubby' Watson
 1964 Festival (TV Series)
Daudet
- Justin Thyme (1964) ... Daudet
 1964 A Jolly Bad Fellow
Dr. Fisher
 1964 Orm Punainen
Persian Soldier Who Falls On Sword To Prove Loyalty (uncredited)
 1963 Herrasmiesagentti (TV Series)
Robin Hood
- Dressed to Kill (1963) ... Robin Hood
 1963 First Night (TV Series)
Sammy Love
- It's All Lovely (1963) ... Sammy Love
 1963 Uneksija Billy
Emanuel Shadrack
 1962-1963 ITV Television Playhouse (TV Series)
William Acton / Harry
- The Fruit at the Bottom of the Bowl (1963) ... William Acton
- The Morning After (1962) ... Harry
 1963 Maupassant (TV Series)
Emile Vallin
- The Story of a Farm Girl (1963) ... Emile Vallin
 1963 Jezebel ex UK (TV Series)
Pritchard
- The Four-Legged Stowaway (1963) ... Pritchard
 1963 Suspense (TV Series)
Alan Treece
- Walk in Fear (1963) ... Alan Treece
 1963 Radiopartio (TV Series)
Det. Insp. Bamber
- Enquiry (1963) ... Det. Insp. Bamber
- Matter of Conviction (1963) ... Det. Insp. Bamber
- Members Only (1963) ... Det. Insp. Bamber
- Follow My Leader (1963) ... Det. Insp. Bamber
- The Listeners (1963) ... Det. Insp. Bamber
 1963 Miehen hinta
Phillips
 1962 Sellaista rakkautta
Whymper
 1962 Studio 4 (TV Series)
Gerard Moustier
- The Intrigue (1962) ... Gerard Moustier
 1961 You Can't Win (TV Series)
Fenny
- The One That Got Away (1961) ... Fenny
 1959 The Nightwatchman's Stories (TV Series)
Joe Stocks
- The Constable's Move (1959) ... Joe Stocks
 1958 Into The Net (TV Series)
Dennis
- Episode #1.6 (1958) ... Dennis
- Episode #1.5 (1958) ... Dennis
- Episode #1.4 (1958) ... Dennis
- Episode #1.3 (1958) ... Dennis
- Episode #1.2 (1958) ... Dennis
 1957 On Stage - London (TV Series)
- Episode #1.1 (1957)
 1956 Story Conference (TV Movie)
Leo Borowitz
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Personal Details

Other Works:

He acted in Luigi Pirandello's play, "The Rules of the Game," at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London, England. Anthony Quayle was director. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | 3 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Len Rossiter

Height:

5' 9½" (1.77 m)

Spouse:

Gillian Raine  (his death)  (1 child) | See more »

Children:

Rossiter, Camilla
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

When I worked over there (America) I came to a firm conclusion - we are separated by a mutual language. See more »

Trivia:

Missed out on University as he couldn't afford the fees. Would have liked to have gone to read languages. See more »

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