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Actor
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Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Josephine Tewson (1959-1961), Gillian Raine (1964-1984)
Education
Liverpool Collegiate School
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Old French
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 36
Year context
Born in 1926 -- Robert Goddard launches first liquid-fueled rocket; Calvin Coolidge was US president
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Career
Career spanning 23 years (1963-1986)
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Filmography (18)
Biography
Leonard Rossiter (21 October 1926 – 5 October 1984) was an English actor known for his roles as Rupert Rigsby, in the British comedy television series Rising Damp (1974–78), and Reginald Iolanthe Perrin, in The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (1976–79). He also had a long and distinguished career in the theatre and gained some notoriety for a series of Cinzano commercials (1978–1983), with Joan Collins.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Leonard Rossiter?
Leonard Rossiter was born on and passed away on at the age of 57.
Where was Leonard Rossiter born?
Leonard Rossiter was born in Wavertree, Liverpool, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Leonard Rossiter been in?
Leonard Rossiter has 18 credits in our database. Notable titles include Water (1985 film) (1985), Trail of the Pink Panther (1982), Rising Damp (1980), Le Pétomane (1979), The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976).
What is Leonard Rossiter known for?
Leonard Rossiter is primarily known as an actor. Leonard Rossiter (21 October 1926 – 5 October 1984) was an English actor known for his roles as Rupert Rigsby, in the British comedy television…
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