Roy Dotrice
Biography
Roy Dotrice was a British actor. He was born on May 26, 1923, in Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK. Dotrice's acting career spanned various mediums, including radio, stage, and screen. On stage, he received acclaim for his performances in the revival of A Moon for the Misbegotten and one-person plays such as Brief Lives. On screen, he is known for his roles in Amadeus and the television series Beauty and the Beast, in which he had a regular role from 1987 to 1990. Dotrice also worked in voice acting, including recording books in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. He passed away on October 16, 2017, at the age of 94.
Career overview
Roy Dotrice was a British actor who had a successful career in various mediums. On stage, he received acclaim for his performances, including a Tony Award-winning Broadway performance in the revival of A Moon for the Misbegotten and one-person plays such as Brief Lives. His stage work showcased his versatility as an actor.
In addition to his stage career, Dotrice also had a notable presence on screen. He is best known for his role as Leopold Mozart in the film Amadeus. Furthermore, he appeared as a regular in the television series Beauty and the Beast, which aired from 1987 to 1990. His television work demonstrated his ability to adapt to different roles and genres.
Dotrice also worked extensively in voice acting, including recording the books in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. He also appeared in the television adaptation of this series as Hallyne the pyromancer. Throughout his career, Dotrice accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 100 acting roles to his name.
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120 titles- Game of Thrones (2011) as Hallyne
- Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) as King Balor
- Go Go Tales (2008) as Jay
- Played (2006) as Jack Rawlings
- These Foolish Things (2006) as Lord Carter
- Camp Hollywood (2004) as Himself
- The Afternoon Play (2003) as Charlie
- Alien Hunter (2003) as Dr. John Bachman
- Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.1 (2003) as Narrator (voice) (archive footage)
- Madigan Men (2000) as Seamus Madigan
- Angel (1999) as Roger Wyndam-Pryce
- Like Father, Like Santa (1998) as Ambrose Booth
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Jarvis Leeds
- Arli$$ (1996) as Monsignor
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1996) as Mr. Big
- Sliders (1995) as Marc LeBeau / The Seer
- Sliders (1995) as Archibald Chandler
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Zeus
- The Scarlet Letter (1995) as Rev. Thomas Cheever
- Strange Luck (1995)
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Frederick Lantz
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Micah
- Spider-Man (1994) as Keene Marlowe (voice)
- Spider-Man (1994) as Keene Marlowe / Destroyer (voice)
- Earth 2 (1994) as The Elder
- Swimming with Sharks (1994) as Cyrus Miles
- Children of the Dark (1994) as Dr. Burnham
- Stephen King's Golden Tales (1993) as Count Jeffrey Draco
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Frederick (voice)
- Heartbeat (1992) as Mr Carter
- Picket Fences (1992) as Father Barrett
- The Cutting Edge (1992) as Anton Pamchenko
- Going to Extremes (1992) as Dr. Henry Croft
- The Lounge People (1992) as Jeeves
- For the Greater Good (1991) as Charles Truman MP
- Suburban Commando (1991) as Zanuck
- The Good Policeman (1991) as Cardinal O'Bannon
- Wings (1990) as Pete
- The Prince and the Pauper (1990) as Narrator (voice)
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Major Nicholson
- Nightmare Classics (1989) as Leo
- Carmilla (1989) as Leo
- The Lady Forgets (1989) as Payton Massey
- Young Harry Houdini (1987) as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle (1987) as Peter Vanderdonk
- The Dancing Princesses (1987) as The King
- Beauty and the Beast (1987) as Jacob 'Father' Wells
- Beauty and the Beast (1987) Story
- Casualty (1986) as George Tunstall
- L.A. Law (1986) as Alex Vedder
- Shaka Zulu (1986) as George IV
- The Wizard (1986)
- Eliminators (1986) as Abbott Reeves
- The Equalizer (1985) as Charlie McGuinness
- The Corsican Brothers (1985)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Professor Chandler Fitzpatrick
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Dr. Howard Sorenson
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Myles Purcell
- Hunter (1984) as Bishop Pine
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Vampire Count Jeffrey Draco
- Amadeus (1984) as Leopold Mozart
- Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers (1984) as The Evil Fuckaire / Ye Old Jailer
- The A-Team (1983) as Charles Jourdan
- Remington Steele (1982) as Victor Janoff
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as The King
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Peter Vanderdonk
- Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982)
- Family Reunion (1981) as Lester Fry
- Family Reunion (1981) as Lester Frye
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Harcourt
- Saturn 3 (1980) as Benson (uncredited) (voice)
- Alien Attack (1980) as Commissioner Gerald Simmons
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Courtney Perterson
- Stargazy on Zummerdown (1978) as Israel Tonge
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Israel Tonge
- Laurence Olivier Presents (1976) as Sir Timothy Farrar
- Dickens of London (1976) as Charles Dickens / John Dickens
- Hindle Wakes (1976) as Sir Timothy Farrar
- Space: 1999 (1975) as Gerald Simmons
- Space: 1999 (1975) as Commissioner Simmonds
- Sykes (1972) as Tramp
- Clochemerle (1972) as Curé Ponosse
- Tales from the Crypt (1972) as Charles Gregory
- Hide and Seek (1972) as Mr. Grimes
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Simon Carne
- One of Those Things (1971) as Henrik Vinther
- Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) as General Alexeiev
- Solo (1970)
- Tales of Unease (1970) as Kayo Hathaway
- The Buttercup Chain (1970)
- Toomorrow (1970) as John Williams
- Bad Bad Jo Jo (1970) as Kayo Hathaway
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Stuart
- Imperial Palace (1969) as Evelyn Orcham
- Lock Up Your Daughters (1969) as Gossip
- Picture to Post (1969) as Narrator (voice)
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- The Jazz Age (1968) as Father
- Late Night Horror (1968) as Douglas Stone
- A Twist of Sand (1968) as David Garland
- The Kiss of Blood (1968) as Douglas Stone
- Omnibus (1967) as Astronaut
- Misleading Cases (1967) as Albert Haddock
- I Am Osango (1967) as Aaron Toft
- The Heroes of Telemark (1965) as Jensen
- The Wars of the Roses (1965) as Jack Cade / Edward IV
- The Wars of the Roses (1965) as King Edward IV
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Robinson
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Dad
- The Cherry Orchard (1962) as Firs
- Sunday-Night Play (1960) as First Townsman
- The Criminal (1960) as Dandy Nicholls (uncredited)
- The Government Inspector (1958) as Soldier
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self (archive footage)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Donald Timwood
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Aaron Toft
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Abraham Lincoln
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Roy Dotrice best known for?
Roy Dotrice is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Game of Thrones (2011), Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008), Angel (1999), Just Shoot Me! (1997).
When and where was Roy Dotrice born?
Roy Dotrice was born on May 26, 1923 in Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK. They passed away on October 16, 2017.
How many credits does Roy Dotrice have?
Roy Dotrice has accumulated over 120 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2011.
What is Roy Dotrice's background in cinema and television?
Roy Dotrice was a British actor. He was born on May 26, 1923, in Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK. Dotrice's acting career spanned various mediums, including radio, stage, and screen. On stage, he received acclaim for his performances in the revival of A Moon for the Misbegotten and one-person plays such as Brief Lives. O...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Abraham Lincoln — aged about 28
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Frederick (voice) — aged about 69
- Game of Thrones (2011) as Hallyne — aged about 88
- Spider-Man (1994) as Keene Marlowe (voice) — aged about 71
- Spider-Man (1994) as Keene Marlowe / Destroyer (voice) — aged about 71
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as The King — aged about 59
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