"Beauty And the Beast" actor Roy Dotrice (1923-2017) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 10-16-2017, 03:48 PM

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Roy Dotrice, best known for playing Leopold Mozart in the Oscar-winning film Amadeus, has died aged 94.

A statement from the actor's family says he died Monday, 16 October, at his London home surrounded by family, including his three daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandson.

Dotrice was an award-winning actor, taking home the Tony award for best actor in 2000 for his performance in the A Moon for the Misbegotten revival.

The actor first came to the public's attention playing a leading character in the BBC's 1971 adaptation of A.P. Herbert's Misleading Cases. A few years later, Dotrice played Charles Dickens in the miniseries Dickens of London.

Dotrice also played various sci-fi roles, appearing in Space: 1999 and the Buffy the Vampire spin-off Angel.

Game of Thrones fans will also recognise Dotrice's voice, the actor having recorded audiobooks for each of George R. R. Martin A Song of Ice and Fire novels.

Dotrice was originally meant to play Grand Maester Pycelle, yet withdrew from the part for medical reasons, Julian Glover eventually taking the role.

The actor was married to fellow actress Karen Dotrice, the pair having three daughters, one of whom, Karen Dotrice, played Jane Banks in Disney's Mary Poppins.

Amanda Hugnkiss · 10-20-2017, 04:39 PM

I remember him from Beauty and the Beast, the dad or whatever of Erich Weiss who went by Houdini in a fictional biography movie about the escape artist, and making a guest appearance on Touched by an Angel.
Take care and God bless

ponytail · 08-28-2022, 06:08 AM

Just now reading about Roy's death.

10-16-2017, 03:48 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	"Beauty And the Beast" actor Roy Dotrice (1923-2017) Link Roy Dotrice, best known for playing Leopold Mozart in the Oscar-winning film Amadeus, has died aged 94. A statement from the actor's family says he died Monday, 16 October, at his London home surrounded by family, including his three daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandson. Dotrice was an award-winning actor, taking home the Tony award for best actor in 2000 for his performance in the A Moon for the Misbegotten revival. The actor first came to the public's attention playing a leading character in the BBC's 1971 adaptation of A.P. Herbert's Misleading Cases. A few years later, Dotrice played Charles Dickens in the miniseries Dickens of London. Dotrice also played various sci-fi roles, appearing in Space: 1999 and the Buffy the Vampire spin-off Angel. Game of Thrones fans will also recognise Dotrice's voice, the actor having recorded audiobooks for each of George R. R. Martin A Song of Ice and Fire novels. Dotrice was originally meant to play Grand Maester Pycelle, yet withdrew from the part for medical reasons, Julian Glover eventually taking the role. The actor was married to fellow actress Karen Dotrice, the pair having three daughters, one of whom, Karen Dotrice, played Jane Banks in Disney's Mary Poppins.
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ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	Just now reading about Roy's death.
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10-20-2017, 04:39 PM	#2
Amanda Hugnkiss Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 02, 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 861	I remember him from Beauty and the Beast, the dad or whatever of Erich Weiss who went by Houdini in a fictional biography movie about the escape artist, and making a guest appearance on Touched by an Angel. Take care and God bless