Leonard Rossiter

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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.

Career Overview

Leonard Rossiter has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Pink Panther with 2 titles. Signature works include 2001: A Space Odyssey, Britannia Hospital, Rising Damp. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
50
Birth Date
1926-10-21 00:00:00
Birth Place
Wavertree, Liverpool, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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