Most Recent Role: King John on BBC Television Shakespeare
Birthplace: Liverpool, England, UK
Birthday: 10-21-1926
Date of Death: 10-5-1984
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Birthplace: Liverpool, England, UK
Birthday: 10-21-1926
Date of Death: 10-5-1984
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Most Recent Appearance
The Life and Death of King John
Saturday 24 November 1984 on BBC-2
This play is about the attempts of King John to hold onto the English throne, despite the better claim of Prince Arthur, the son of his elder brother Geoffrey, who is supported by the French. For more, see Recap.
Before becoming an actor, Rossiter worked as an insurance salesman.
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Leornard was the author of two books: "Devil's Bedside Book - A Cynic's Survival Guide" and "The Lowest Form Of Wit".
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