Biography

Llewellyn Rees was born on June 18, 1901 in Charmouth, Dorset, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Withnail and I (1987), A Fish Called Wanda (1988) and The Way We Live Now (1969). He was married to Madeleine Newbury and Carol Rees. He died on January 7, 1994 in Barnes, London, England, UK.

Served as General Secretary of Equity, the actors' union (1940 - 1946); Secretary Federation of Theatre Unions 1944-46; Governor, Old Vic 1945-47; Drama Director, Arts Council of Great Britain 1947-49; Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Theatre Institute (1948 - 1951); Administrator, Old Vic 1949-51; Administrator, Arts Theatre 1951-52.[2].

Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Theatre Institute (1948 - 1951).

Graduated from RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) with an acting diploma in 1928.