Leonard Rossiter

Rossiter trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School before entering the theatre scene, gaining a reputation for his performances on stage. His breakthrough role came as Rupert Rigsby in the British sitcom Rising Damp, which aired from 1974 to 1978. He then took on the title character in another popular sitcom, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, playing the role from 1976 to 1979. In addition to his television work, Rossiter appeared in various stage productions throughout his career.