Rupert Degas
Actor
“It’s like watching the manipulations of a Rubik’s cube master.”
David Simmons
The Stage
Rupert discovered his love for performance and comedy at a young age, honing his skills in numerous theatre productions in London and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A diverse actor, Rupert’s career spans theatre, film and television from guest roles in Eastenders, A Touch of Frost and Holby City to starring in the West End productions of Stones in his Pockets and the original Laurence Olivier award-winning cast of The 39 Steps.
Television & Film
Early film and TV credits include Reunion, Lovejoy, Waiting for God, Over Here, and the French TV series Lycée Alpin. More recent on-screen appearances include Nathan Barley, Love Soup, Shoot the Messenger and A Place to Call Home.
Theatre
Theatre Reviews
“Rupert Degas offers a virtual masterclass in comic character acting.”
“Played with miraculous deftness and timing – there is no denying the virtuosity and versatility of performers Rupert Degas and Hugh Lee.”
“Rupert Degas and Simon Gregor take on the 140-odd roles in an impressive and enjoyable feat of clowning, vocal mimicry and physical theatre.”
“A remarkable man with a remarkable voice.”
“The pair slip in and out of their roles with the dexterity of milkmaids, and both excel at female impersonation. Beguiningly funny, an absolute joy.”
“Rupert Degas held the audience in the palm of his hand. The accents, along with the jokes, are thick and fast, and it is entirely due to Mr Degas that the evening was one of extremely satisfying theatricality.”