Rex Downing, a renowned actor of great distinction, entered this world on April 21, 1925, in the vibrant city of San Francisco, California, USA. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, with some of his most notable roles including Wuthering Heights, a timeless classic released in 1939, Blood and Sand, a thrilling drama that premiered in 1941, and The Escape, another captivating film that premiered in 1939.
Personal Details
BornApr 21, 1925 San Francisco, California, USA
Biography
Career
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1949

He Walked by Night as Young Hoodlum (uncredited)
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1948

Call Northside 777 as Copy Boy (uncredited)
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1947

The Invisible Wall as Bellhop (uncredited)
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1946

Gas House Kids as Mickey Papopalous
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1942

The Mayor of 44th Street as Bits McKarg
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1941

Blood and Sand as Juan (as a child)
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1939

The Escape as Tommy Rogers
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Mandrake, the Magician as Tommy Houston
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Nurse Edith Cavell as François Rappard
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Wuthering Heights as Heathcliff as a Child
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1937

Wells Fargo as Child
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1936

Little Miss Nobody as Orphan
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General Spanky as Kid Army Member
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1935

Branded a Coward as Young Billy Hume