Rex Reason

Rex Reason

Deceased · Born: Nov 30, 1928 · Died: Nov 19, 2015

1957
1956
1955

Personal Details

BornNov 30, 1928 Berlin, Germany
Spouse
  • Shirley Ann Hake

    ( Sep 11, 1968 to Nov 19, 2015 )
  • Sanita Pelkey

    ( Aug 25, 1962 to Aug 30, 1963 )
  • Eloise Joan Seybert

    ( Apr 19, 1952 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Rex Reason's life story began in Germany, where his family was temporarily stationed on a business trip. Although he would eventually grow up in Los Angeles, his childhood aspirations were far from the world of acting, a field that seemed to hold little interest for him. However, his mother had different plans, harboring hopes that both Rex and his identical twin brother, Rhodes Reason, would one day take to the stage or screen.

As a young man, Rex's path to acting was not an obvious one. He attended Glendale's Hoover High School, where he played the lead role in a production of "Seventh Heaven." But it was not until he enlisted in the army at the age of 17 that his true passion for acting began to take shape.

Following his military service, Rex enrolled at the prestigious Pasadena Playhouse, where he honed his craft and became involved in various little theater productions. His early film career was marked by a string of small roles at Columbia and MGM, before he landed a contract with Universal-International.

In his early days as a contract player, Rex was billed under the pseudonym "Bart Roberts" in a couple of films, but he eventually decided to return to his given name. His most notable role during this period was likely the lead in the 1952 film "Storm Over Tibet."

Rex's foray into television led to the starring role in the short-lived series "The Roaring 20's" in 1960. However, after the show's cancellation, he made the surprising decision to leave Hollywood behind, citing a sense of uncertainty about what he would do with his life if he couldn't act.

In recent years, Rex has re-emerged, making appearances at autograph shows and reconnecting with fans from his earlier days in the spotlight. Despite his decision to step away from the industry, his passion for acting remains strong, and he continues to be an intriguing figure in the world of classic Hollywood.

Career

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1959
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The Sad Horse
The Sad Horse as Bill MacDonald
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1958
Thundering Jets
Thundering Jets as Capt. Steve Morley
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1957
Under Fire
Under Fire as Lt. Steve Rogerson
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Band of Angels
Band of Angels as Capt. Seth Parton (Union officer)
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Badlands of Montana
Badlands of Montana as Steven Brewster
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1956
Raw Edge
Raw Edge as John Randolph
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The Creature Walks Among Us
The Creature Walks Among Us as Dr. Thomas Morgan
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1955
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This Island Earth
This Island Earth as Dr. Cal Meacham
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Smoke Signal
Smoke Signal as Lieutenant Wayne Ford
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Kiss of Fire
Kiss of Fire as Duke of Montera
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1954
Yankee Pasha
Yankee Pasha as Omar Id-Din (as Bart Roberts)
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1953
Salome
Salome as Marcellus Fabius
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1952
Storm Over Tibet
Storm Over Tibet as David Simms
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Scaramouche
Scaramouche as Edmond
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2014
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2006
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1955