Rex Reed

Rex Reed

86 · Born: Oct 2, 1938

Personal Details

BornOct 2, 1938 Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Biography

Rex, a renowned movie critic, was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and spent his formative years in Louisiana. Throughout his illustrious career, he has established himself as one of the most prolific and respected film critics in the country, consistently producing insightful and engaging entertainment columns for The New York Observer, a prominent publication.

Rex made his cinematic debut in 1970, playing the role of Myron in the film Myra Breckinridge. Although this early foray into acting garnered attention, it was his expertise in film criticism that ultimately earned him widespread recognition and acclaim.

Today, Rex resides in the iconic Dakota apartment building in Manhattan, a testament to his refined taste and appreciation for luxury. Additionally, he owns a serene retreat in rural Connecticut, providing him with a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. As a single, sophisticated individual, Rex Reed continues to make a lasting impact on the world of cinema, with his thoughtful and incisive movie reviews serving as a testament to his enduring legacy.

Career

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1985
Lost in America
Lost in America as Rex Reed (voice) (uncredited)
{"id":62646,"title":"Irreconcilable Differences","year":"1984","character":"Entertainment Editor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/irreconcilable-differences","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62646.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62646.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Irreconcilable Differences
Irreconcilable Differences as Entertainment Editor
{"id":63535,"title":"Inchon","year":"1982","character":"Longfellow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/inchon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63535.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63535.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Inchon
Inchon as Longfellow
{"id":937,"title":"Superman","year":"1978","character":"Rex Reed","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/superman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ucbhfvruv20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ucbhfvruv20.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Superman
Superman as Rex Reed
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1970
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2015
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2008
{"id":52485,"title":"Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There","year":"2003","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/broadway-the-golden-age-by-the-legends-who-were-there","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52485.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52485.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
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2002
{"id":172981,"title":"The Making of 'My Fair Lady'","year":"1995","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-making-of-my-fair-lady-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_172981.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_172981.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
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1994
{"id":163138,"title":"The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'","year":"1980","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-making-of-superman-the-movie-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163138.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163138.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
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1979