Rex Harrison
Biography
Sir Reginald Carey Rex Harrison was an English actor born on March 5, 1908, at Derry House in Huyton, Lancashire, United Kingdom. He was the son of Edith Mary, whose maiden name was Carey, and William Reginald Harrison, who worked as a cotton broker. From the age of 10, he went by the name Rex. His known credits include seventy-five acting entries. He died on June 2, 1990, at the age of 82. Throughout his career, he received recognition including an Academy Award from the American Film Academy and two American Tony theater awards.
Career overview
Sir Reginald Carey Rex Harrison was an English actor born on March 5, 1908, at Derry House in Huyton, Lancashire, Great Britain. He was the son of Edith Mary, whose maiden name was Carey, and William Reginald Harrison, who worked as a cotton broker. From the age of ten, he went by the name Rex.
During his life, Harrison established a career in acting, accumulating seventy-five known credits listed in movie databases. His professional path as a performer gained him recognition as an Academy Award winner from the American Film Academy and a two-time recipient of the American Tony theatre award.
Harrison passed away at the age of eighty-two on June 2, 1990, in New York, United States.
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78 titles- Charmed Lives: A Family Romance (2028) as Self (archive footage)
- Julie Andrews Forever (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1960's (2009) as (archive footage)
- Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Sir John Mills' Moving Memories (2000) as Self (archive footage)
- More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady' (1995) as Self / Professor Henry Higgins (archive footage)
- I Don't Even Like Apple Pie... (1989) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Anastasia - The Mystery of Anna (1986) as Grand Duke Cyril Romanov
- The Kingfisher (1983) as Cecil
- A Time to Die (1982) as Van Osten
- Ashanti (1979) as Brian Walker
- The Fifth Musketeer (1979) as Colbert
- Shalimar (1978) as Sir John Locksley
- The Prince and the Pauper (1977) as The Duke of Norfolk
- Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976) as Self (archive footage)
- Frank Sinatra: The Main Event (1974) as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
- Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love (1974) as Self - Host
- The Adventures Of Don Quixote (1973) as Don Quixote
- Great Performances (1971) as Captain Shotover
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self
- Platonov (1971) as Mikhail Platonov
- Staircase (1969) as Charles Dyer
- A Flea in Her Ear (1968) as Victor Chandebisse / Poche
- Fenomenal and the Treasure of Tutankamen (1968) as A man in the street (uncredited)
- Doctor Dolittle (1967) as Dr. John Dolittle
- The Honey Pot (1967) as Cecil Fox
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Mikhail Platonov
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Don Quixote
- The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) as Papa Giulio II
- The Car That Became a Star (1965) as The Marquess of Frinton (archive footage)
- My Fair Lady (1964) as Professor Henry Higgins
- The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1964) as The Marquess of Frinton
- Cleopatra (1963) as Julius Caesar
- The Happy Thieves (1961) as Jimmy Bourne
- The Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (1960) as Cyril Paxton
- The Fabulous Fifties (1960) as Self
- Midnight Lace (1960) as Anthony Preston
- Startime (1959) as Fred Cortin
- Zwischen Glück und Krone (1959)
- The Reluctant Debutante (1958) as Jimmy Broadbent
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Mr. Sir
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Host
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Recipient
- The Constant Husband (1955) as William Egerton
- King Richard and the Crusaders (1954) as Emir Hderim Sultan Saladin
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Main Street to Broadway (1953) as Self
- Omnibus (1952)
- The Four Poster (1952) as John Edwards
- The Long Dark Hall (1951) as Arthur Groome
- The Long Dark Hall (1951) Associate Producer
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- Your Show of Shows (1950)
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Unfaithfully Yours (1948) as Sir Alfred de Carter
- Escape (1948) as Matt Denant
- The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) as Capt. Daniel Gregg
- The Foxes of Harrow (1947) as Stephen Fox
- Anna and the King of Siam (1946) as King Mongkut
- Blithe Spirit (1945) as Charles Condomine
- I Live in Grosvenor Square (1945) as Major David Bruce
- Journey Together (1945) as Guest (uncredited)
- The Rake's Progress (1945) as Vivian Kenway
- Major Barbara (1941) as Adolphus Cusins
- Night Train to Munich (1940) as Gus Bennett
- Ten Days in Paris (1940) as Bob Stevens
- Over the Moon (1939) as Dr. Freddie Jarvis
- The Silent Battle (1939) as Jacques Sauvin
- The Citadel (1938) as Dr. Frederick Lawford
- St. Martin's Lane (1938) as Harley Prentiss
- Storm in a Teacup (1937) as Frank Burdon
- School for Husbands (1937) as Leonard Drummond
- Men Are Not Gods (1936) as Tommy Stapleton
- All at Sea (1936) as Aubrey Bellingham
- The School for Scandal (1930) as Man (uncredited)
- The Great Game (1930) as George
- Rex Harrison at the N.F.T. as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rex Harrison best known for?
Rex Harrison is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Anastasia - The Mystery of Anna (1986), The Fifth Musketeer (1979), The Prince and the Pauper (1977), Very Bad Things (1998).
When and where was Rex Harrison born?
Rex Harrison was born on March 5, 1908 in Huyton, Lancashire, England, UK. They passed away on June 2, 1990.
How many credits does Rex Harrison have?
Rex Harrison has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 2028.
What is Rex Harrison's background in cinema and television?
Sir Reginald Carey Rex Harrison was an English actor born on March 5, 1908, at Derry House in Huyton, Lancashire, United Kingdom. He was the son of Edith Mary, whose maiden name was Carey, and William Reginald Harrison, who worked as a cotton broker. From the age of 10, he went by the name Rex. His known credits includ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self — aged about 63
- My Fair Lady (1964) as Professor Henry Higgins — aged about 56
- The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) as Capt. Daniel Gregg — aged about 39
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Mr. Sir — aged about 49
- Your Show of Shows (1950) — aged about 42
- The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) as Papa Giulio II — aged about 57
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