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Rex Harrison (I) (1908–1990)
Rex Harrison was born Reginald Carey Harrison in Huyton, Lancashire, England, to Edith Mary (Carey) and William Reginald Harrison, a cotton broker. He changed his name to Rex as a young boy, knowing it was the Latin word for "King". Starting out on his theater career at age 18, his first job at the Liverpool Rep Theatre was nearly his last - ...
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"The IMDb Show" meets with legendary sword choreographer Tim Weske to learn how to use the coolest weapon in the galaxy: the lightsaber.
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Actor (58 credits)
Actor (58 credits)
1971-1973
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Don Quixote / Mikhail Platonov, schoolmaster
Don Quixote / Mikhail Platonov, schoolmaster
- The Adventures of Don Quixote
(1973)
... Don Quixote
- Platonov
(1971)
... Mikhail Platonov, schoolmaster
1960
Dow Hour of Great Mysteries
(TV Series)
Cyril Paxton
Cyril Paxton
- The Dachet Diamonds
(1960)
... Cyril Paxton
1953
The United States Steel Hour
(TV Series)
Raymond Dabney
Raymond Dabney
- The Man in Possession
(1953)
... Raymond Dabney
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Soundtrack (6 credits)
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Producer (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (31 credits)
Self (31 credits)
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Archive footage (29 credits)
Archive footage (29 credits)
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Stage: Appeared in "Aren't We All" on Broadway. See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 4 Print Biographies | 2 Articles | 5 Pictorials | 3 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Sir Rex HarrisonHeight:
6' 1" (1.86 m)
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It takes a long time to learn to treat the camera as a friend and confidant, which finally you have to do if you're to become a good film actor. See more »Trivia:
First came to notice in the London stage version of "French Without Tears" in 1937, but was not considered for the 1940 film version since he was unknown in Hollywood. See more »Trademark:
A clipped, witty, off-the-cuff line delivery See more »Nickname:
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