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Rex Reason
Actor

Rex Reason

30 Nov 1928Born
19 Nov 2015Died
86Age at death
33Credits

Biography

Rex Reason was an American actor born on November 30, 1928, in Berlin, Germany, to American parents. He grew up in Los Angeles and initially had no acting aspirations, but his mother encouraged both him and his brother Rhodes Reason to pursue acting careers. Reason's acting journey began when he played the lead in "Seventh Heaven" at Glendale's Hoover High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17, serving from 1946 to 1948. After his discharge, he enrolled at the Pasadena Playhouse and became involved in little theater. His film career started with a leading role in "Storm Over Tibet" (1952).

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Reason then signed with Universal-International in 1953, where he appeared in several notable films. He is perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Cal Meacham in the science fiction classic "This Island Earth" (1955). Reason's career also included television work. He starred in two series: the syndicated western "Man Without a Gun" (1957-1959) and the ABC/Warner Bros. drama "The Roaring Twenties" (1960-1962). Known for his tall stature (6'2"), handsome looks, and distinctive baritone voice, Reason left the entertainment industry in the early 1960s to pursue a career in real estate. He was married three times and had two children from his first marriage. Rex Reason passed away on November 19, 2015, in Walnut, California, at the age of 86 due to bladder cancer.

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Filmography

  1. 1996Mystery Science Theater 3000: The MovieFilm: Dr. Cal Meacham (archive footage)
  2. 1962General Electric TrueSeries (1 episode)
  3. 1960The Roaring 20'sSeries: Scott Norris (31 episodes)
  4. 1959Bourbon Street BeatSeries (1 episode)
  5. 1959The AlaskansSeries (4 episodes)
  6. 1959The Miracle of the HillsFilm: Scott Macauley
  7. 1959The Sad HorseFilm: Bill MacDonald
  8. 195877 Sunset StripSeries (1 episode)
  9. 1958BroncoSeries (1 episode)
  10. 1958Thundering JetsFilm: Capt. Steve Morley
  11. 1958The Rawhide TrailFilm: Jess Brady
  12. 1957Man Without a GunSeries: Adam MacLean (33 episodes)
  13. 1957TrackdownSeries (1 episode)
  14. 1957Under FireFilm: Lt. Steve Rogerson
  15. 1957Perry MasonSeries: Steve Brock (1 episode)
  16. 1957SugarfootSeries: Simon March (1 episode)
  17. 1957Band of AngelsFilm: Capt. Seth Parton (Union officer)
  18. 1957Badlands of MontanaFilm: Steven Brewster
  19. 1956Tales of the 77th Bengal LancersSeries (1 episode)
  20. 1956Raw EdgeFilm: John Randolph
  21. 1956The Creature Walks Among UsFilm: Dr. Thomas Morgan
  22. 1955Lady Godiva of CoventryFilm: Harold
  23. 1955Matinee TheaterSeries (1 episode)
  24. 1955Kiss of FireFilm: Duke of Montera
  25. 1955This Island EarthFilm: Dr. Cal Meacham
  26. 1955Smoke SignalFilm: Wayne Ford
  27. 1955The MillionaireSeries: Doug Hamlon (1 episode)
  28. 1954Yankee PashaFilm: Omar Id-Din (as Bart Roberts)
  29. 1954Taza, Son of CochiseFilm: Naiche
  30. 1953SalomeFilm: Marcellus Fabius
  31. 1952Storm Over TibetFilm: David Simms
  32. 1952ScaramoucheFilm: Edmond
  33. 1950Lux Video TheatreSeries: Dr. Jeffries (1 episode)

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