Rex Reason

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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). 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.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Berlin, Germany

Adult: No

Birthday: November 30, 1928

Age: 96 years old

Gender: Male

Deathday: November 19, 2015

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Known For:

This Island Earth
Allen in Movieland
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Band of Angels
The Creature Walks Among Us
Taza, Son of Cochise
Raw Edge
Lady Godiva of Coventry
Smoke Signal
Kiss of Fire
Badlands of Montana
Scaramouche
The Sad Horse
Salome
Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins
The Rawhide Trail
The Miracle of the Hills
Thundering Jets
Storm Over Tibet
Under Fire
Yankee Pasha