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Brad Dexter

Brad Dexter

Acting · 1917–2002 · Goldfield, Nevada, USA

IMDb

11 titles in this catalog with a median Balasaur Score of 63. The 1950s rate best: median 71 across 5 titles. Brad Dexter appears most often alongside Yul Brynner (3 titles).

Biography

Brad Dexter (born Veljko Soso; April 9, 1917 – December 12, 2002) was an American actor and film producer. He is known for tough-guy and western roles including the 1960 film The Magnificent Seven (1960) and producing several films for Sidney J. Furie such as Lady Sings the Blues. He is also known for a short marriage to Peggy Lee, a friendship with Marilyn Monroe and for saving Frank Sinatra from drowning. Known as a nice guy off screen, Dexter's tough-guy roles contrasted with his easy going and friendly personality.

Acting 63

Production 4