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Brad Dexter
Actor Producer

Brad Dexter

Born April 9, 1917 in Goldfield, Nevada, USA

Died December 12, 2002

10 films

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.

Filmography 10

Lady Sings the Blues (1972) movie poster
Lady Sings the Blues1972
Von Ryan's Express (1965) movie poster
Von Ryan's Express1965
Invitation to a Gunfighter (1964) movie poster
Invitation to a Gunfighter1964
Taras Bulba (1962) movie poster
Taras Bulba1962
The Magnificent Seven (1960) movie poster
The Magnificent Seven1960
Last Train from Gun Hill (1959) movie poster
Last Train from Gun Hill1959
Run Silent, Run Deep (1958) movie poster
Run Silent, Run Deep1958
Between Heaven and Hell (1956) movie poster
Between Heaven and Hell1956
House of Bamboo (1955) movie poster
House of Bamboo1955
99 River Street (1953) movie poster
99 River Street1953