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Facts
| Also Known As | Sir Rex Harrison • Reginald Carey Harrison |
|---|---|
| Born | March 5, 1908 • Huyton • England |
| Died | June 2, 1990 (aged 82) • New York City • New York |
| Awards And Honors | Academy Award (1965) • Tony Awards (1957) • Tony Awards (1949) • Academy Award (1965): Actor in a Leading Role • Golden Globe Award (1965): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Tony Award (1957): Best Actor in a Musical • Tony Award (1949): Best Actor (Dramatic) |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Rachel Roberts |
| Married To | Noel Marjorie Collette Thomas (1933–1942) • Elizabeth Rees (1971–1975) • Lilli Palmer (1943–1957) • Rachel Roberts (1962–1971) • Mercia Tinker (married 1978) • Kay Kendall (1957–1959 [her death]) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "King Richard and the Crusaders" (1954) • "The Citadel" (1938) • "The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre" (1950) • "School for Husbands" (1937) • "The Honey Pot" (1967) • "The Fifth Musketeer" (1979) • "The Constant Husband" (1955) • "Over the Moon" (1939) • "Shalimar" (1978) • "A Time to Die" (1982) • "Escape" (1948) • "The Yellow Rolls-Royce" (1964) • "St. Martin's Lane" (1938) • "The Long Dark Hall" (1951) • "Leave It to Blanche" (1934) • "Crossed Swords" (1977) • "Staircase" (1969) • "The Great Game" (1930) • "The Rake's Progress" (1945) • "The Agony and the Ecstasy" (1965) • "Storm in a Teacup" (1937) • "A Flea in Her Ear" (1968) • "The Foxes of Harrow" (1947) • "The Four Poster" (1952) • "Cleopatra" (1963) • "The Silent Battle" (1939) • "The Happy Thieves" (1961) • "Get Your Man" (1934) • "Unfaithfully Yours" (1948) • "BBC Play of the Month" (1971–1973) • "Omnibus" (1952) • "Blithe Spirit" (1945) • "Ten Days in Paris" (1940) • "Startime" (1960) • "The Reluctant Debutante" (1958) • "The DuPont Show of the Month" (1957) • "Dow Hour of Great Mysteries" (1960) • "Doctor Dolittle" (1967) • "Main Street to Broadway" (1953) • "Major Barbara" (1941) • "Great Performances" (1985) • "All at Sea" (1936) • "Men Are Not Gods" (1936) • "Anna and the King of Siam" (1946) • "Night Train to Munich" (1940) • "My Fair Lady" (1964) • "I Live in Grosvenor Square" (1945) • "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" (1947) • "The United States Steel Hour" (1953) • "Ashanti" (1979) • "Midnight Lace" (1960) • "Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna" (1986) |
Top Questions
When was Rex Harrison born?
Rex Harrison was born on March 5, 1908.
Is Rex Harrison married?
Rachel Roberts (1962–1971), Noel Marjorie Collette Thomas (1933–1942), Lilli Palmer (1943–1957), Kay Kendall (1957–1959 [her death]), Elizabeth Rees (1971–1975), Mercia Tinker (married 1978)
Where was Rex Harrison born?
Rex Harrison was born in Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom.
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