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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.

Known For

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Self

Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins

2014

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Self

Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

2006

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General Electric True

1962

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The Roaring 20's

1960

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Bourbon Street Beat

1959

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The Alaskans

1959

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Scott Macauley

The Miracle of the Hills

1959

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Bill MacDonald

The Sad Horse

1959

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77 Sunset Strip

1958

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Bronco

1958

Credits

Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins

as Self

2014

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Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

as Self

2006

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General Electric True

1962

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The Roaring 20's

1960

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Bourbon Street Beat

1959

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The Alaskans

1959

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The Miracle of the Hills

as Scott Macauley

1959

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The Sad Horse

as Bill MacDonald

1959

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77 Sunset Strip

1958

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Bronco

1958

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Thundering Jets

as Capt. Steve Morley

1958

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The Rawhide Trail

as Jess Brady

1958

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Man Without a Gun

as Adam MacLean

1957

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Trackdown

1957

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Under Fire

as Lt. Steve Rogerson

1957

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Perry Mason

as Steve Brock

1957

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Sugarfoot

as Simon March

1957

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Band of Angels

as Capt. Seth Parton (Union officer)

1957

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Badlands of Montana

as Steven Brewster

1957

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Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers

1956

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Raw Edge

as John Randolph

1956

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The Creature Walks Among Us

as Dr. Thomas Morgan

1956

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Lady Godiva of Coventry

as Harold

1955

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Matinee Theater

1955

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Kiss of Fire

as Duke of Montera

1955

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Allen in Movieland

as Self - Lt. Atkins

1955

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This Island Earth

as Dr. Cal Meacham

1955

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Smoke Signal

as Wayne Ford

1955

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The Millionaire

as Doug Hamlon

1955

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Yankee Pasha

as Omar Id-Din (as Bart Roberts)

1954

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Taza, Son of Cochise

as Naiche

1954

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Salome

as Marcellus Fabius

1953

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Storm Over Tibet

as David Simms

1952

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Scaramouche

as Edmond

1952

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Lux Video Theatre

as Dr. Jeffries

1950

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