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Rex Reason

Rex Reason

Known For Acting
Birthday Nov 30, 1928
Died Nov 19, 2015 (86)
Birthplace Berlin, Germany
Popularity 0.2 (history)
Updated Aug 08, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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 pla ... yed 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

Filmography

The Miracle of the Hills

The Miracle of the Hills

1959

as Scott Macauley

The Sad Horse

The Sad Horse

1959

as Bill MacDonald

Thundering Jets

Thundering Jets

1958

as Capt. Steve Morley

Under Fire

Under Fire

1957

as Lt. Steve Rogerson

Badlands of Montana

Badlands of Montana

1957

as Steven Brewster

Band of Angels

Band of Angels

1957

as Capt. Seth Parton (Union officer)

The Creature Walks Among Us

The Creature Walks Among Us

1956

as Dr. Thomas Morgan

Raw Edge

Raw Edge

1956

as John Randolph

This Island Earth

This Island Earth

1955

as Dr. Cal Meacham

Smoke Signal

Smoke Signal

1955

as Lieutenant Wayne Ford

Kiss of Fire

Kiss of Fire

1955

as Duke of Montera

Lady Godiva of Coventry

Lady Godiva of Coventry

1955

as Harold

Taza, Son of Cochise

Taza, Son of Cochise

1954

as Naiche

Yankee Pasha

Yankee Pasha

1954

as Omar Id-Din (as Bart Roberts)

Salome

Salome

1953

as Marcellus Fabius

Storm Over Tibet

Storm Over Tibet

1952

as David Simms

Scaramouche

Scaramouche

1952

as Edmond

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Man Without a Gun

as Adam MacLean

Episodes: 33

First Aired: Nov 06, 1957

Perry Mason

as Steve Brock

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1957

The Millionaire

as Doug Hamlon

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 19, 1955

Lux Video Theatre

as Dr. Jeffries

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1950

Sugarfoot

as Simon March

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 17, 1957

The Roaring 20's

Episodes: 45

First Aired: Oct 15, 1960

The Alaskans

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Oct 04, 1959

77 Sunset Strip

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 10, 1958

Trackdown

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 04, 1957

Bourbon Street Beat

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 05, 1959

Bronco

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 1958

Matinee Theater

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 31, 1955

Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 21, 1956

General Electric True

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1962

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