Brad Dexter
ActingApril 9, 1917 (85 years old at death)Goldfield, Nevada, USA
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.
Movies
7.5
Movie
The Magnificent Seven
1960
7.5
Movie
The Asphalt Jungle
1950
7.4
Movie
Jory
1973
7.2
Movie
Fourteen Hours
1951
7.1
Movie
Last Train from Gun Hill
1959
7.1
Movie
Von Ryan's Express
1965
6.9
Movie
Run Silent, Run Deep
1958
6.8
Movie
Violent Saturday
1955
6.8
Movie
Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'
2000
6.8
Movie
99 River Street
1953
6.4
Movie
None But the Brave
1965
6.3
Movie
Taras Bulba
1962
