
Rex Reason
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 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.
Filmografi
Scaramouche1952 · Edmond
Lady Godiva of Coventry1955 · Harold
This Island Earth1955 · Dr. Cal Meacham
The Creature Walks Among Us1956 · Dr. Thomas Morgan
Taza, Son of Cochise1954 · Naiche
The Rawhide Trail1958 · Jess Brady
Band of Angels1957 · Capt. Seth Parton (Union officer)
Salome1953 · Marcellus Fabius
Smoke Signal1955 · Wayne Ford
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie1996 · Dr. Cal Meacham (archive footage)
Raw Edge1956 · John Randolph
Under Fire1957 · Lt. Steve Rogerson
The Miracle of the Hills1959 · Scott Macauley
Yankee Pasha1954 · Omar Id-Din (as Bart Roberts)
The Sad Horse1959 · Bill MacDonald
Thundering Jets1958 · Capt. Steve Morley
Kiss of Fire1955 · Duke of Montera
Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins2014 · Self
Badlands of Montana1957 · Steven Brewster
Allen in Movieland1955 · Self - Lt. Atkins
Storm Over Tibet1952 · David Simms
Jeff Morrow
Lance Fuller
Gregg Palmer
Frank Chase
Clint Eastwood
Maureen O'Hara
Janet Leigh
Torin Thatcher
Mel Ferrer
Maureen Hingert
Richard Anderson
John Dehner