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Brad Dexter

Born 1917-04-09

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.

Known for

The Magnificent Seven 1960 · 7.7 The Asphalt Jungle 1950 · 7.8 Von Ryan's Express 1965 · 7.1 Run Silent Run Deep 1958 · 7.3 Taras Bulba 1962 · 6.3 House of Bamboo 1955 · 6.8 Macao 1952 · 6.6 99 River Street 1953 · 7.4 Kings of the Sun 1963 · 6.1 Sinbad, the Sailor 1947 · 6.1 Vigilante Force 1976 · 5.2 Bus Riley's Back in Town 1965 · 6.0 Vice Raid 1959 · 5.5 The Lawyer 1970 · 6.7 The George Raft Story 1961 · 5.7