Brad Dexter
Born: 1917-04-09
Birthplace: 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.
Known For
The Magnificent Seven
Last Train from Gun Hill
Run Silent, Run Deep
The Asphalt Jungle
Johnny Cool
Shampoo
Fourteen Hours
Vice Raid
Von Ryan's Express
Lady Sings the Blues
Top Movie Credits
The Magnificent Seven
Harry Luck
Last Train from Gun Hill
Beero, Belden Foreman
Run Silent, Run Deep
Cartwright
The Asphalt Jungle
Bob Brannom
Johnny Cool
Lennart Crandall
Shampoo
Senator East
Fourteen Hours
Reporter (uncredited)
Vice Raid
Vince Malone
Von Ryan's Express
Sergeant Bostick
Lady Sings the Blues
Producer