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

Last Train from Gun Hill Beero, Belden Foreman
Johnny Cool Lennart Crandall
Shampoo Senator East
Fourteen Hours Reporter (uncredited)
Vice Raid Vince Malone
Von Ryan's Express Sergeant Bostick