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Brad Dexter
Born 1917-04-09Goldfield, Nevada, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'SelfCognacVeljko PantovićValentineCosmoWinter KillsCaptain Heller OneThe Private Files of J. Edgar HooverAlvin KarpisVigilante ForceMayor BradfordLaw and OrderPatrolman TierneyShampooSenator EastJoryJackBlindfoldHarriganVon Ryan's ExpressSergeant BostickBus Riley's Back in TownWallace SlocumNone But the BraveSgt. BleekerInvitation to a GunfighterKenarsieKings of the SunAh HalebJohnny CoolLennart CrandallTaras BulbaShiloX-15Maj. Anthony RinaldiThe George Raft StoryBenny SiegalTwenty Plus TwoLeroy DaneThe Magnificent SevenHarry Luck13 Fighting MenMaj. Simon BoydVice RaidVince MaloneLast Train from Gun HillBeero, Belden Foreman