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Brad Dexter
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.
Top Filmography
7.5
The Magnificent Seven
1960 // MOVIE
7.5
The Asphalt Jungle
1950 // MOVIE
7.2
The Incredible Hulk
1977 // TV
7.6
Mission: Impossible
1966 // TV
7.1
Von Ryan's Express
1965 // MOVIE
6.0
Shampoo
1975 // MOVIE
7.1
Last Train from Gun Hill
1959 // MOVIE
6.9
Run Silent, Run Deep
1958 // MOVIE
7.1
Kojak
1973 // TV
6.8
99 River Street
1953 // MOVIE
6.3
Taras Bulba
1962 // MOVIE
6.8
Violent Saturday
1955 // MOVIE
6.2
House of Bamboo
1955 // MOVIE
7.0
S.W.A.T.
1975 // TV
5.8
Winter Kills
1979 // MOVIE