Brad Dexter
Acting
Born 1917-04-09 · Goldfield, 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.
Filmography
Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'
May 13, 2000
Cognac
Jun 21, 1988
Valentine
Dec 7, 1979
Winter Kills
May 11, 1979
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
Dec 1, 1977
Vigilante Force
Sep 9, 1976
Law and Order
May 6, 1976
Shampoo
Feb 11, 1975
Jory
Feb 2, 1973
Blindfold
May 23, 1966
Von Ryan's Express
Jun 23, 1965
Bus Riley's Back in Town
Mar 24, 1965
None But the Brave
Feb 24, 1965
Invitation to a Gunfighter
Oct 14, 1964
Kings of the Sun
Dec 18, 1963
Johnny Cool
Oct 2, 1963
Taras Bulba
Nov 21, 1962
X-15
Dec 22, 1961
The George Raft Story
Nov 22, 1961
Twenty Plus Two
Aug 13, 1961
The Magnificent Seven
Oct 12, 1960
13 Fighting Men
Mar 31, 1960
Vice Raid
Dec 1, 1959
Last Train from Gun Hill
Jul 29, 1959
Run Silent, Run Deep
Mar 27, 1958
The Oklahoman
May 19, 1957
Between Heaven and Hell
Oct 11, 1956
The Bottom of the Bottle
Feb 1, 1956
House of Bamboo
Jul 1, 1955
Violent Saturday
Apr 1, 1955