Acting
Brad Dexter
1917 · Goldfield, Nevada, USA
30 films
Bio
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
The Magnificent Seven
Harry Luck
Fourteen Hours
Reporter (uncredited)
Vice Raid
Vince Malone
Johnny Cool
Lennart Crandall
Shampoo
Senator East
The Asphalt Jungle
Bob Brannom
Von Ryan's Express
Sergeant Bostick
Last Train from Gun Hill
Beero, Belden Foreman
The Oklahoman
Dobie
Sinbad the Sailor
Muallin
House of Bamboo
Capt. Hanson
Run Silent, Run Deep
Cartwright