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Brad Dexter

Brad Dexter

Acting • 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.

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The Magnificent Seven7.5

The Magnificent Seven

1960

Von Ryan's Express7.1

Von Ryan's Express

1965

Run Silent, Run Deep7.0

Run Silent, Run Deep

1958

Last Train from Gun Hill7.1

Last Train from Gun Hill

1959

99 River Street6.8

99 River Street

1953

Taras Bulba6.3

Taras Bulba

1962

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