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Rex Harrison Biography (Actor)

Birthday: March 5, 1908 (Pisces)

Born In: Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside, England

Advanced Search Sir Reginald Carey ‘Rex’ Harrison was recognized as a powerhouse of English stage and film circle. He was famous for his most memorable roles as Henry VIII in the play ‘Anne of the Thousand Days’, as Julius Caesar in the film ‘Cleopatra’ and as Professor Henry Higgins in the movie ‘My Fair Lady’. His power packed performance in ‘My Fair Lady’ won him a ‘Golden Globe Award’ and an ‘Oscar’. Though he was highly respected for his acting caliber, he had the reputation for being adamant and often belittled his fellow actors. His marital life was never happy and fulfilling. One of his wives committed suicide after splitting up with him. It is believed that he was the reason behind starlet Carole Landis’s suicide. At the age of 82, he died of cancer in Manhattan.

Birthday: March 5, 1908 (Pisces)

Born In: Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside, England

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Also Known As: Reginald Carey Harrison

Died At Age: 82

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Colette Thomas (m. 1934; div. 1942), Elizabeth Rees-Williams (m. 1971; div. 1975), Kay Kendall (m. 1957; d. 1959), Lilli Palmer (m. 1943; div. 1957), Mercia Tinker (m. 1979–90), Rachel Roberts (m. 1962; div. 1971)

father: William Reginald Harrison

mother: Edith Mary

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Height: 6'1" (185 cm), 6'1" Males

Died on: June 2, 1990

place of death: New York City, New York, United States

Cause of Death: Pancreatic Cancer

Notable Alumni: Liverpool College

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education: Liverpool College

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British CelebritiesTall CelebritiesTall Male CelebritiesPisces ActorsBritish Actors Childhood & Early LifeHarrison was born on 5th March 1908 at Derry House in Huyton, Lancashire, to Mrs. Edith Mary and Mr. William Reginald Harrison who was a cotton broker.He was educated at Liverpool College.After a bout of childhood measles, Harrison lost most of the sight in his left eye, which on one occasion caused some on-stage difficulty.He first appeared on the stage in 1924 at the age of 18 in Liverpool.He served as Flight Lieutenant in Royal Air Force during the WWII. During this period his acting career was stalled. However, thereafter he acted in various stage productions until his death in 1990.First breakthrough in his career came with a role in ‘French Without Tears’ at the West End of London.Continue Reading Below