Rex Evans

Rex Evans

Deceased · Born: Apr 13, 1903 · Died: Apr 3, 1969

Personal Details

BornApr 13, 1903 Southport, Sefton, England, UK

Biography

Rex Evans, a renowned British actor, entered this world on April 13th, 1903, in the charming coastal town of Southport, which is situated within the Sefton borough of England, United Kingdom. Throughout his illustrious career, Evans made a lasting impression on audiences through his captivating performances in a wide range of cinematic endeavors. Some of his most notable film credits include the 1940 romantic comedy, "The Philadelphia Story", where he shared the screen with Hollywood royalty such as Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. Additionally, he appeared in the 1943 horror classic, "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man", which showcased his versatility as an actor. Evans' later years saw him take on the title role in the 1958 comedy, "Merry Andrew", further solidifying his status as a talented and respected thespian. Unfortunately, Evans' life came to a close on April 3rd, 1969, in Glendale, California, United States, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

1961
On the Double
On the Double as General Carleton Brown Wiffingham
1960
Midnight Lace
Midnight Lace as Anthony Preston
1958
Merry Andrew
Merry Andrew as Gregory Larabee
1954
It Should Happen to You
It Should Happen to You as Con Cooley (uncredited)
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born as Academy Awards Emcee (uncredited)
1953
1952
Captain Pirate
Captain Pirate as Gov. Henry Carlyle
1949
Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib as Fat Man in Elevator (uncredited)
1946
Dangerous Millions
Dangerous Millions as Lance Warburton
1945
The Brighton Strangler
The Brighton Strangler as Leslie Shelton
Keep Your Powder Dry
Keep Your Powder Dry as Marco Cummings
1944
Mrs. Parkington
Mrs. Parkington as Fat Man at Ball (uncredited)
The Thin Man Goes Home
The Thin Man Goes Home as Fat Man in Train Passageway (uncredited)
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves as Arab Major Domo (uncredited)
1943
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man as Vazec the Innkeeper
1941
Suspicion
Suspicion as Mr. Bailey (uncredited)
The Shanghai Gesture
The Shanghai Gesture as The Counselor
Girl in 313
Girl in 313 as Corday, Fashion Show MC
The Invisible Man Returns
The Invisible Man Returns as Constable Briggs (uncredited)
1939
First Love
First Love as Gerald Bevins
It's a Wonderful World
It's a Wonderful World as Scout Master (uncredited)
1938
Lord Jeff
Lord Jeff as Hotel Doorman
The First Hundred Years
The First Hundred Years as Reggie (uncredited)
1937
The Wrong Road
The Wrong Road as Victor J. Holbrook
Vogues of 1938
Vogues of 1938 as Londoner in Fall Show
1936
Rembrandt
Rembrandt as Civil Guardsman (uncredited)
1934