Rex Reason's life story began in Germany, where his family was temporarily stationed on a business trip. Although he would eventually grow up in Los Angeles, his childhood aspirations were far from the world of acting, a field that seemed to hold little interest for him. However, his mother had different plans, harboring hopes that both Rex and his identical twin brother, Rhodes Reason, would one day take to the stage or screen.
As a young man, Rex's path to acting was not an obvious one. He attended Glendale's Hoover High School, where he played the lead role in a production of "Seventh Heaven." But it was not until he enlisted in the army at the age of 17 that his true passion for acting began to take shape.
Following his military service, Rex enrolled at the prestigious Pasadena Playhouse, where he honed his craft and became involved in various little theater productions. His early film career was marked by a string of small roles at Columbia and MGM, before he landed a contract with Universal-International.
In his early days as a contract player, Rex was billed under the pseudonym "Bart Roberts" in a couple of films, but he eventually decided to return to his given name. His most notable role during this period was likely the lead in the 1952 film "Storm Over Tibet."
Rex's foray into television led to the starring role in the short-lived series "The Roaring 20's" in 1960. However, after the show's cancellation, he made the surprising decision to leave Hollywood behind, citing a sense of uncertainty about what he would do with his life if he couldn't act.
In recent years, Rex has re-emerged, making appearances at autograph shows and reconnecting with fans from his earlier days in the spotlight. Despite his decision to step away from the industry, his passion for acting remains strong, and he continues to be an intriguing figure in the world of classic Hollywood.
