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Rex Reason
Actor
Born November 30, 1928Died November 19, 2015 (86 years)
Rex Reason was an American actor born on November 30, 1928, in Berlin, Germany, to American parents. He grew up in Los Angeles and initially had no acting aspirations, but his mother encouraged both him and his brother Rhodes Reason to pursue acting careers. Reason's acting journey began when he played the lead in "Seventh Heaven" at Glendale's Hoover High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17, serving from 1946 to 1948. After his discharge, he enrolled at the Pasadena Playhouse and became involved in little theater. His film career started with a leading role in "Storm Over Tibet" (1952). Reason then signed with Universal-International in 1953, where he appeared in several notable films. He is perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Cal Meacham in the science fiction classic "This Island Earth" (1955). Reason's career also included television work. He starred in two series: the syndicated western "Man Without a Gun" (1957-1959) and the ABC/Warner Bros. drama "The Roaring Twenties" (1960-1962). Known for his tall stature (6'2"), handsome looks, and distinctive baritone voice, Reason left the entertainment industry in the early 1960s to pursue a career in real estate. He was married three times and had two children from his first marriage. Rex Reason passed away on November 19, 2015, in Walnut, California, at the age of 86 due to bladder cancer.
Filmography
| 2002 | The Universe According to Universal · as Dr. Cal Meacham |
| 1996 | Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie · as Cast |
| 1960 | The Roaring 20's (TV Series) · as Scott Norris |
| 1959 | Bourbon Street Beat (TV Series) |
| 1959 | The Alaskans (TV Series) |
| 1959 | The Sad Horse · as Bill Macdonald |
| 1958 | 77 Sunset Strip (TV Series) |
| 1958 | Bronco (TV Series) |
| 1958 | Thundering Jets · as Capt. Steve Morley |
| 1957 | Trackdown (TV Series) |
| 1957 | Under Fire · as Lt. Steve Rogerson |
| 1957 | Perry Mason (TV Series) · as Steve Brock |
| 1957 | Wagon Train (TV Series) · as Colin Brenner |
| 1957 | Sugarfoot (TV Series) · as Simon March |
| 1957 | Band of Angels · as Capt. Seth Parton (union Officer) |
| 1957 | Badlands of Montana · as Steven Brewster |
| 1956 | Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers (TV Series) |
| 1956 | The Creature Walks Among Us · as Dr. Thomas Morgan |
| 1956 | Raw Edge · as John Randolph |
| 1955 | Lady Godiva of Coventry · as Harold |
| 1955 | Kiss of Fire · as Duke Of Montera |
| 1955 | Matinee Theater (TV Series) |
| 1955 | This Island Earth · as Dr. Cal Meacham |
| 1955 | Smoke Signal · as Lieutenant Wayne Ford |
| 1955 | The Millionaire (TV Series) · as Doug Hamlon |
| 1954 | Sign of the Pagan · as Opening Off-Screen Narrator |
| 1954 | Yankee Pasha · as Omar Id-Din (as Bart Roberts) |
| 1954 | Saskatchewan · as Narrator |
| 1954 | Taza, Son of Cochise · as Naiche |
| 1953 | China Venture · as Lt. Cross |
| 1953 | Mission Over Korea · as Maj. Jim Hacker |
| 1953 | Salome · as Marcellus Fabius |
| 1952 | Ford Theatre: All Star Theatre (TV Series) · as Ed Johnston |
| 1952 | Models Inc. · as Hotel Desk Clerk |
| 1952 | Scaramouche · as Edmond |
| 1952 | Storm Over Tibet · as David Simms |
| 1952 | The Girl in White · as Interne At Rooftop Party |
| 1951 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (TV Series) · as Johnny Scoville |
| 1950 | The Lux Video Theatre (TV Series) · as Dr. Jeffries |