Brad Dexter
Acting
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.
Known for
Johnny Cool
1963
Vice Raid
1959
Fourteen Hours
1951
The Oklahoman
1957
Shampoo
1975
Kings of the Sun
1963
Skag
1980
Taras Bulba
1962
Heldorado
1946
House of Bamboo
1955
Macao
1952
Blindfold
1966
Winter Kills
1979
Violent Saturday
1955
99 River Street
1953