Rex Harrison
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Rex Harrison
Summary
Rex Harrison is a human[1]. Born in Huyton[2], he… he was born on March 5, 1908[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on June 2, 1990[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,598 views/month, #5,724 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Huyton[2], Rex Harrison…
- Rex Harrison passed away in New York City[4].
- Rex Harrison was born on March 5, 1908[3].
- Rex Harrison died on June 2, 1990[5].
- Rex Harrison is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].
- Rex Harrison's father was William Reginald Harrison[12].
- Rex Harrison's mother was Edith Mary Carey[13].
- Rex Harrison was married to Marjorie Thomas[14].
- Among Rex Harrison's spouses was Lilli Palmer[15].
- Rex Harrison was married to Kay Kendall[16].
- Rex Harrison was married to Rachel Roberts[17].
- Among Rex Harrison's spouses was Elizabeth Harris Aitken[18].
- Among Rex Harrison's spouses was Mercia Tinker[19].
- A child of Rex Harrison was Noel Harrison[20].
- A child of Rex Harrison was Carey Harrison[21].
- Rex Harrison held citizenship in United Kingdom[22].
- Rex Harrison held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[23].
- British English was Rex Harrison's native language[24].
- Rex Harrison's professions included film actor[6].
- Rex Harrison worked as a stage actor[7].
- Rex Harrison worked as a television actor[8].
- Rex Harrison's professions included actor[9].
- Rex Harrison's education included a stint at Liverpool College[25].
- Rex Harrison's education included a stint at Birkdale School[26].
- Rex Harrison was educated at Huyton College[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1908-03-05[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1990-06-02[31]
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Community tags: actor[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: e5153ba3-2e3f-4b82-bda8-166c2aaa17ff[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Rex Harrison's place of birth was Huyton[2]. He was born on March 5, 1908[3]. His father was William Reginald Harrison[12]. His mother was Edith Mary Carey[13]. British English was his native language[24].
Education
Educated at Liverpool College[25], a boarding school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1840[36]; Birkdale School[26], an independent school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1904[39]; and Huyton College[27], a school[40], in United Kingdom[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9].
Recognition
Awards received include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[42], a theatre award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1947[45]; Academy Award for Best Actor[46], an award for best leading actor[47], in United States[48], founded in 1929[49]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[50], a theatre award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1948[53]; Knight Bachelor[54], a title of honor[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1300[57]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[58], a commemorative plaque[59], in United States[60]; and David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor[61].
Personal Life
Spouses include Marjorie Thomas[14], 1910–1991[62]; Lilli Palmer[15], an actor[63], 1914–1986[64], of Germany[65], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[66]; Kay Kendall[16], an actor[67], 1927–1959[68], of United Kingdom[69]; Rachel Roberts[17], a stage actor[70], 1927–1980[71], of United Kingdom[72], awarded the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role[73]; Elizabeth Harris Aitken[18], an actor[74], 1936–2022[75], of United Kingdom[76]; and Mercia Tinker[19], b. 1938[77], of Switzerland[78]. Children include Noel Harrison[20], an actor[79], 1934–2013[80], of United Kingdom[81] and Carey Harrison[21], a novelist[82], 1944–2025[83], of United Kingdom[84].
Death and Burial
Rex Harrison died on June 2, 1990[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[85]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].
Why It Matters
Rex Harrison ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,598 views/month, #5,724 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[86] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]
FAQs
Where was Rex Harrison born?
Born in Huyton[2], Rex Harrison…
Where did Rex Harrison die?
Rex Harrison died in New York City[4].
Who were Rex Harrison's parents?
Rex Harrison's father was William Reginald Harrison[12]. Rex Harrison's mother was Edith Mary Carey[13].
Who was Rex Harrison married to?
Rex Harrison's spouses include Marjorie Thomas[14], Lilli Palmer[15], Kay Kendall[16], and Rachel Roberts[17].
What did Rex Harrison do for work?
Rex Harrison worked as film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9].
Where did Rex Harrison go to school?
Rex Harrison was educated at Liverpool College[25], Birkdale School[26], and Huyton College[27].
What awards did Rex Harrison receive?
Honors received include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[42], Academy Award for Best Actor[46], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[50], and Knight Bachelor[54].