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Brad Dexter
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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
Mannix
1967
Mission: Impossible
1966
Kojak
1973
The Incredible Hulk
1977
McCloud
1970
S.W.A.T.
1975
The Magnificent Seven
1960
Shampoo
1975
Last Train from Gun Hill
1959
The Asphalt Jungle
1950
Von Ryan's Express
1965
Winter Kills
1979
Violent Saturday
1955
Run Silent, Run Deep
1958
99 River Street
1953
House of Bamboo
1955
Taras Bulba
1962
Invitation to a Gunfighter
1964
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