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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Brad Dexter reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 39 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Brad Dexter's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Brad Dexter remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jory, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Brad Dexter Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Brad Dexter's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Brad Dexter.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Cognac | Veljko Pantović | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Valentine | Cosmo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Winter Kills | Captain Heller One | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover | Alvin Karpis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Vigilante Force | Mayor Bradford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Law and Order | Patrolman Tierney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Shampoo | Senator East | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Jory | Jack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Blindfold | Harrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Von Ryan's Express | Sergeant Bostick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Bus Riley's Back in Town | Wallace Slocum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | None But the Brave | Sgt. Bleeker | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Invitation to a Gunfighter | Kenarsie | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Kings of the Sun | Ah Haleb | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Johnny Cool | Lennart Crandall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Taras Bulba | Shilo | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | X-15 | Maj. Anthony Rinaldi | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The George Raft Story | Benny Siegal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Twenty Plus Two | Leroy Dane | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Magnificent Seven | Harry Luck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | 13 Fighting Men | Maj. Simon Boyd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Vice Raid | Vince Malone | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Last Train from Gun Hill | Beero, Belden Foreman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Run Silent, Run Deep | Cartwright | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Oklahoman | Dobie | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Between Heaven and Hell | Lt. Joe 'Little Joe' Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Bottom of the Bottle | Stanley Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | House of Bamboo | Capt. Hanson | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Violent Saturday | Gil Clayton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Untamed | Lt. Christian | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | 99 River Street | Victor Rawlins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Macao | Vincent Halloran | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Las Vegas Story | Tom Hubler | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fourteen Hours | Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Asphalt Jungle | Bob Brannom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Sinbad the Sailor | Muallin | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Heldorado | Alec Baxter (as Barry Mitchell) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Winged Victory | Jack Browning (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Brad Dexter - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Brad Dexter?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brad Dexter is "Jory" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Brad Dexter acted in?
Brad Dexter has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Brad Dexter?
Other notable films include "The Magnificent Seven", "The Asphalt Jungle", and "Fourteen Hours".