Brad Dexter
ActingAbout Brad Dexter
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.
Brad Dexter Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Brad Dexter reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Brad Dexter's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Brad Dexter's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Magnificent Seven, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Brad Dexter Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Brad Dexter's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Brad Dexter has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | 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 "The Magnificent Seven" with a rating of 7.5/10.
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 Asphalt Jungle", "Jory", and "Fourteen Hours".