Rex Harrison
ActingAbout Rex Harrison
Sir Reginald Carey "Rex" Harrison (5 March 1908 – 2 June 1990) was an English actor.
Rex Harrison Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Rex Harrison reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Rex Harrison's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Rex Harrison'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 Kingfisher, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Rex Harrison Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rex Harrison's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Rex Harrison has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Julie Andrews Forever | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sir John Mills' Moving Memories | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady' | Self / Professor Henry Higgins (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Kingfisher | Cecil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Time to Die | Van Osten | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Fifth Musketeer | Colbert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ashanti | Brian Walker | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Shalimar | Sir John Locksley | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Prince and the Pauper | The Duke of Norfolk | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Frank Sinatra: The Main Event | Self - Audience Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Platonov | Mikhail Platonov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Staircase | Charles Dyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | A Flea in Her Ear | Victor Chandebisse / Poche | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Phenomenal and the Treasure of Tutankamen | A man in the street (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Doctor Dolittle | Dr. John Dolittle | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Honey Pot | Cecil Fox | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Agony and the Ecstasy | Papa Giulio II | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Car That Became a Star | The Marquess of Frinton (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Yellow Rolls-Royce | The Marquess of Frinton | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | My Fair Lady | Professor Henry Higgins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Cleopatra | Julius Caesar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Happy Thieves | Jimmy Bourne | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Midnight Lace | Anthony Preston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Fabulous Fifties | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Reluctant Debutante | Jimmy Broadbent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Constant Husband | William Egerton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | King Richard and the Crusaders | Emir Hderim Sultan Saladin | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Main Street to Broadway | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Four Poster | John Edwards | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Long Dark Hall | Arthur Groome | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Unfaithfully Yours | Sir Alfred de Carter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Escape | Matt Denant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Foxes of Harrow | Stephen Fox | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Ghost and Mrs. Muir | Capt. Daniel Gregg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Anna and the King of Siam | King Mongkut | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Rake's Progress | Vivian Kenway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Journey Together | Guest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | I Live in Grosvenor Square | Major David Bruce | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Blithe Spirit | Charles Condomine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Major Barbara | Adolphus Cusins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Night Train to Munich | Gus Bennett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Ten Days in Paris | Bob Stevens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Over the Moon | Dr. Freddie Jarvis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Citadel | Dr. Frederick Lawford | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | St. Martin's Lane | Harley Prentiss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | School for Husbands | Leonard Drummond | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Storm in a Teacup | Frank Burdon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Men Are Not Gods | Tommy Stapleton | Flop | Similar → |
Rex Harrison - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rex Harrison?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rex Harrison is "The Kingfisher" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Rex Harrison acted in?
Rex Harrison has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rex Harrison?
Other notable films include "Julie Andrews Forever", "My Fair Lady", and "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir".