
Brad Dexter
- Date of Birth: 1917-04-09
- Date of Death: 2002-12-12
- Place of Birth: Goldfield, Nevada, USA
Biography
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 (... 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.

Kojak
Crime, Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery • 1973 October

S.W.A.T.
Action & Adventure, Drama • 1975 February

Run Silent, Run Deep
Drama, War • 1958 March

Wanted: Dead or Alive
Western, Action & Adventure, Drama • 1958 September

99 River Street
Crime • 1953 August

Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'
Documentary • 2000 May

77 Sunset Strip
Crime, Drama, Mystery • 1958 October

Mannix
Action & Adventure, Crime, Mystery, Drama • 1967 September

Violent Saturday
Drama, Crime • 1955 April

None But the Brave
War • 1965 February