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Rex Ingram
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Rex Ingram

1895 – 1969 · Cairo, Illinois, USA · Active 1918–2008

Rex Ingram, born in 1895, emerged as a significant figure in early American cinema, known for his commanding performances. He is best remembered for his role as the genie in The Thief of Bagdad (1940), where his powerful voice and stage presence captivated audiences. Ingram also appeared in Tarzan's Hidden Jungle (1955) and God's Little Acre (1958), showcasing his versatility across genres. His contributions to the film industry reflect a rich legacy that resonates within the realms of cult and classic cinema.

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The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli

The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli

1973 ★ 8.3
as Self (archive footage)

Acclaimed profiles of eight great American film directors. Produced and directed by Richard Schickel and narrated by Cliff Robertson, with solid interviews and film clips, the series reviews the careers of Raoul Walsh, Frank Capra, Howard Hawks, King Vidor, George Cukor, William A. Wellman, Alfred Hitchcock and Vincente Minnelli.

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Filmography

50 credits
2000s 1 credit
2008
Visual Effects: The Thief of Bagdad as Djinn (archival footage)
Movie ★ 7.0
1970s 1 credit
1973
Movie ★ 7.0
1960s 13 credits
1969
TV ★ 5.5
1968
Movie ★ 5.4
1967
Hurry Sundown as Prof. Thurlow
Movie ★ 6.4
1967
TV ★ 6.0
1967
Cowboy in Africa as Dr. Tom Merar
TV ★ 6.0
1966
Daktari as Natoma
TV ★ 7.2
1966
Daktari as Chief Makubu
TV ★ 7.2
1965
Branded as Hannibal - Valet
TV ★ 6.8
1964
Movie ★ 6.5
1962
Sam Benedict as Judge Larkin
TV ★ 6.7
1961
The Legend of Rudolph Valentino as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.0
1960
Desire in the Dust as Burt Crane
Movie ★ 4.4
1960
Elmer Gantry as Preacher of Black Congregation (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1950s 11 credits
1959
Watusi as Umbopa
Movie ★ 5.9
1959
Escort West as Nelson Walker
Movie ★ 6.2
1959
Black Saddle as Alex Booth
TV ★ 6.2
1958
God's Little Acre as Uncle Felix
Movie ★ 6.2
1958
Anna Lucasta as Joe Lucasta
Movie ★ 6.2
1958
The Rifleman as Thaddeus
TV ★ 7.1
1956
The Ten Commandments as Bit Part (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.8
1956
Congo Crossing as Dr. Leopold Gorman
Movie ★ 5.5
1955
Tarzan's Hidden Jungle as Sukulu Chieftain
Movie ★ 5.4
1955
Gunsmoke as Juba
TV ★ 6.7
1954
Climax! as Petraca
TV ★ 3.8
1940s 15 credits
1948
Moonrise as Mose
Movie ★ 6.3
1947
Movie ★ 8.0
1947
TV ★ 7.8
1946
John Henry and the Inky-Poo as Narrator / John Henry (voice)
Movie ★ 6.1
1945
Movie ★ 6.1
1945
Adventure as Preacher (unconfirmed)
Movie ★ 6.4
1944
Dark Waters as Pearson Jackson
Movie ★ 6.0
1944
Movie ★ 9.0
1943
Sahara as Sgt. Maj. Tambul
Movie ★ 7.2
1943
Cabin in the Sky as Lucius / Lucifer Jr.
Movie ★ 6.5
1943
Fired Wife as Charles
Movie ★ 5.6
1942
Movie ★ 7.3
1941
The Gay Knighties as Narrator (voice)
Movie ★ 7.0
1941
Hoola Boola as Narrator (voice)
Movie ★ 8.3
1940
Movie ★ 7.1
1930s 5 credits
1939
Movie ★ 6.7
1939
Let My People Live as Dr. Gordon
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
The Green Pastures as De Lawd / Adam / Hezdrel
Movie ★ 6.3
1934
Movie ★ 9.0
1933
Emperor Jones as Court Crier
Movie ★ 5.6
1920s 3 credits
1929
The Four Feathers as Fuzzy Wuzzy Native
Movie ★ 5.0
1927
The King of Kings as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1923
The Ten Commandments as Israelite Slave (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1910s 1 credit
1918
Tarzan of the Apes as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3