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Rex Harrison
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Rex Harrison

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1908 – 1990 · Huyton, Lancashire, England, UK · Active 1930–2019

Rex Harrison, born in 1908, was an English actor known for his distinctive voice and commanding presence. In The Happy Thieves (1961), he portrays a suave con artist, navigating a world of deception and intrigue. Harrison's career, spanning several decades, reflects a unique blend of theatrical flair and cinematic charisma, making him a fitting figure in the realm of cult cinema. His role in this film exemplifies the playful yet sophisticated tone that defines many works in the genre.

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The Happy Thieves

The Happy Thieves

1961 ★ 5.9
as Jimmy Bourne

A suave art thief romances a wealthy duchess, only to enable him to steal a priceless painting from her collection. Complications ensue.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
My Fair Lady (1964)
My Fair Lady
1964
Cleopatra (1963)
Cleopatra
1963
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
1947
Doctor Dolittle (1967)
Doctor Dolittle
1967
Blithe Spirit (1945)
Blithe Spirit
1945
The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965)
The Agony and the Ecstasy
1965

Filmography

75 credits
2010s 1 credit
2019
Julie Andrews Forever as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.8
2000s 4 credits
2009
Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1960's as (archive footage)
Movie
2003
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 9.0
2001
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.2
2000
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.0
1990s 1 credit
1995
More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady' as Self / Professor Henry Higgins (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.5
1980s 3 credits
1986
Anastasia - The Mystery of Anna as Grand Duke Cyril Romanov
TV ★ 6.7
1983
The Kingfisher as Cecil
Movie ★ 8.0
1982
A Time to Die as Van Osten
Movie ★ 4.0
1970s 11 credits
1979
The Fifth Musketeer as Colbert
Movie ★ 4.9
1979
Ashanti as Brian Walker
Movie ★ 5.8
1978
Shalimar as Sir John Locksley
Movie ★ 6.1
1977
The Prince and the Pauper as The Duke of Norfolk
Movie ★ 6.1
1976
Bob Hope's World of Comedy as Self (archive footage)
Movie
1974
Frank Sinatra: The Main Event as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1974
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love as Self - Host
Movie ★ 7.0
1973
The Adventures Of Don Quixote as Don Quixote
Movie ★ 10.0
1971
Platonov as Mikhail Platonov
Movie ★ 8.0
1971
V.I.P. Schaukel as Self
TV ★ 7.7
1971
Great Performances as Captain Shotover
TV ★ 6.1
1960s 15 credits
1969
Staircase as Charles Dyer
Movie ★ 5.7
1968
A Flea in Her Ear as Victor Chandebisse / Poche
Movie ★ 6.5
1968
Fenomenal and the Treasure of Tutankamen as A man in the street (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1967
The Honey Pot as Cecil Fox
Movie ★ 6.4
1967
Doctor Dolittle as Dr. John Dolittle
Movie ★ 6.2
1965
The Agony and the Ecstasy as Papa Giulio II
Movie ★ 7.1
1965
The Car That Became a Star as The Marquess of Frinton (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.5
1965
BBC Play of the Month as Mikhail Platonov
TV ★ 5.3
1965
BBC Play of the Month as Don Quixote
TV ★ 5.3
1964
My Fair Lady as Professor Henry Higgins
Movie ★ 7.5
1964
The Yellow Rolls-Royce as The Marquess of Frinton
Movie ★ 6.1
1963
Cleopatra as Julius Caesar
Movie ★ 7.1
1961
The Happy Thieves● as Jimmy Bourne
Movie ★ 5.9
1960
Midnight Lace as Anthony Preston
Movie ★ 6.6
1960
The Fabulous Fifties as Self
Movie ★ 6.0
1950s 15 credits
1959
Zwischen Glück und Krone
Movie ★ 10.0
1959
Startime as Fred Cortin
TV ★ 6.8
1958
The Reluctant Debutante as Jimmy Broadbent
Movie ★ 6.7
1957
DuPont Show of the Month as Mr. Sir
TV ★ 7.4
1956
Tony Awards as Self - Host
TV
1956
Tony Awards as Self - Recipient
TV
1955
The Constant Husband as William Egerton
Movie ★ 6.9
1954
King Richard and the Crusaders as Emir Hderim Sultan Saladin
Movie ★ 6.4
1953
Main Street to Broadway as Self
Movie ★ 7.3
1953
The Oscars as Self
TV ★ 7.0
1952
The Four Poster as John Edwards
Movie ★ 5.9
1952
Omnibus
TV ★ 6.3
1951
The Long Dark Hall as Arthur Groome
Movie ★ 6.7
1950
The Colgate Comedy Hour as Self
TV ★ 6.9
1950
Your Show of Shows
TV ★ 7.3
1940s 13 credits
1948
Unfaithfully Yours as Sir Alfred de Carter
Movie ★ 7.2
1948
Escape as Matt Denant
Movie ★ 5.7
1948
The Ed Sullivan Show as Self
TV ★ 6.8
1947
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir as Capt. Daniel Gregg
Movie ★ 7.5
1947
The Foxes of Harrow as Stephen Fox
Movie ★ 6.0
1946
Anna and the King of Siam as King Mongkut
Movie ★ 6.2
1945
Blithe Spirit as Charles Condomine
Movie ★ 7.0
1945
I Live in Grosvenor Square as Major David Bruce
Movie ★ 7.3
1945
The Rake's Progress as Vivian Kenway
Movie ★ 6.8
1945
Journey Together as Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1941
Major Barbara as Adolphus Cusins
Movie ★ 6.9
1940
Night Train to Munich as Gus Bennett
Movie ★ 7.3
1940
Ten Days in Paris as Bob Stevens
Movie ★ 7.8
1930s 10 credits
1939
Over the Moon as Dr. Freddie Jarvis
Movie ★ 5.8
1939
The Silent Battle as Jacques Sauvin
Movie ★ 9.0
1938
The Citadel as Dr. Frederick Lawford
Movie ★ 6.5
1938
St. Martin's Lane as Harley Prentiss
Movie ★ 7.3
1937
Storm in a Teacup as Frank Burdon
Movie ★ 7.4
1937
School for Husbands as Leonard Drummond
Movie ★ 6.0
1936
Men Are Not Gods as Tommy Stapleton
Movie ★ 5.6
1936
All at Sea as Aubrey Bellingham
Movie ★ 9.0
1930
The Great Game as George
Movie ★ 7.0
1930
The School for Scandal as Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
s 1 credit
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Rex Harrison at the N.F.T. as Self
Movie
Crew Credits
1950s 1 credit
1951
The Long Dark Hall Associate Producer
Movie ★ 6.7