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Rex Harrison - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 05, 1908 |
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| Died | June 02, 1990 (age 82) |
| Birthplace | Huyton, Lancashire, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Rex Harrison's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Professor Henry Higgins in the musical 'My Fair Lady' (both on stage and in the 1964 film), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. |
Intro
Rex Harrison was an acclaimed English actor known for his work on stage and screen, with a career spanning more than five decades. He was celebrated for his suave, sophisticated style and distinctive voice.
Early Life & Background
Rex Harrison was born on March 5, 1908, in Huyton, Lancashire (now Merseyside), England. He attended Liverpool College and began acting on stage in his late teens, making his professional stage debut in 1924.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'My Fair Lady' (1964)
- Two-time Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical ('My Fair Lady' in 1957 and 'Anne of the Thousand Days' in 1949)
- Starred as Julius Caesar in 'Cleopatra' (1963)
- Appeared in films such as 'Blithe Spirit' (1945), 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir' (1947), and 'Doctor Dolittle' (1967)
- Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1989
Trivia
- His full birth name was Reginald Carey Harrison.
- He was married six times throughout his life.
- Harrison's spoken-singing technique in 'My Fair Lady' was developed because of his limited singing ability.
- He was known for his wit and strong personality, both on and off stage.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Rex Harrison born?
Rex Harrison was born the 5 March 1908.
Where is Rex Harrison from?
Huyton, Lancashire, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About March 5th, 1908, in brief:
- Day of the week: March 5th, 1908 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I'm Afraid to Come Home in the Dark by Billy Murray
- Popular movie: Tom Sawyer directed by Unknown
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