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Rex Reed - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 02, 1938 |
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| Age | 87 |
| Birthplace | Fort Worth, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Rex Reed's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Film criticism, journalism, co-hosting 'At the Movies', and cameo film roles. |
Intro
Rex Reed is an American film critic, journalist, and former co-host of the television show 'At the Movies.' He is best known for his incisive and sometimes controversial film reviews, his work in major publications, and occasional onscreen acting roles.
Early Life & Background
Rex Reed was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and raised in Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University before pursuing a career in journalism and film criticism.
Career Highlights
- Served as a film critic for the New York Observer and several other prominent publications.
- Co-hosted the PBS television series 'At the Movies' alongside Judith Crist.
- Authored several books, including collections of his film reviews and celebrity interviews.
- Made cameo appearances as himself in films such as 'Superman' (1978) and 'Myra Breckinridge' (1970).
Trivia
- Reed appeared as himself in an episode of 'The Muppet Show.'
- He won the George Polk Award for Film Criticism in 1975.
- Known for his sharp tongue and candid opinions about Hollywood celebrities.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Rex Reed?
Rex Reed is 87 years old.
When was Rex Reed born?
Rex Reed was born the 2 October 1938.
Where is Rex Reed from?
Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 2nd, 1938, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 2, 1938, during the 1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine, Arab rioters infiltrated the Jewish Kiryat Shmuel neighborhood in Tiberias, killing 19 Jews, including 11 children. The attackers set fire to Jewish homes and the local synagogue. The assault lasted about an hour before Jewish defense forces intervened.
- Day of the week: October 2nd, 1938 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
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