Rex Harrison
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Rex Harrison
Summary
Rex Harrison is a human[1]. Born in Huyton[2], he… he was born on March 5, 1908[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on June 2, 1990[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,577 views/month, #5,724 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Huyton[2], Rex Harrison…
- Rex Harrison passed away in New York City[4].
- Rex Harrison was born on March 5, 1908[3].
- Rex Harrison died on June 2, 1990[5].
- Rex Harrison is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].
- Rex Harrison's father was William Reginald Harrison[12].
- Rex Harrison's mother was Edith Mary Carey[13].
- Rex Harrison was married to Marjorie Thomas[14].
- Among Rex Harrison's spouses was Lilli Palmer[15].
- Rex Harrison was married to Kay Kendall[16].
- Rex Harrison was married to Rachel Roberts[17].
- Among Rex Harrison's spouses was Elizabeth Harris Aitken[18].
- Among Rex Harrison's spouses was Mercia Tinker[19].
- A child of Rex Harrison was Noel Harrison[20].
- A child of Rex Harrison was Carey Harrison[21].
- Rex Harrison held citizenship in United Kingdom[22].
- Rex Harrison held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[23].
- British English was Rex Harrison's native language[24].
- Rex Harrison's professions included film actor[6].
- Rex Harrison worked as a stage actor[7].
- Rex Harrison worked as a television actor[8].
- Rex Harrison's professions included actor[9].
- Rex Harrison's education included a stint at Liverpool College[25].
- Rex Harrison's education included a stint at Birkdale School[26].
- Rex Harrison was educated at Huyton College[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Rex Harrison's place of birth was Huyton[2]. He was born on March 5, 1908[3]. His father was William Reginald Harrison[12]. His mother was Edith Mary Carey[13]. British English was his native language[24].
Education
Educated at Liverpool College[25], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1840[30]; Birkdale School[26], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1904[33]; and Huyton College[27], a school[34], in United Kingdom[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9].
Recognition
Awards received include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[36], a theatre award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1947[39]; Academy Award for Best Actor[40], an award for best leading actor[41], in United States[42], founded in 1929[43]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[44], a theatre award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1948[47]; Knight Bachelor[48], a title of honor[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1300[51]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[52], a commemorative plaque[53], in United States[54]; and David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor[55].
Personal Life
Spouses include Marjorie Thomas[14], 1910–1991[56]; Lilli Palmer[15], an actor[57], 1914–1986[58], of Germany[59], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[60]; Kay Kendall[16], an actor[61], 1927–1959[62], of United Kingdom[63]; Rachel Roberts[17], a stage actor[64], 1927–1980[65], of United Kingdom[66], awarded the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role[67]; Elizabeth Harris Aitken[18], an actor[68], 1936–2022[69], of United Kingdom[70]; and Mercia Tinker[19], b. 1938[71], of Switzerland[72]. Children include Noel Harrison[20], an actor[73], 1934–2013[74], of United Kingdom[75] and Carey Harrison[21], a novelist[76], 1944–2025[77], of United Kingdom[78].
Death and Burial
Rex Harrison died on June 2, 1990[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[79]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].
Why It Matters
Rex Harrison ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,577 views/month, #5,724 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]
FAQs
Where was Rex Harrison born?
Born in Huyton[2], Rex Harrison…
Where did Rex Harrison die?
Rex Harrison died in New York City[4].
Who were Rex Harrison's parents?
Rex Harrison's father was William Reginald Harrison[12]. Rex Harrison's mother was Edith Mary Carey[13].
Who was Rex Harrison married to?
Rex Harrison's spouses include Marjorie Thomas[14], Lilli Palmer[15], Kay Kendall[16], and Rachel Roberts[17].
What did Rex Harrison do for work?
Rex Harrison worked as film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9].
Where did Rex Harrison go to school?
Rex Harrison was educated at Liverpool College[25], Birkdale School[26], and Huyton College[27].
What awards did Rex Harrison receive?
Honors received include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[36], Academy Award for Best Actor[40], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[44], and Knight Bachelor[48].