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Published Mar 23, 2026

Rex Harrison

1908 - 1990

Rex Harrison  British Actor

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Relationships

Rex Harrison was previously married to Mercia Tinker (1978 - 1990), Elizabeth Rees (1971 - 1975), Rachel Roberts (1962 - 1971), Kay Kendall (1957 - 1959), Lilli Palmer (1943 - 1957) and Collette Thomas (1933 - 1942).

Rex Harrison was in relationships with Carole Landis (1947 - 1948), Merle Oberon (1939 - 1941), Lana Turner and Vivien Leigh.

Rex Harrison had encounters with Gayle Hunnicutt (1976) and Talitha Pol (1962).

About

British Actor Rex Harrison was born Sir Reginald Carey Harrison on 5th March, 1908 in Huyton, Knowsley, Lancashire, England and passed away on 2nd Jun 1990 New York City, USA aged 82. He is most remembered for My Fair Lady. His zodiac sign is Pisces.

Rex Harrison was in 4 on-screen matchups, including Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady (1964), Gene Tierney in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947), Rita Hayworth in The Happy Thieves (1962) and Sandra Dee in The Reluctant Debutante (1958).

Rex Harrison is a member of the following lists: Best Musical or Comedy Actor Golden Globe (film) winners, Deaths from pancreatic cancer and Best Actor Academy Award winners.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married615 years, 1 month9 years, 8 months4 years, 8 months
Dating42 years9 months, 12 days1 year, 1 month
Encounter2---
Total1215 years, 1 month5 years, 1 month1 year, 1 month

Details

First NameRex
Middle NameCarey
Last NameHarrison
Full Name at BirthSir Reginald Carey Harrison
Alternative NameSexy Rexy
Birthday5th March, 1908
BirthplaceHuyton, Knowsley, Lancashire, England
Died2nd June, 1990
Place of DeathNew York City, USA
Cause of DeathPancreatic Cancer
BuriedCremated, Ashes scattered
Height6' 1" (185 cm)
BuildSlim
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBrown - Light
Zodiac SignPisces
SexualityStraight
EthnicityWhite
NationalityBritish
High SchoolBirkdale Preparatory School
UniversityLiverpool College
Occupation TextActor, Producer, Voice over
OccupationActor
Claim to FameMy Fair Lady
Year(s) Active1930-1989, 1930–1989, 1930–1990
Official Websites
FatherWilliam Reginald Harrison
MotherEdith Carey Harrison
FriendTyrone Power, David Niven

Sir Reginald Carey Harrison (5 March 1908 – 2 June 1990), known as Rex Harrison, was an English actor of stage and screen. Harrison began his career on the stage in 1924. He made his West End debut in 1936 appearing in the Terence Rattigan play French Without Tears, in what was his breakthrough role. He won his first Tony Award for his performance as Henry VIII in the play Anne of the Thousand Days in 1949. He won his second Tony for the role of Professor Henry Higgins in the stage production of My Fair Lady in 1957.