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Brad Dexter (April 9, 1917 – December 12,
2002) was a Serbian-American actor, best known for his role as Harry
Luck in
The Magnificent Seven. He was born in Goldfield, Nevada of Serbian
parentage. Burly, dark and handsome, Brad Dexter was usually given
supporting roles of a rugged character. Early in his acting career, he
went by the name of Barry Mitchell.
After having a stint as an amateur boxer, Dexter attended the Pasadena
Playhouse where he studied theatre. During World War II he enlisted
for military service with the U.S. Army Air Corps and appeared in the
Corps play and film Winged Victory. His career in Hollywood spanned
over four decades. Other films Dexter appeared in include Last Train
from Gun Hill, Kings of the Sun, and Johnny Cool.
Dexter's friendship with singer and actor
Frank
Sinatra began in 1964 when he saved him from drowning. Sinatra was
swimming at the beach while on location and began to be pulled into
the undertow along with his female co-star. Dexter immediately sprang
to his aid and was able to save them both. He was awarded by the Red
Cross for his heroism. Dexter appeared in a few movies with Sinatra,
including Von Ryan's Express as Sgt. Bostick and None But the Brave.
The two later had a falling out and Dexter complained of Sinatra's
pettiness and the fact that he never thanked him or gave him credit
for saving him.
Dexter helped produce Skag with fellow American-Serb actor Karl
Malden.
He died in Rancho Mirage, California, from emphysema.
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