Rex Reason was an American actor born on November 30, 1928, in Berlin, Germany, to American parents. He grew up in Los Angeles and initially had no acting aspirations, but his mother encouraged both him and his brother Rhodes Reason to pursue acting careers. Reason's acting journey began when he played the lead in "Seventh Heaven" at Glendale's Hoover High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17, serving from 1946 to 1948. After his discharge, he enrolled at the Pasadena Playhouse and became involved in little theater. His film career started with a leading role in "Storm Over Tibet" (1952). Reason then signed with Universal-International in 1953, where he appeared in several notable films. He is perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Cal Meacham in the science fiction classic "This Island Earth" (1955). Reason's career also included television work. He starred in two series: the syndicated western "Man Without a Gun" (1957-1959) and the ABC/Warner Bros. drama "The Roaring Twenties" (1960-1962). Known for his tall stature (6'2"), handsome looks, and distinctive baritone voice, Reason left the entertainment industry in the early 1960s to pursue a career in real estate. He was married three times and had two children from his first marriage. Rex Reason passed away on November 19, 2015, in Walnut, California, at the age of 86 due to bladder cancer.

Filmography

• 1996Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie — Dr. Cal Meacham (archive footage)
• General Electric True
• The Roaring 20's — Scott Norris
• Bourbon Street Beat
• The Alaskans
• 1959The Miracle of the Hills — Scott Macauley
• 1959The Sad Horse — Bill MacDonald
• 77 Sunset Strip
• Bronco
• 1958The Rawhide Trail — Jess Brady
• 1958Thundering Jets — Capt. Steve Morley
• 1957Badlands of Montana — Steven Brewster
• 1957Band of Angels — Capt. Seth Parton (Union officer)
• Man Without a Gun — Adam MacLean
• Perry Mason — Steve Brock
• Sugarfoot — Simon March
• Trackdown
• 1957Under Fire — Lt. Steve Rogerson
• 1956Raw Edge — John Randolph
• Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers
• 1956The Creature Walks Among Us — Dr. Thomas Morgan
• 1955Kiss of Fire — Duke of Montera
• 1955Lady Godiva of Coventry — Harold
• Matinee Theater
• 1955Smoke Signal — Wayne Ford
• The Millionaire — Doug Hamlon
• 1955This Island Earth — Dr. Cal Meacham
• 1954Taza, Son of Cochise — Naiche
• 1954Yankee Pasha — Omar Id-Din (as Bart Roberts)
• 1953Salome — Marcellus Fabius
• 1952Scaramouche — Edmond
• 1952Storm Over Tibet — David Simms
• Lux Video Theatre — Dr. Jeffries

Appearances as themselves (3)

• 2014Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins — Self
• 2006Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills — Self
• 1955Allen in Movieland — Self - Lt. Atkins