Rex Harrison

Birth Name:

Reginald Carey Harrison

Birth Place:

Huyton, England

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

In 1960, he received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to film and television
In 1989, he was awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of England
Got his big break when he appeared in the play "French Without Tears" on the West End of London
Started acting in plays in 1924, but had to quit for a time when he entered the Royal Air Force during World War II
Quote: "Exhilaration is that feeling you get just after a great idea hits you, and just before you realize what's wrong with it․"
Quote: "There is always a struggle, ․․․a striving for something bigger than yourself in all forms of art․․․and even if you don’t achieve greatness - even if you fail, which we all must - everything․․․is somehow connected with your attitude toward life; your deepest secret feelings․"
Well known for his witty, improvised style of delivering lines
Is the vocal inspiration for the character Stewie Griffin on "Family Guy․"
Was offered the lead role in "13 Rue Madeleine," but turned it down
Was offered the lead role in "The King and I," but turned it down

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