Thousands of people consider cinema an integral part of their own lives. It is difficult to disagree with this, since it is the series and films that constantly help each of us to experience the most difficult and sometimes unbearable moments in life. In the modern world, dozens of films are released almost every day, so not all cinematographic works deserve attention. Somewhere the problem is obvious - an uninteresting plot, somewhere just a bad game of actors, and sometimes there are problems with directing. Today we will discuss several cinematographic works, as well as one prominent British actor who has had a rather long career in his chosen field of activity.
Rex Harrison is a world-famous personality, an actor known in all countries, winner of an award called “Oscar”, which he received for his main role in the movie “My Fair Lady”. In this article we will discuss this person in detail, and also talk about several films with his participation. Let's get started!
A little bit about life
Rex Harrison was born, whose films are watched today by billions of people with great pleasure, on March 5, 1908 in the city of Haighton, in the UK. He studied the future actor in Liverpool, where he first got on stage. It is also worth noting that Harrison took part in World War II, after which he already had the rank of flight lieutenant.
In 1964, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in the cinematographic work Cleopatra, but then he failed to get the coveted award. The next year, he still received an Oscar, but for his role in another film (information about this is indicated at the very beginning of the article). In addition, in the same 1965, a confident actor received the Golden Globe Award, performing the best male role in the same work - My Fair Lady. If you think a little, it will become obvious that this film was a turning point in the career of the actor discussed today.
A man died on June 2, 1990, at the age of 82, in the city of New York, United States of America.
Personal life
Throughout his life, a man married several times. From his first two marriages, two sons were born to him. The third lover of the actor was the British actress Kay Kendall, who died in 1959 from cancer.
After 3 years, the man married again (this time, actress Rachel Roberts became her lover), but this marriage was completed in 1971. 10 years after the end of the marriage, the abandoned lady could not stand it and committed suicide. The actor’s last marriage was registered in 1978, when he married Mercia Tinker, with whom he lived in a happy marriage until his own death.
Filmography. Part 1
During his career, the man took a direct part in 87 cinematographic works. By the way, we note that in life, his growth was 186 centimeters (this is an average indicator for representatives of the acting sphere of activity).
Rex Harrison, whose filmography contains films shot in different genres, was quite successful, so he was invited to take part in completely different films. So, the last cinematic work of this actor was the film "Anastasia: The Secret of Anna", which was released in 1986. In the period from 1977 to 1983, the man took part in such films as “The Prince and the Pauper”, “Diamond”, “The Fifth Musketeer”, “Ashanti”, “Time to Die”.
Filmography. Part 2
In addition, if only the best and most popular films featuring Rex Harrison are singled out, then it is worth noting the cinematographic works “Flour and Joy” of 1965, My Fair Lady (1964), and Cleopatra (1963).
By the way, here is a list of the very first films with the participation of the actor discussed today: “A Storm in a Glass of Water”, “St. Martin's Lane”, “School of Husbands”, “Above the Moon”, “Citadel”, “Ten Days in Paris”, “Night Train to Munich ”, “ Major Barbara ”, “ I live in Grosvenor Square ”, “ Ghost Specter ”, “ Theft of Mota ”, “ The Ghost and Mrs. Muir ”, “ Anna and King of Siam ”, “ Escape ”, “ Collection ”, “ A devoted husband ”, “ Broadway plays ”, “ Steel hour of the United States ”, “ Midnight lace ”, as well as“ Happy thieves ”.
And now let's discuss in more detail several films, find out their stories and reviews.
“My Fair Lady" (1964)
This cinematic work had a small budget, but fees only in the United States of America increased the initial amount by almost 5 times. The storyline of the project introduces us to a professor named Henry, who, on one ordinary day, makes a bet with his friend. The man is convinced that he will be able to teach the illiterate girl Eliza the correct speech, as well as high manners, so that he will be able to pass her off as a true lady. The plot is simple, but really sincere, because before our eyes an ordinary Cinderella will turn into a princess, and a confident bachelor will fall in love for the first time.
Reviews about this film are extremely positive. In addition, this film received 8 awards, and this indicates that it is definitely worth paying attention to. People are pleased with the interesting and at the same time simple storyline, as well as an incredibly professional acting.
