Brad Dexter (born Veljko Soso; April 9, 1917 – December 12, 2002) was an American actor and film producer. He is known for tough-guy and western roles including the 1960 film The Magnificent Seven (1960) and producing several films for Sidney J. Furie such as Lady Sings the Blues. He is also known for a short marriage to Peggy Lee, a friendship with Marilyn Monroe and for saving Frank Sinatra from drowning. Known as a nice guy off screen, Dexter's tough-guy roles contrasted with his easy going and friendly personality.
Bus Riley's Back in Town
Little Fauss and Big Halsy
The Magnificent Seven
Last Train from Gun Hill
The Asphalt Jungle
Untamed
Run Silent, Run Deep
House of Bamboo
Von Ryan's Express
Lady Sings the Blues
Macao
The Las Vegas Story
Vice Raid
Shampoo
99 River Street
Violent Saturday
X-15
Winter Kills
Taras Bulba
None But the Brave
