Simon Rex
Actor, presenter and musician
- Country
- United States
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About Simon Rex
Simon Rex is an American actor and musician who became widely known as an MTV presenter in the 1990s. His earliest screen work included adult videos under a different professional name before he moved into mainstream entertainment.
His later credits include the Scary Movie series and Sean Baker’s Red Rocket, which earned him an Independent Spirit Award. He has also recorded music as Dirt Nasty.
Professional details
- Professional name
- Simon Rex
- Country
- United States
- Career roles
- Actor, presenter and musician
- Career highlight
- Independent Spirit Award for Red Rocket
Sources and credits
Simon Rex — biographical references · Original portrait
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