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Rex EverhartAmerican stage and film actor
Date of Birth: 13.06.1920
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Rex Everhart
Rex Everhart was an American stage and film actor. He was born in Watseka, Illinois, USA in 1920 to Arthur and Jeanette Everhart.
Early Career
Everhart made his first appearances in film and theater roles in the 1950s. In 1955, he appeared in the Broadway production of "No Time for Sergeants." By 1959, he had already been seen in three plays - "Tall Story," "Moonbirds," and "Lysistrata."
Throughout the 1950s, Everhart had small roles in several television series such as "Lux Video Theatre" and "The DuPont Show of the Month." In the 1960s, he appeared in television projects such as "Armstrong Circle Theatre," "The Defenders," and "The Trials of O'Brien." He also had notable stage roles during this period, including Broadway productions of "Peer Gynt," "Henry IV," "A Rainy Day in Newark," and "How Now, Dow Jones."
Breakthrough
Everhart gained significant recognition as a film actor in 1978 with his role in Richard Donner's "Superman." Around the same time, he also played his most famous stage role as Benjamin Franklin in the play "1776." Interestingly, Everhart initially served as an understudy for Howard Da Silva, who played the role but had to step down due to a heart attack. In a twist of fate, when "1776" returned to Broadway in 1997, Everhart once again served as an understudy for the same role.
Everhart was nominated for a Tony Award for "Best Actor" for his role in the Broadway musical "Working." He was also memorable to audiences for his role as the truck driver in Sean S. Cunningham's "Friday the 13th."
Later Career and Legacy
One of Everhart's most notable works was his voice acting as Maurice, Belle's father, in the animated film "Beauty and the Beast." The film won numerous awards, including an Oscar, a British Academy Award, and a Golden Globe, in 1992-93.
Overall, Everhart had approximately 30 film and TV roles and nearly two dozen roles on Broadway throughout his career. He passed away on March 13, 2000, at the age of 79, due to lung cancer.
