Rex Allen
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About
Biography
Filmography
Family & Companions
Notes
He was named the Number 1 Box Office Western Star (1953-54).
He was named the Arizona Man of the Year (1965).
Biography
A former ranch hand and rodeo bronco rider, Rex Allen became a popular singing cowboy in 'B' Westerns of the 1950s. Among his better known roles were "The Arizona Cowboy" (1950), "Silver City Bonanza" (1951), which paired him with Buddy Ebsen, and "Iron Mountain Trail" (1953). He headlined his own syndicated series "Frontier Doctor" (1958) and served as one of the hosts of the 1961 NBC variety series "Five Star Jubilee." Allen lent his distinctive vocal talent to a number of the nature installments of "Walt Disney" in the late 50s and early 60s. He continued an active recording career after retiring from films.
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Music (Feature Film)
Misc. Crew (Feature Film)
Cast (Special)
Music (Special)
Life Events
1950
Feature acting debut, "The Arizona Cowboy"
1958
Starred in own TV series, "Frontier Doctor" (syndicated)
1961
Was one of the hosts of the NBC variety series "Five Star Jubilee"
1966
Recording artist for Mercury Records
1972
Narrated animated feature, "Charlotte's Web"
Videos
Movie Clip
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Family
Companions
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Bibliography
Notes
He was named the Number 1 Box Office Western Star (1953-54).
He was named the Arizona Man of the Year (1965).
Named the Rodeo Man of the Year (1970).
There is a street named for him in his hometown of Willcox, Arizona