Rex O'Malley

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Rex O'Malley
Born
Sean Rex Patrick O'Malley

(1901-01-02)January 2, 1901
DiedMay 1, 1976(1976-05-01) (aged 75)
Occupationactor
Years active1927 - 1971

Rex O'Malley (1901-1976) was a British actor. [1] His mother was an Irish seamstress. He acted on Broadway, in films and in television. He remains perhaps best known for his supporting roles in Camille (1936) with Greta Garbo and Midnight (1939) starring Claudette Colbert and Don Ameche.

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