Rex Allen

American film actor, singer and songwriter (1920–1999)

Rex Elvie Allen (December 31, 1920 – December 17, 1999),[1] known as "the Arizona Cowboy", was an American film and television actor, singer and songwriter; he was also the narrator of many Disney nature and Western productions. For his contributions to the film industry, Allen received a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1975, located at 6821 Hollywood Boulevard.[2][3] He died on December 17, 1999, two weeks before his 79th birthday.

Rex Allen
Allen and Koko, 1952
Born
Rex Elvie Allen

(1920-12-31)December 31, 1920
DiedDecember 17, 1999(1999-12-17) (aged 78)
Other namesRex E. Allen
Rex Allen, Sr.
"Cactus Rex"
"The Arizona Cowboy"
"The Voice of the West"
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active1948–1986
Spouse(s)Doris Winsor (m. 1940; div. 19??)
Bonnie Linder
(m. 1946; div. 1973)

Virginia Hudson
(m. 1992; div. 1999)
ChildrenFive, including Rex Allen, Jr.

References

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  1. "Allen's death a tragic accident, police say - Tucson Citizen Morgue, Part 2 (1993-2009)". tucsoncitizen.com. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  2. "Hollywood Walk of Fame – Rex Allen". walkoffame.com. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. August 20, 1975. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  3. "Hollywood Star Walk – Rex Allen". Los Angeles Times. December 19, 1999. Retrieved May 8, 2017.