Rex Harrison

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Rex Harrison born?March 5, 1908
2. Where was Rex Harrison born?Huyton, Lancashire, England
3. What is the distinction?Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1989 for services to drama
4. Who was Rex Harrison?He was a famous English actor who performed on stage and in movies for more than sixty years.
5. What was his most famous role?He is best known for playing Professor Henry Higgins in the musical and film "My Fair Lady."

West End Debut: The first performance of an actor in London's prominent theater district, signifying professional recognition.
Academy Award for Best Actor: The highest honor bestowed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a leading male performance in film.
Posthumously Published: A work, such as a book, that is released to the public after the author has died.