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Rex Ingram was an American actor and director who was active in the silent and early sound film eras. He was born on October 20, 1895 in Cairo, Illinois. He began his career as an actor in the early 1910s, appearing in films such as The Birth of a Nation (1915) and Intolerance (1916). He then moved into directing, helming films such as The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921) and The Prisoner of Zenda (1922). He also directed the first all-black cast feature film, The Symbol of the Unconquered (1920). Ingram's career was cut short by the advent of sound films, and he retired from the film industry in the early 1930s. He died on July 19, 1969 in Los Angeles, California. At the time of his death, Ingram had an estimated net worth of $2 million.

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Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 74 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 20 October, 1895
Birthday 20 October
Birthplace Cairo, Illinois, USA
Date of death 19 September, 1969
Died Place Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Rex Ingram Height, Weight & Measurements

At 74 years old, Rex Ingram height is 6' 2" (1.88 m) .

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Height 6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Who Is Rex Ingram's Wife?

His wife is Lauwaune Kennard (dancer) (1941 - ?), Francine Everett (1936 - 1939) ( divorced), Dena Guillory (? - 19 September 1969) ( his death)

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Wife Lauwaune Kennard (dancer) (1941 - ?), Francine Everett (1936 - 1939) ( divorced), Dena Guillory (? - 19 September 1969) ( his death)
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Rex Ingram Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Rex Ingram worth at the age of 74 years old? Rex Ingram’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Rex Ingram's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actor

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1969

Although in ill health, the 73-year-old Ingram took on his last role, the Christmas episode of The Bill Cosby Show: A Christmas Ballad (1969) because star/co-producer Cosby, a long-time fan, personally asked him to. Shortly after filming ended, Ingram passed away (September 19, 1969). The episode aired a little over two months later, on December 21, and earned the show one of its highest ratings.

1954

The first black actor hired as a regular cast member on an American soap opera when he was cast in The Brighter Day (1954) in 1962. Unfortunately, the show was cancelled about a month after his first airdate.

1939

Actor probably best remembered for his portrayal of Jim, the fugitive slave, opposite Mickey Rooney in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1939).

1936

He won widespread acclaim for his portrayal of De Lawd in The Green Pastures (1936), Ingram also appeared on the Broadway stage and in television productions, bringing skill and dignity to every performance.

1918

A Corsicana native, Rex (Clifford) Ingram was the son of Mack and Mamie Ingram. He graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in medicine before launching a brilliant acting career which spanned 50 years. Ingram made his screen debut during the silent era in Tarzan of the Apes (1918).