Definition

Proper noun: * Rex Harrison: An English actor renowned for his work in both theater and film. He is particularly famous for his sophisticated, witty, and often acerbic character portrayals. His career spanned much of the 20th century.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Rex Harrison won an Academy Award for his role as Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady.
  • The distinctive, talk-singing style used by Rex Harrison in the film adaptation of My Fair Lady became iconic.
  • Many consider Rex Harrison's performance in Blithe Spirit to be a masterpiece of comic timing.

Advanced Usage

• The name Rex Harrison is often used metonymically to refer to a particular style of acting: urbane, articulate, and possessing a sharp, dry wit.
  • The new actor brought a touch of Rex Harrison to the role of the cynical aristocrat.

Variants and Related Words

• Sir Rex Harrison (knighthood): His full title after being knighted in 1989.
• Harrison, Rex: A common inverted format used in bibliographies or indexes.

Synonyms

• Actor, thespian, performer: General terms for someone who acts.

Related Phrases and Cultural References

• "My Fair Lady" star: A common descriptive phrase referencing his most famous role.
• "The King": A playful reference, as "Rex" is Latin for "king." This nickname sometimes appears in biographical contexts about his commanding stage presence.

Noun

1. English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)