Simon Rex, 1974
Actors · July 20, 1974
Simon Rex
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Simon Rex is 52 years old, born July 20, 1974 in United States · Cancer.
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About
Simon Rex pivoted from MTV VJ to character actor across the Scary Movie franchise and What I Like About You, then earned critical acclaim for his lead in Sean Baker's Red Rocket. Born July 20, 1974, in the US, Rex also developed a rap alter ego, Dirt Nasty, releasing solo albums and co-founding the hip-hop group Three Loco. A Cancer with Life Path 3, he balances comedic timing with dramatic depth [F1, enrichments].
★ FEATURE
Biography
Simon Rex Cutright built a career across MTV, comedy, and independent cinema. As an MTV VJ, he transitioned to acting in sitcoms like What I Like About You and comedy horror through three Scary Movie films and National Lampoon's Pledge This! (2006). He then created a parallel music identity as Dirt Nasty, recording solo albums and co-founding Three Loco with collaborators.
Born July 20, 1974, in the United States, Rex is a Cancer—a sign known for emotional depth and reinvention—with a Life Path 3 numerology suggesting creative expression and versatility [birth fact, enrichments]. As an actor, he performs across film and television genres, bringing both comedic and dramatic range to roles.
His breakthrough into prestige cinema came in 2021 when he starred as the lead in Sean Baker's drama Red Rocket, a role that earned him the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead. This recognition shifted his profile toward serious dramatic work. In 2025, he appeared in a guest role on the second season of the crime mystery series Poker Face, continuing his television presence.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Simon Rex Cutright's early path led to MTV, where he worked as a VJ before transitioning to acting. He built initial recognition through television roles in What I Like About You and comedy-horror films, establishing himself in mainstream entertainment before developing his Dirt Nasty rap persona.
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Trivia
- He performs under the stage name Dirt Nasty, a rap alter ego distinct from his acting career.
- Rex co-founded the hip-hop group Three Loco alongside other musicians.
- His lead performance in Red Rocket (2021) won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead, marking a shift to prestige drama.
- He appeared in three films of the Scary Movie franchise, establishing himself in comedy horror.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Simon Rex gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Simon Rex?
- Simon Rex is 52 years old (born July 20, 1974).
- When is Simon Rex's birthday?
- Simon Rex was born on July 20, 1974.
- What is Simon Rex's zodiac sign?
- Simon Rex is a Cancer, born July 20, 1974.
- What is Simon Rex's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Simon Rex was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Simon Rex from?
- Simon Rex is from United States.
- What does Simon Rex do?
- Simon Rex is a actor.
- Is Simon Rex still alive?
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