Biography

Rex Bell was born on October 16, 1903 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for From Broadway to Cheyenne (1932), Saddle Aces (1935) and Rainbow Ranch (1933). He was married to Clara Bow. He died on July 4, 1962 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Wavy-haired Hollywood western star of the 1930's (at 20th Century Fox) who married the 'It Girl' Clara Bow and became Lieutenant Governor of Nevada. Bell and wife settled down at the Walking Box Ranch in Searchlight, Nevada, where they gave lavish parties to friends in the industry, including Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, Errol Flynn, Norma Shearer and Lionel Barrymore.

Died of a heart attack shortly after attending a Fourth-of-July campaign kick-off event while running as the Republican candidate for Governor of Nevada in 1962.

Father of actor Rex Bell Jr.

(1954-1962) Lieutenant Governor of Nevada.