Simon Rex — biography, films, roles and trivia

Biography

Simon Rex Cutright (born July 20, 1974) is an American actor, rapper, comedian, and former model. Rising to fame as an MTV VJ, Rex later became an actor known for What I Like About You, starring in three films of the Scary Movie franchise, and National Lampoon's Pledge This!.

He later developed a rap persona, Dirt Nasty, and had several solo albums and co-founded the hip-hop group Three Loco. In 2021, he received critical acclaim for his lead role in Sean Baker's drama film Red Rocket, winning the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead.

Filmography

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2026 Operation Taco Gary's Danny

Interesting facts

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In his youth, Rex worked in the porn industry.
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Full name: Simon Rex Cutright.
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He works and releases music in the hip-hop genre under the pseudonym Dirt Nasty.
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In addition to film, he works in the modeling business.
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He appeared in Kesha's music video for "Tik Tok."