Simon Rex
Simon Rex is an American actor born in San Francisco, who transitioned from MTV VJ and modeling into a recognizable comic film career. He starred as George across the 'Scary Movie' horror-parody sequels and appeared in the superhero spoof 'Superhero Movie'. He later earned significant critical acclaim for his dramatic lead performance in Sean Baker's 'Red Rocket', a departure that revealed unexpected range. He has since balanced broad studio comedy with more provocative independent work.
Simon Rex
34 Movies
12 Series
Simon Rex is an American actor born in San Francisco, who transitioned from MTV VJ and modeling into a recognizable comic film career. He starred as George across the 'Scary Movie' horror-parody sequels and appeared in the superhero spoof 'Superhero Movie'. He later earned significant critical acclaim for his dramatic lead performance in Sean Baker's 'Red Rocket', a departure that revealed unexpected range. He has since balanced broad studio comedy with more provocative independent work.
Movies
Plays Dan Sanders
Scary Movie 5
2013
Plays Cody
Blink Twice
2024
Plays George
Scary Movie 4
2006
Plays George
Scary Movie 3
2003
Plays The Human Torch
Superhero Movie
2008
Plays Keith
Greedy People
2024
Plays Buck / Fleshpuppet
Down Low
2023
Plays Mikey
Red Rocket
2021
Plays Roy Lee Dean
Americana
2025
Plays Cliff
Tow
2026
Plays Luka
Mack & Rita
2022
Plays Pen
The Forsaken
2001
Plays Hank
Rise: Blood Hunter
2007
Plays Kyle
Everything's Going to Be Great
2025
Plays Derek
Pledge This!
2007
Plays Lawrence
The Sweet East
2023
Plays Slab
Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth
2000
Plays Simon Rex
An American Carol
2008
Plays Donnie Narco
Bodied
2018
Plays Clive
Boy Toy
2011
Plays Jeffries
The Drone
2019
Plays Owen
Alexander IRL
2017
Plays Dark Jokester
Avengers of Justice: Farce Wars
2018
Plays Thompson
Going Greek
2001
Producer
Plays Danny
Operation Taco Gary's
2026
Plays Dave
Magic Farm
2025
Plays Mike
Beginner's Guide to Sex
2015
Plays Joey
Halloweed
2016
Plays Gavin
My Dead Dad
2021
Producer
Plays Pete
Hotel California
2008
Plays Taz
King of the Avenue
2010
TV Shows
Plays Michael 'Mikey' Russo
Jack & Jill
1999
Plays Jeff Campbell
What I Like About You
2002
Plays Rick
Typical Rick
2016
Plays Sun
Summerland
2004
Plays Cliff Fenton
Everwood
2002
Plays Crispy
Bupkis
2023
Plays Roy Meier
Perception
2012
Plays Eric
It's Florida, Man.
2024
Plays Scott Bleeker
NCIS
2003
Plays DJ Womp Womp
The Real Bros of Simi Valley
2017
Plays Russ Waddell
Poker Face
2023
Plays Guy
Mo
2022
Latest Trailers
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Tow
Full Filmography
The Leader
David
2026
Film
Tow
Cliff
2026
Film
Operation Taco Gary's
Danny
2026
Film
Poker Face
Russ Waddell · 1 episode
2025
TV
Mo
Guy · 1 episode
2025
TV
Americana
Roy Lee Dean
2025
Film
Everything's Going to Be Great
Kyle
2025
Film
Magic Farm
Dave
2025
Film
It's Florida, Man.
Eric · 1 episode
2024
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Simon Rex and where are they from?
Simon Rex is 52 years old, born on July 20, 1974 in San Francisco, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Simon Rex?
Simon Rex is best known for roles in Scary Movie 3, Scary Movie 4, Scary Movie 5.
How many movies has Simon Rex been in?
Over a 28-year career (since 1998), Simon Rex has appeared in 34 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Simon Rex's first movie?
The career of Simon Rex began with Snapped (1998).
What is Simon Rex's most recent movie or series?
Simon Rex's most recent release is The Leader, which premiered on June 5, 2026.
What TV shows has Simon Rex appeared in?
On television, Simon Rex has appeared in NCIS, Baywatch, Poker Face, Saturday Night Live.
Simon Rex
1974-07-20 · San Francisco, California, USA
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.