Simon Rex

Simon Rex Cutright, born on July 20, 1974, is an American actor known for his work in movies and television. He gained popularity as an MTV VJ before transitioning into acting. Rex starred in the TV series What I Like About You and appeared in three films of the Scary Movie franchise, as well as National Lampoon's Pledge This!. He also pursued a career in music, adopting the rap persona Dirt Nasty and releasing several solo albums. Rex co-founded the hip-hop group Three Loco. In 2021, he received critical acclaim for his lead role in Red Rocket, directed by Sean Baker, and was honored with the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead. Rex was born and raised in San Francisco, California, and is of Jewish descent.More