Simon Rex

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.

CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Simon Rex

A Sleazy Carnival Ride with a Broken Seatbelt

on Red Rocket | Jun 07, 2025

Sean Baker’s Red Rocket is like watching a car crash in slow motion if the car was a 1990s porn star and the crash was his own delusions of grandeur. This is a film that revels in its own grime, a dar... Read more