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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

My Dead Dad
as Gavin
2021

Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth
as Slab
2000

Scary Movie 3
as George
2003

Scary Movie 5
as Dan Sanders
2013
The Leader
as David
2026

Easy's Waltz
2025

Going Greek
as Thompson
2001

Sperm Donor
as Greg
2012

Heckler
as Self
2007

Hot Sessions 11
2007

Suckers Fuckers & Strokers 2
2008

The Karate Dog
as Peter Fowler
2006

The Sweet East
as Lawrence
2023

King of the Avenue
as Taz
2010

Everything's Going to Be Great
as Kyle
2025

Pledge This!
as Derek
2007

Americana
as Roy Lee Dean
2025

Operation Taco Gary's
as Danny
2026

The Truth About Angels
as Kane Connor
2011

Boy Toy
as Clive
2011
TV Appearances

What I Like About You
as Jeff Campbell
2002

Cuts
2005

Jack & Jill
as Michael 'Mikey' Russo
1999

Everwood
as Cliff Fenton
2002

Summerland
as Sun
2004

Baywatch
1989
Monarch Cove
2006
Katie Joplin
as Tiger French
1999

Bupkis
as Crispy
2023

Perception
as Roy Meier
2012

Typical Rick
as Rick
2016

Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient Aliens
as Self
2016
