Rex Hagon (born 13 December 1947) is a

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actor and television host. His performing career began in his youth, most notably with the children's television program ''

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''. Born in

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, Hagon attended Upper Canada College and is a sociology graduate of the

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who currently operates a consulting business which specializes in corporate communications.

Filmography

* 1954-1958: '' On Camera'' (TV series, CBC) * 1956-1958: ''

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'' (TV series, CBC) * 1961: ''

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'' (TV series, CBC) * 1963-1965: ''

'' (TV series, CBC) * 1969: ''

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'' * 1970-1974: '' Drop-In'' (TV series, CBC) * 1970s (specific years unknown): ''

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'' (

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) * 1971: ''The Reincarnate'' * 1970s (specific years unknown): '' Tell Me a Story'' (TVOntario) * 1980: ''Matt and Jenny'' * 1979-1985: ''

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'' (TV series, CTV) * 1981-1982: '' The Science Alliance'' (TV series, TVOntario) * 1985-1989: ''

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'' (TV series,

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) * 1987-1994: '' Street Legal'' (TV series, CBC) * 1988-1989: '' Police Academy (animated series)'' (TV series,

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) * 1988-1989: '' RoboCop: The Animated Series'' (TV series, syndicated) * 1989-1991: ''

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'' (TV series,

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) * 1990: ''

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'' (TV series,

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) * 1993-1995: ''

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'' (TV series,

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)

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Rex Hagon Associates
(current business) *
Cult TV: "Down to the woods we go, but no need to fear this 1960s classic"
(refers to recent status of ''Forest Rangers'' actors such as Rex Hagon) 1947 births Living people Canadian male child actors Canadian male voice actors Male actors from Toronto University of Toronto alumni {{Canada-actor-stub

Filmography

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