Dexter is a surname and masculine given name of

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origin. Notable people with the name include:

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Al Dexter Clarence Albert Poindexter (May 4, 1905 – January 28, 1984), known as Al Dexter, was an American country musician and songwriter. He is best known for " Pistol Packin' Mama," a 1943 hit that was one of the most popular recordings of the Wor ...

(1905–1984), American country musician and songwriter * Andrew Dexter Jr. (1779–1837), American financier and speculator * Barrie Dexter (born 1921), Australian former senior diplomat and public servant * Brad Dexter (1917–2002), Serbian-American actor * Brad Dexter (ice hockey) (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey defenceman *

Caroline Dexter Caroline Dexter (; 6 January 1819 – 19 August 1884) was an English-Australian dress reformer, writer, and feminist. Biography Dexter was born in Nottingham, England; she was educated privately in England and Paris. In 1843, she married the pai ...

(1819–1884), English-Australian writer and feminist * Charles O. Dexter (1862–1943), American rhododendron hybridizer *

Colin Dexter Norman Colin Dexter (29 September 1930 – 21 March 2017) was an English crime writer known for his ''Inspector Morse'' series of novels, which were written between 1975 and 1999 and adapted as an ITV television series, ''Inspector Morse'', fr ...

, OBE (1930–2017), English crime writer *

Darrell Dexter Darrell Elvin Dexter (born 1957) is a Canadian lawyer, journalist and former naval officer who served as the 27th premier of Nova Scotia from 2009 to 2013. A member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party, he served as party leader from 2001 t ...

(born 1957), Canadian politician *

Elliott Dexter Elliott Dexter (March 29, 1870 – June 21, 1941) was an American film and stage actor. Dexter started his career in vaudeville and did not move to films until he was 45. He retired from acting in 1925. Biography Dexter was born in Galves ...

(1870–1941), American film and stage actor *

Felix Dexter Felix Dexter (26 July 1961
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(1961–2013), British actor, comedian, and writer *

Glen Dexter Glen Vincent Dexter (born 1 November 1952) is a Canadian former sailor who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics. He was a member of the youngest Olympic sailing crew at the 1976 Olympics, with fellow sailors Andreas Josenhans and Sandy MacMillan. ...

(born 1952), Canadian sailor * Gregory Dexter, Baptist minister and colonial president of the colony of Rhode Island (Providence and Warwick only) * Harry Dexter (1910–1973), English composer and arranger * Henry Martyn Dexter (1821–1890), American clergyman and author * Iris Dexter (1907 - 1974), Australian journalist and war correspondent * James Dexter (born 1973), American football offensive tackle * Jeff Dexter (born 1946), British disc jockey, club promoter, record producer and dancer *

Jerry Dexter Jerry Dexter (April 18, 1935 – June 21, 2013) was an American actor and radio presenter best known for playing teenage boys and young men in animated television series for Hanna-Barbera Productions from the late 1960s to the 1980s. Early life, ...

(1935–2013), American voice actor * Kristen Dexter (born 1961), American politician from Wisconsin *

Mark Dexter Mark Lee Dexter (born 21 April 1973) is an English actor who trained at RADA. Life and career Dexter was born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. As a teenager, he was an early member of the Central Junior Television Workshop which led t ...

(born 1973), English actor *

Maury Dexter Maury Dexter (born Morris Gene Poindexter; June 12, 1927 – May 28, 2017) was an American producer and director of film and TV. He worked several times for Robert Lippert and American International Pictures. Life and career Dexter was born in ...

(born 1928), American producer and director *

Maxine Dexter Maxine Dexter (born December 5, 1972) is an American physician and politician serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives. She was appointed in June 2020 after the death of Mitch Greenlick. She represents the 33rd district, whic ...

(born 1972), American politician *

Michael Dexter (Thomas) Michael Dexter FRS (born 15 May 1945) is a British haematologist and director of the Wellcome Trust, from 1998 to 2003. Education Dexter was inspired to take A levels at night school and went on study physiology and zoology at the ...

(born 1945), British haematologist *

Nancy Dexter Nancy Nugent Dexter (; 16 February 1923 – 21 April 1983) was an Australian journalist. Dexter was born Nancy Hanks in Coburg in Melbourne, but moved with her family to Wagga Wagga in New South Wales during the Great Depression. She was educate ...

(1923–1983), Australian journalist *

Neil Dexter Neil John Dexter (born 21 August 1984) is a South African-born English cricketer. Early life Dexter was born in Johannesburg and attended Northwood School in Durban North and Downside School in Somerset in England. He went on to study at the ...

(born 1984), South African-born English cricketer *

Pete Dexter Pete Dexter (born July 22, 1943) is an American novelist. He won the U.S. National Book Award in 1988 for his novel '' Paris Trout''. Early life and education Dexter was born in Pontiac, Michigan. His father died when Dexter was four and he ...

(born 1943), American novelist *

Sally Dexter Sally Julia Dexter is an English actress of stage and screen. She won the 1987 Olivier Award for Most Promising Newcomer for '' Dalliance''. Her other West End stage credits include the musicals '' Oliver!'' (1994), ''Sister Act'' (2010) and ...

(born 1960), English actress of stage and screen *

Samuel Dexter Samuel Dexter (May 14, 1761May 4, 1816) was an early American statesman who served both in Congress and in the Presidential Cabinets of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Dexter was an 1881 graduate of Harvar ...

(1761–1816), American politician, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury * Simon Newton Dexter (1785–1862), New York merchant and politician * Steven Dexter (born 1962), South African theatre director and writer *

Ted Dexter Edward Ralph Dexter, (15 May 1935 – 25 August 2021) was an England international cricketer. An aggressive middle-order batsman of ferocious power and a right-arm medium bowler, he captained Sussex and England in the early 1960s. He captai ...

(1935-2021), Sussex and English test cricketer *

Terry Dexter Terry Dexter is an American contemporary R&B singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actress. Early life Dexter was born in Detroit, Michigan. She has a twin sister, and she describes her ethnicity simply as multiracial. Dexter's fathe ...

(born 1978), American contemporary R&B singer-songwriter, actress and multi-instrumentalist * Timothy Dexter (1748–1806), American businessman noted for his writing and eccentricity * Walter Dexter (disambiguation), multiple people ** Walter L. Dexter (1841–1920), American politician and farmer

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* Dexter Blackstock (born 1986), English football player * Dexter Brown (born 1942), British painter *

Dexter Curtis Dexter Curtis (September 12, 1828 – May 15, 1898) was an American inventor, businessman, and politician. Born in Schenectady, New York, Curtis grew up on a farm. He was in the lumber business and lived in Louisiana, Michigan, and Chicago, Ill ...

(1828-1898), American inventor and politician *

Dexter Dalwood Dexter Dalwood (born 1960) is a British artist based in London. Biography From 1981 until 1985 Dalwood attended Saint Martin's School of Art in London and, from 1988 until 1990, the Royal College of Art, London. Before becoming an artist he wa ...

(born 1960), artist based in London * Dexter M. Ferry (1833–1907), American businessman from Michigan * Dexter M. Ferry Jr. (1873–1959), American politician from Michigan *

Dexter Fletcher Dexter Fletcher (born 31 January 1966) is an English film director and actor. He has appeared in Guy Ritchie's ''Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'', as well as in television shows such as the comedy drama '' Hotel Babylon'' and the HBO serie ...

(born 1966), British actor *

Dexter Fowler William Dexter Fowler (born March 22, 1986) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinal ...

(born 1986), American baseball player *

Dexter Gordon Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and actor. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians, which included other greats such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gi ...

(1923–1990), jazz tenor saxophonist * Dexter Gore Jr (born 1993), American rapper and songwriter *

Dexter Holland Bryan Keith "Dexter" Holland (born December 29, 1965) is an American musician who is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, primary songwriter and last remaining original member of the American rock band the Offspring. He is also the creator of t ...

(born 1965), lead singer of The Offspring * Dexter Horton (1825–1904), founder of the first bank in Seattle *

Dexter Lawrence Dexter Lawrence II (born November 12, 1997), nicknamed "Sexy Dexy", is an American football nose tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson. In 2015, he concluded his high schoo ...

(born 1997), American football player *

Dexter Lumis Samuel Robert Shaw (born January 17, 1984) is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Dexter Lumis. He is also known for his time with Total Nonstop Action Wrestl ...

(born 1984), WWE wrestling superstar *

Dexter Manley Dexter Keith Manley (born February 2, 1959) is a former American football defensive end for the Washington Redskins, Phoenix Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He also played in the Canadian Football Lea ...

(born 1959), American football player * Dexter McDougle (born 1991), American football player * Dexter Roberts (born 1991), American country music singer *

Dexter Tortoriello Dexter Miles Tortoriello (born August 5, 1986) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He rose to prominence as part of the group Houses and is also known for his work as Dawn Golden and his production for pop and hip-hop artists ...

(born 1986), American Musician from Chicago *

Dexter Vines Dexter Vines is an American comic book artist and inker, known for his collaborations with pencilers such as Steve McNiven and Ed McGuinness, the latter of whom he is credited with as "eDex" team. Career Vines has worked on a multitude of tit ...

, American comic book artist and inker *

Dexter Williams Dexter Vidal Williams (born January 6, 1997) is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Notre Dame and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the ...

(born 1997), American football player

Fictional characters

* Dexter, also known as

Dex-Starr Dan the Dyna-Mite Dan Turpin Damien Darhk The enigmatic Damien Darhk is an elusive and dangerous criminal mastermind and enemy of the Teen Titans. He makes his first appearance in ''Titans'' #1 (March 1999). Claiming to be a major player in t ...

, a member of the Red Lantern Corps in the DC Universe * Dexter Dexter, the title character from '' Dexter's Laboratory'' * Dexter, a monkey from the ''Night at the Museum'' film series, played by

Crystal the Monkey Crystal (born May 6, 1994) is a female tufted capuchin monkey and animal actress, acquired and trained by Birds & Animals Unlimited, Hollywood's largest supplier of animals. Her acting career began as a baby monkey in Disney's 1997 film '' Georg ...

* Dexter, young version of the protagonist in the ''

Space Ace ''Space Ace'' is a LaserDisc video game produced by Bluth Group, Cinematronics and Advanced Microcomputer Systems (later renamed RDI Video Systems). It was unveiled in October 1983, just four months after the '' Dragon's Lair'' game, followed b ...

'' video game * Dexter "Dex" Barrington, a character in ''

The Country Bears ''The Country Bears'' is a 2002 American musical road comedy film directed by Peter Hastings, produced by Walt Disney Pictures, and based on the Disney theme park attraction ''Country Bear Jamboree''. The film stars Christopher Walken, Daryl Mi ...

'' * Ramone "Ray" Dexter, one half of the gunshark duo

Sinister Dexter ''Sinister Dexter'' is a long-running comic series in British comics anthology '' 2000 AD'', created by Dan Abnett and David Millgate. Set in the near future, it features the exploits of gun sharks (hitmen) Finnigan "Finny" Sinister and Ramone ...

in the British comics anthology '' 2000 AD'' * Dexter Douglas, the alter ego of the title character in ''

Freakazoid! ''Freakazoid!'' is an American superhero comedy animated television series created by Bruce Timm and Paul Dini and developed by Tom Ruegger for the Kids' WB programming block of The WB. The series chronicles the adventures of the title characte ...

'' * Dexter Hartman, a character from '' EastEnders'' * Dexter Jettster, proprietor of Dex's Diner and criminal informant in '' Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'' *

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, a fictional serial killer/vigilante and blood spatter analyst created by writer Jeff Lindsay * Dexter Mulholland, a character from ''EastEnders'' * Dexter Walker, a character in the Australian soap opera '' Home and Away'' * Charles Dexter Ward, the protagonist of the cosmic horror novel ''

The Case of Charles Dexter Ward ''The Case of Charles Dexter Ward'' is a short horror novel (51,500 words) by American writer H. P. Lovecraft, written in early 1927, but not published during the author's lifetime. Set in Lovecraft's hometown of Providence, Rhode Island, it w ...

'' by H. P. Lovecraft * Dexter Vex, a character from the ''

Skulduggery Pleasant ''Skulduggery Pleasant'' is a series of dark fantasy novels written by Irish author Derek Landy. The books revolve around the adventures of fledgling detective Valkyrie Cain, her mentor Skulduggery Pleasant, along with other friends and allie ...

'' series by Derek Landy

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