What Ever Happened to the Children of These Old Hollywood Stars?

Born into a famous theatrical family in 1944, Carey Harrison spent his early years watching his father Rex Harrison become one of the most celebrated actors of stage and screen. Despite the glamour attached to the Harrison name, Carey’s interests leaned more toward literature, writing, and intellectual pursuits than toward traditional movie stardom.

Over time, Carey established himself as a novelist, playwright, radio dramatist, and university professor. His career focused heavily on writing and academia rather than celebrity culture, allowing him to create a distinguished identity separate from his father’s Hollywood fame before his death in 2025.