​Dean of American Black Actors
Rex Ingram
​(1895-1969)

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Marker Text: A Corsicana native, Rex (Clifford) Ingram was the son of Mack and Mamie Ingram. He graduated from Northwestern University before launching his brilliant acting career, which spanned 50 years. Ingram made his screen debut during the era of silent movies in a 1918 "Tarzan" film. He won widespread acclaim for his famous portrayal of "De Lawd" in the 1936 film "Green Pastures." Ingram also appeared on the Broadway stage and in several television productions, bringing his skill and dignity to every performance. He died and was buried in California.(1976)

Marker No: 7215

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker 

Geographic: 32.098560, -96.455887

Location: G.W. Jackson Legacy Park, North side G.W. Jackson Ave. between North 1st and North 2nd streets, Corsicana.