Dex Dexter
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Michael Nader as Farnsworth "Dex" Dexter
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| DYNASTY character | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Michael Nader (1983-1989) | ||||||||
| Duration | 1983–89 | ||||||||
| First appearance | "Dex" (1983) | ||||||||
| Last appearance | "Catch 22" (1989) | ||||||||
| Created by | Richard and Esther Shapiro | ||||||||
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| Occupation | Owner and CEO of Dexter International Partner in Lex-Dex Member of the Board of Directors of Denver-Carrington Former Green Beret |
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| Parents | Samuel Dexter (father;deceased) |
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| Siblings | Marilyn Dexter |
| Spouse | Alexis Colby (1984-1986; divorced) |
| Grandparents | Farnsworth Dexter |
Farnsworth "Dex" Dexter is a fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. The character was introduced as a love interest for Alexis Colby in episode 69. He will become her third husband, and arguably the second great love of her life, after Blake. Even after their marriage ends, Dex remains a strong force in Alexis's life. The role was originated by Michael Nader in 1983, and remained on the show until the final episode (#220) in 1989. Dex did not return for the 1991 miniseries Dynasty: The Reunion.
After ColbyCo. abruptly abandons its plans to acquire Denver-Carrington, board member Sam Dexter, an old friend of Blake Carrington's, sends his son Dex to meet with Blake to understand why. In episode 69, Dex confronts Blake and his ex-wife Alexis Colby. Dex and Alexis are immediately drawn to each other. Dex gets the best of Alexis in a business deal (he discovers information in her office and acts on it before she can) and offers her a 60-40 split so they can work together. Although Alexis resists, by episode 72 they become lovers.
Their relationship is tempestuous and passionate. In episodes 82 & 83, Dex learns that Alexis has slept with Rashid Ahmed in order to sabotage a deal he has with Blake. A furious Dex confronts Alexis. She slaps him - and much to her shock, he slaps her back. Their fight soon turns to lovemaking. However, Alexis continues to demand independence from Dex and he turns to Denver-Carrington PR Director Tracy Kendall for solace in a one-night stand. Tracy tells Alexis about their affair, and Alexis ends their relationship.
After Alexis was arrested for the murder of Mark Jennings in episode 88, Dex rallies to her defense and bails her out of jail. After she is found guilty, Dex and Adam desperately try to clear her name. They eventually uncover evidence that Neal McVane was the killer and Alexis is freed.
Soon after, Dex meets Alexis's daughter, Amanda Carrington, and they are immediately drawn together in a love-hate relationship. Dex argues with Alexis, who refuses to reveal who Amanda's father is, that she's behaving foolishly. This causes a rift between Dex and Alexis and draws Dex and Amanda closer together. In episode 99, Alexis attempts to build a family bond by planning a ski weekend. However, travel plans go awry and Dex and Amanda are snowed in alone. Their heated argument turns to passion, and they give in to their feelings and make love. Soon after, Alexis arrives and announces that she and Dex are going to be married.
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