Rex Garner (1921 – 17 May 2015) was a British born actor and director.

In 1968 he went to South Africa to join the Academy Theatre, and settled there in 1974.

In 1979 joined Pieter Toerien acting and directing plays until 1999.

In 1981 he was the director of Tommie Meyer's film "Birds of Paradise".

[4] He was named the best actor in 1983 at the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards for his role as Father Tim in Mass Appeal.