When Rex first showed up on the side of that Salem road, actor Eric Winters was playing the role, and he remained in it until 2005. During his time on "Days of Our Lives," Winters' Rex became involved with Mimi Lockhart, and was later heartbroken when his sister was murdered. Thankfully, that was all a ruse, and it turned out that Cassie, as well as several other allegedly dead Salemites, were all alive and well. The twins eventually left town after Rex learned Mimi had undergone an abortion for their child (via Soaps in Depth).

Since his "DOOL" departure in 2005, Winter has stayed busy in Hollywood as both an actor and a producer. He starred on the TV series "The Rookie" from 2018 to 2022, and also appeared in 2008's "Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay." Other Winter series include "The Mentalist," "Rosewood," and "Fantasy Island," which stars "The Bold and the Beautiful" alum Kiara Barnes.

When it came time for the soap to re-introduce Rex in 2018, the team got a little creative with his casting.