Rex Van de Kamp

Rex Van de Kamp
Steven Culp as Rex
Portrayed by	Steven Culp Michael Reilly Burke (unaired pilot)
Duration	2004–2007 2009, 2010, 2012
First appearance	"Pilot" 1x01, October 3, 2004
Last appearance	"Finishing the Hat" 8x23, May 13, 2012
Classification	Main (season 1) Guest (seasons 2–3, 5, 7–8)
Created by	Marc Cherry
In-universe information Occupation Doctor Father Mr Van de Kamp Mother Phyllis Van de Kamp Siblings Few unnamed[1] Wife Bree Van de Kamp (1987-2005; his death) Children Sam Allen Andrew Van de Kamp Danielle Van de Kamp Grandchildren Benjamin Van de Kamp (via Danielle and Austin McCann)

Dr. Rex Van de Kamp is a fictional character on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. He is portrayed by Steven Culp, and is the first and late husband of one of the series' protagonists, Bree Van de Kamp (portrayed by Marcia Cross). Culp was part of the main cast only during the first season due to Rex's death in the season 1 season finale,^[2] but made numerous guest appearances for the rest of the series.