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John Emmet Raitt (/ r eɪ t /; January 29, 1917 – February 20, 2005) was an American actor and singer best known for his performances in musical theatre. Early years [ edit ] Raitt was born in Santa Ana, California . [3]
John Raitt was a Broadway musical star who originated roles in "Carousel" and "The Pajama Game". He had a long and versatile career in musical theatre, TV and concerts, and was the father of singer Bonnie Raitt.
- January 29, 1917
- February 20, 2005
John Raitt was a baritone singer and actor who originated roles in "Oklahoma!", "Carousel" and "The Pajama Game". He had a long and successful career in musical theatre, TV and concerts, and was the father of blues/rock singer Bonnie Raitt.
- January 1, 1
- Santa Ana, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Pacific Palisades, California, USA
Feb 21, 2005 · John Raitt, the ruggedly handsome musical theater leading man who launched his Broadway career in Rodgers & Hammerstein's 1945 hit "Carousel" and later co-starred in "The Pajama Game" on Broadway ...
Feb 21, 2005 · John Emmet Raitt was born on Jan. 20, 1917, in Santa Ana, Calif., the son of Archie J. Raitt and the former Stella Walton. The elder Raitt worked for the Young Men's Christian Association, and ...
Feb 21, 2005 · John Raitt, the robust baritone who created the role of Billy Bigelow in the original New York production of “Carousel” and sang with Doris Day in the movie “Pajama Game,” died Sunday. He ...
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Learn about the life and career of John Raitt, a Broadway star who performed with his daughter Bonnie and influenced many young musical theatre singers. He passed away in 2005 at the age of 88.