Some Like It Hot
1959
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George Raft (born George Ranft; September 26, 1895 or 1901 – November 24, 1980) was an American film actor and dancer identified with portrayals of gangsters in crime melodramas of the 1930s and 1940s.
George Raft. Actor: Some Like It Hot. George Raft was born and grew up in a poor family in Hell's Kitchen, at the time one of the roughest, meanest areas of New York City. He was born George Ranft, and was the son of Eva (Glockner) and Conrad Ranft, a department store deliveryman. His parents were both of German descent.
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- New York, New York, USA
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September 26, 1901 · New York, New York, USA. Died. November 24, 1980 · Los Angeles, California, USA (emphysema) Birth name. George Ranft. Nickname. Georgie. Height. 5′ 7″ (1.70 m) Mini Bio. George Raft was born and grew up in a poor family in Hell's Kitchen, at the time one of the roughest, meanest areas of New York City.
- September 26, 1901
- November 24, 1980
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George Raft - Actor. Actor. Birth Date: September 26, 1895. Death Date: November 24, 1980. Birth Place: New York, New York. A former Broadway dancers, actor George Raft achieved stardom...
George Raft was an American actor and dancer who was best known for his portrayal of gangsters in the crime-drama films of the 1930s and the 1940s. Born and raised in New York, George quit school at the age of 12 and began working as an electrician’s apprentice to make money.
George Raft (born George Ranft; September 26, 1895 – November 24, 1980) was an American film actor and dancer identified with portrayals of gangsters in crime melodramas of the 1930s and 1940s.
Actor, Dancer, Hollywood Legend. A celebrated dancer before landing in Hollywood, George Raft became a movie star with his acclaimed portrayal of the coin flipping Guino Rinaldo in Scarface (1932). He continued charming audiences with his charisma and style in a range of roles from dancer to romantic lead to tough guy in the 1930's and 1940's.
