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Biography. 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. A stylish leading man in dozens of movies, today Raft is mostly known for his gangster roles in the original Scarface (1932), Each Dawn I ...
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.
Find bio, credits and filmography information for George Raft on AllMovie - Raft spent his childhood in the tough Hell's Kitchen area of New York, then left home at 13. He…
George Raft. Acme Photo. Stars. Film: South side of the 6100 block of Hollywood Boulevard. TV: East side of the 1500 block of Vine Street. Actor Born George Rauft on Sept. 26, 1895 in New York,...
George Ranft. Birth Place. New York City, New York, USA. Born. September 26, 1895. Died. November 24, 1980. Biography. Read More. A former Broadway dancer who befriended a number of New York mobsters, actor George Raft developed a rather notorious stardom playing tough guys throughout the 1930s and 1940s.
George Raft was born on September 26, 1895, 127 years ago today. Over a fifty-year career, IMDB lists 88 credits in his filmography including a record seven features in which he played himself. He has an additional 48 credits as himself in other appearances. He was a movie and television producer and was awarded two … Read More »
American actor. Learn about this topic in these articles: association with. Hall. In Alexander Hall: Early work. …four movies, among them the George Raft crime drama Midnight Club (1933). Still at Paramount, he helmed one of Shirley Temple’s best showcases, Little Miss Marker (1934).
