John Raitt
American singer and actor (1917-2005)
John Emmet Raitt (/reɪt/;[1] January 29, 1917[2] – February 20, 2005) was an American actor and singer best known for his performances in musical theatre. His most notable roles were Billy Bigelow in the original Broadway cast of Carousel and Curly in the original Chicago production of Oklahoma!.
John Raitt | |
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 Raitt in Oklahoma! (1945) | |
| Born | John Emmet Raitt January 29, 1917 Santa Ana, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 2005 (aged 88) |
| Resting place | Anaheim Cemetery , Orange County, California |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1940–1992 |
| Spouses | Marjorie Haydock
(m. 1942; div. 1971)Rosamond Smith
(m. 1972; div. 1980)Rosemary Kraemer
(m. 1981) |
| Children | 3; including Bonnie |
References
change- ↑ "Say How: R". National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
- ↑ Some sources claim January 19, but Raitt's official website provides January 29, 1917
External links
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- John Raitt on IMDb
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