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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 was a Hollywood actor known for his tough-guy roles, especially as a gangster or convict. He also had a career as a dancer and singer, and was associated with real-life mobsters.
- January 1, 1
- New York, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of George Raft, a tough-guy actor who starred in Scarface, Some Like It Hot and other films. Find out his birth name, nickname, height, family, trivia, quotes and more.
- September 26, 1901
- November 24, 1980
- He Was A Carny. George Raft was born in Hell’s Kitchen to Eva and Conrad Ranft in September of 1901. It’s probably fair to say that his life was a circus—and not the very fun kind—from early on.
- He Slept With The Fishes. Money was pretty tight in Hell’s Kitchen and Raft grew up the hard way. From an early age, he learned that he would have to provide for himself and he set out to do just that.
- He Grew Up In A Lion’s Den. Growing up in Hell’s Kitchen in the 1900s and 1910s, put Raft in the epicenter of lawlessness at the height of America’s mob era.
- His Parents Kicked Him Out. Raft’s after-school hustles must not have been paying very well—or his grades suffered—because his parents took a drastic step.
3 days ago · George Raft, The Gangster Actor. George Raft was the 1930s film star whose off-screen antics were a little too close to the gangster films he starred in. Although he gained fame for his ...
A former Broadway dancer, actor George Raft achieved stardom playing tough guys throughout the 1930s and 1940s. After gaining attention on Broadway for his unbelievably fast Charleston, Raft...
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George Raft was an American actor and dancer who starred in many crime melodramas and musicals. Learn about his life, career, and notable roles in movies such as Scarface, Some Like It Hot, and Casino Royale.
