George Raft
Acting Born Sep 26, 1901 Died Nov 25, 1980 Los Angeles, California, USA 109 credits
Biography
George Raft was an American film actor. He was born on September 26, 1901, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Raft is known for his portrayals of gangsters in crime melodramas. He appeared in dozens of movies and was a stylish leading man. Raft's acting credits include films such as the original Scarface, Each Dawn I Die, Some Like It Hot, Bolero, and They Drive by Night. He was a male actor with 108 known credits. Raft passed away on November 25, 1980, at the age of 79.
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Career overview
George Raft was an American film actor who identified with portrayals of gangsters in crime melodramas. He was a leading man in dozens of movies, often associated with crime dramas of the 1930s and 1940s. Raft's career spanned multiple film genres, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Raft's notable roles include appearances in the original Scarface, Each Dawn I Die, and Billy Wilder's comedy Some Like It Hot. He also danced in the film Bolero and portrayed a truck driver in They Drive by Night. These performances demonstrate Raft's ability to adapt to various roles and genres.
Throughout his acting career, Raft accumulated a significant number of credits, with a total of 108 known credits. His work in film has left a lasting impact, with many of his performances remaining iconic in American cinema.
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Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films
Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film
Rogues Gallery
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Murderers, Mobsters, & Madmen: Volume 6: Hollywood Police Files
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
The Man with Bogart's FaceGay, Gay Hollywood
Sextette
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
Hammersmith Is OutDeadhead Miles
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InThe Movie OrgySkidoo
Casino RoyaleFive Golden Dragons
BatmanThe Upper Hand
The PatsyFor Those Who Think Young
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Merv Griffin Show
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Ladies Man
Ocean's Eleven
Some Like It HotJet Over The Atlantic
Around the World in 80 Days
A Bullet for Joey
The Jimmy Durante ShowBlack WidowRogue Cop
I'm the LawThe Man From Cairo
Loan SharkEscape Route
I'll Get You for This
What's My Line?The Colgate Comedy HourThe Jack Benny ProgramRiviera DreamWe Will All Go to Paris
A Dangerous ProfessionJohnny AllegroOutpost in MoroccoRed Light
The Ed Sullivan ShowRace Street
Christmas EveIntrigue
Whistle StopMr. AceNocturne
Full filmography
- Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films (2011) as Himself (archive footage)
- Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Rogues Gallery (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Murderers, Mobsters, & Madmen: Volume 6: Hollywood Police Files (1992) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Man with Bogart's Face (1980) as Petey Cane
- Gay, Gay Hollywood (1980) as Self
- Sextette (1978) as Self
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) as Self (archive footage)
- The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks (1973) as Self (archive footage)
- Hammersmith Is Out (1972) as Guido Scartucci
- Deadhead Miles (1972) as George Raft
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- The Movie Orgy (1968) as Self (archive footage)
- Skidoo (1968) as Captain Garbaldo
- Casino Royale (1967) as Himself
- Five Golden Dragons (1967) as Dragon #2
- Batman (1966) as Citizen in Bank (uncredited)
- The Upper Hand (1966) as Charles Binnaggio
- The Patsy (1964) as George Raft
- For Those Who Think Young (1964) as Detective (uncredited)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self (archive footage)
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Ladies Man (1961) as Himself
- Ocean's Eleven (1960) as Jack Strager
- Some Like It Hot (1959) as Spats Colombo
- Jet Over The Atlantic (1959) as Stafford
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) as Saloon Bouncer
- A Bullet for Joey (1955) as Joe Victor
- The Jimmy Durante Show (1954) as Self
- Black Widow (1954) as Detective Bruce
- Rogue Cop (1954) as Dan Beaumonte
- I'm the Law (1953) as Police Lt. George Kirby
- The Man From Cairo (1953) as Mike Canelli
- Loan Shark (1952) as Joe Gargen
- Escape Route (1952) as Steve Rossi
- I'll Get You for This (1951) as Nick Cain
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self (uncredited)
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Gang Leader
- Riviera Dream (1950) as George Raft
- We Will All Go to Paris (1950) as George Raft
- A Dangerous Profession (1949) as Vince Kane
- Johnny Allegro (1949) as Johnny Allegro
- Outpost in Morocco (1949) as Paul Gerard
- Red Light (1949) as Johnny Torno
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Race Street (1948) as Dan Gannin
- Christmas Eve (1947) as Mario Torio
- Intrigue (1947) as Brad Dunham
- Whistle Stop (1946) as Kenny Veech
- Mr. Ace (1946) as Eddie Ace
- Nocturne (1946) as Joe Warne
- Johnny Angel (1945) as Johnny Angel
- Nob Hill (1945) as Tony Angelo
- Follow the Boys (1944) as Tony West
- Stage Door Canteen (1943) as George Raft
- Background to Danger (1943) as Joe Barton
- Breakdowns of 1942 (1942) as Self
- Broadway (1942) as George Raft
- Breakdowns of 1941 (1941) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Manpower (1941) as Johnny Marshall
- Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2 (1941)
- They Drive by Night (1940) as Joe Fabrini
- Cavalcade of the Academy Awards (1940) as Self
- The House Across the Bay (1940) as Steve Larwitt
- Breakdowns of 1940 (1940) as Self
- Invisible Stripes (1939) as Cliff Taylor
- Each Dawn I Die (1939) as 'Hood' Stacey
- I Stole a Million (1939) as Joe Lourik
- The Lady's from Kentucky (1939) as Marty Black
- Spawn of the North (1938) as Tyler Dawson
- You and Me (1938) as Joe Dennis
- Souls at Sea (1937) as Powdah
- It Had to Happen (1936) as Enrico Scaffa
- Yours for the Asking (1936) as Johnny Lamb
- Rumba (1935) as Joe Martin
- The Glass Key (1935) as Ed Beaumont
- Every Night at Eight (1935) as Tops Cardona
- The Fashion Side of Hollywood (1935) as Self
- She Couldn't Take It (1935) as Joe "Spot" Ricardi
- Stolen Harmony (1935) as Ray Ferraro
- Hollywood on Parade No. B-10 (1934) as Self
- The Trumpet Blows (1934) as Manuel Montes
- Bolero (1934) as Raoul De Baere
- All of Me (1934) as Honey Rogers
- Limehouse Blues (1934) as Harry Young
- Pick-up (1933) as Harry Glynn
- The Bowery (1933) as Steve Brodie
- Hollywood on Parade No. B-5 (1933) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Midnight Club (1933) as Nick Mason
- Scarface (1932) as Guino Rinaldo
- If I Had a Million (1932) as Eddie Jackson
- Winner Take All (1932) as Band Leader (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Night World (1932) as Ed Powell
- Night After Night (1932) as Joe Anton
- Taxi! (1932) as William Kenny (uncredited)
- Dancers in the Dark (1932) as Louie Brooks
- Madame Racketeer (1932) as Jack Houston
- Under-Cover Man (1932) as Nick Darrow
- Palmy Days (1931) as Joe
- Quick Millions (1931) as Jimmy Kirk
- Hush Money (1931) as Maxie
- Side Street (1929) as Georgie Ames (uncredited)
- Gold Diggers of Broadway (1929) as Dancer (uncredited)
- Queen of the Night Clubs (1929) as Gigola