Ray Danton
Biography
Ray Danton, born Raymond Caplan, was a radio, film, stage, and television actor, director, and producer. He was born in New York City, New York, United States, on September 19, 1931. Throughout his career, he accumulated one hundred eleven known acting credits across movies and television shows. Among his most famous roles were in the screen biographies The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond, released in 1960, and The George Raft Story, released in 1962. Ray Danton passed away on February 11, 1992, at the age of sixty years old.
Career overview
Ray Danton, born Raymond Caplan on September 19, 1931, in New York City, New York, was an actor, director, and producer working across radio, film, stage, and television. Throughout his career, he accumulated a substantial body of work, totaling 111 known credits in acting. His most famous roles were in the screen biographies The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond, released in 1960, and The George Raft Story, released in 1962.
Active in the entertainment industry for decades, Danton contributed to both movies and television shows. His professional output spanned multiple mediums, establishing his presence as a versatile performer behind the scenes and in front of the camera.
Ray Danton passed away on February 11, 1992, at the age of sixty. His professional legacy remains documented through his extensive credits in film and television, with his biographical portrait roles serving as his most recognized cinematic appearances.
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Full Filmography
120 titles- Leg Work (1987) Director
- Beverly Hills Buntz (1987) Director
- The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1986) Director
- John Henry (1986) Director
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) Director
- Mike Hammer (1984) Director
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) Director
- T. J. Hooker (1982) Director
- Fame (1982) Director
- Dynasty (1981) Director
- American Dream (1981) Director
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) Director
- The Contender (1980) Director
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) Director
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) Director
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) Director
- Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti (1977)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) Director
- Dead on Target (1976) as Derek Flint
- Switch (1975) as Ralph Carson
- Switch (1975) Director
- Joe Forrester (1975)
- Sixpack Annie (1975) as Mr. O'Meyer (as Raymond Danton)
- Caribe (1975)
- Psychic Killer (1975) Director
- Psychic Killer (1975) Writer
- Apache Blood (1975) as Yellow Shirt
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Chester Sierra
- The Manhunter (1974)
- The Centerfold Girls (1974) as Perry
- Police Story (1973)
- Toma (1973) as Al Dancer
- Hannah, Queen of the Vampires (1973) Director
- Runaway! (1973) as Prof. Jack Dunn
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- A Very Missing Person (1972) as Capt. Westering
- The Ballad of Billie Blue (1972)
- Deathmaster (1972) Director
- Cannon (1971)
- Nichols (1971) as Juan
- Banyon (1971) as Victor Pappas
- Riuscirà il nostro eroe a ritrovare il più grande diamante del mondo? (1971) as Jimmy Logan
- Mystic Mountain Massacre (1971)
- Night Gallery (1970)
- McCloud (1970)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Kane
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Jimmy
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Akamai
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Ron Colby
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Pietro Bertelli
- The Last Mercenary (1968) as Mark / Marco Anderson
- Hello Glen Ward, House Dick (1968) as Glen Ward
- Ironside (1967)
- Lucky, the Inscrutable (1967) as Lucky
- You Only Die Once (1967) as Mike Gold
- Secret Agent Super Dragon (1966) as Bryan Cooper / Superdragon
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Glen Frye
- The Big Valley (1965) as Reed Clayton
- Honey West (1965) as Sonny
- The Spy Who Went Into Hell (1965) as Jeff Larson
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Vincent Carver
- Return of Sandokan (1964) as Sandokan
- Sandokan Fights Back (1964) as Sandokan
- Arrest and Trial (1963)
- Temple Houston (1963) as Martin Royale
- Redigo (1963)
- FBI Code 98 (1963) as Fred Vitale
- The Virginian (1962) as Lt. Steve Hamilton
- The Longest Day (1962) as Capt. Frank
- The Chapman Report (1962) as Fred Linden
- Kraft Mystery Theatre (1961)
- Portrait of a Mobster (1961) as 'Legs' Diamond
- A Fever in the Blood (1961) as Clem Marker
- The George Raft Story (1961) as George Raft
- A Majority of One (1961) as Jerry Black
- Surfside 6 (1960)
- The Roaring 20's (1960)
- Ice Palace (1960) as Bay Husack
- The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) as Jack 'Legs' Diamond
- Laramie (1959) as Vince Jackson
- Hawaiian Eye (1959)
- Bourbon Street Beat (1959)
- The Alaskans (1959)
- Yellowstone Kelly (1959) as Sayapi, Gall's Nephew
- The Beat Generation (1959) as Stanley Belmont
- The Big Operator (1959) as Oscar Wetzel
- Bat Masterson (1958) as Tonio
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- Bronco (1958) as Fred Larkin
- Bronco (1958) as Bill Magrider
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Yancy Derringer (1958) as Spade Stuart
- Behind Closed Doors (1958)
- Onionhead (1958) as Ensign Dennis Higgins
- Tarawa Beachhead (1958) as Lt. Joel Brady
- Too Much, Too Soon (1958) as John Howard
- Maverick (1957)
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Blacky Rude
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Duke McGann
- Trackdown (1957)
- The Night Runner (1957) as Roy Turner
- The Death of Manolete (1957) as Antonito
- Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) as Reporter (voice) (uncredited)
- Outside the Law (1956) as John Conrad, alias Johnny Salvo
- Cheyenne (1955)
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- The Millionaire (1955) as Nick Slade
- Chief Crazy Horse (1955) as Little Big Man
- The Spoilers (1955) as Blackie
- I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955) as David Tredman
- The Looters (1955) as Pete Corder
- Climax! (1954) as Co-Pilot
- Climax! (1954) as Eric Bartholomew
- Casey, Crime Photographer (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Jean Lafitte
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as David Douglas
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Bob
- Lux Video Theatre (1950)
- Studio One (1948) as Callaghan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ray Danton best known for?
Ray Danton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tall Tales & Legends (1985), Mike Hammer (1984), Cagney & Lacey (1982), The Hidden Fortress (1958).
When and where was Ray Danton born?
Ray Danton was born on September 19, 1931 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on February 11, 1992.
How many credits does Ray Danton have?
Ray Danton has accumulated over 120 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1987.
What is Ray Danton's background in cinema and television?
Ray Danton, born Raymond Caplan, was a radio, film, stage, and television actor, director, and producer. He was born in New York City, New York, United States, on September 19, 1931. Throughout his career, he accumulated one hundred eleven known acting credits across movies and television shows. Among his most famous r...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Jean Lafitte — aged about 19
- Arrest and Trial (1963) — aged about 31
- Night Gallery (1970) — aged about 38
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Chester Sierra — aged about 42
- The Longest Day (1962) as Capt. Frank — aged about 30
- Kraft Mystery Theatre (1961) — aged about 29
Full filmography (120) Born on September 19 In memoriam 1992
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