At first he struggled financially, but then he won a Charleston competition and was launched professionally. Get A Copy Amazon Stores Libraries Paperback, 288 pages Published October 1st 1989 by Mercury House (first published 1974) More Details. 2008 - 2022 INTERESTING.COM, INC. As Dutch Rauft, he fought 14 bouts, with nine victories, three defeats and two draws. Although separated early, they were never divorced, and he continued to support her faithfully until her death in 1970. Although they very soon separated, she refused to give him a divorce for religious reasons and he remained married and continued to support her until her death in 1970. Estimated Birth Year: abt 1904 I never felt I was a great dancer. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Raft started performing exhibition dances in the afternoon at Healy's, Murray's, Rectors and Churchills in New York. He was married in the year 1923 to Grace Mulrooney.. Some of such movies were Bolero, The Trumpet Blows, Limehouse Blues, Rumba, and Stolen Harmony., With the 1935 film Every Night at Eight, George explored the comedy genre and then appeared in another comedy film, She Couldnt Take It., George also tasted considerable success with Warner Bros. Pictures in the 1940s and appeared in some successful films such as They Drive by Night, Manpower, Stage Door Canteen, and Background to Danger., However, in the late 1940s, Georges stars started to fade away, with quite a few unsuccessful films, such as Johnny Allegro, Red Light, and A Dangerous Profession. Some of his last screen appearances were for films such as The Man with Bogarts Face and Sextette.. In the late 1950s, Raft worked as a celebrity greeter at the Hotel Capri, a Mafia-owned casino in Havana. "[34][35] Raft also appeared in stage shows supporting the film. ". "[59], In Rumba (1935), Raft was reunited with Lombard. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Edit. We need you! George Raft Collection set the standard for the movie gangster of the 1930s, he also starred in Lux Radio Theater, The Cases of Mr. Race: White In the 1991 biographical movie Bugsy, the character of George Raft was played by Joe Mantegna. However, Raft became ill during the making of Madigan's Millions, and he was replaced by Cesar Romero in the title role. [94] Raft declined the lead role in Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity (1944). Although the couple separated soon after their marriage, Grace refused to sign the divorce papers. George Ranft: . [7], Most obituaries cited Raft's year of birth as 1895, which he stated was correct when he appeared on The Mike Douglas Show seven months prior to his death. Cagney's wife Billie once received a phone call telling her that Cagney was dead. Supposing I'm supposed to hate a guy. Believe she is buried in Monmouth County, NJ. "[37] Scarface was filmed in September 1931, but it was not released by United Artists until the following year. [117], In 1957, Mickey Cohen said that he wanted Raft to play him in any film about his life because "the others would portray me as a vicious gangster, but George would not. George Raft was born and grew up in a poor family in Hell's Kitchen, at the time one of the roughest, meanest areas of New York City. George Raft Personal Life, Relationships and Dating Raft married Grace Mulrooney (1902-1970) in 1923, long before his stardom. In June 1947, Raft received bad publicity when his friend, the Las Vegas mobster Bugsy Siegel, was murdered. Grayce Mulrooney and George Raft were married for 47 years before Grayce Mulrooney died aged 69. 60 Mother. He was replaced by Jack La Rue, who had been originally cast for Raft's role in Scarface. RARE HAND SIGNED 3X5 CARD, SIGNED BY THE LATE GEORGE RAFT. The gangster drama film Scarface was released that year. 1970) father: Conrad Ranft mother: Eva Glockner Actors American Men Height: 5'7" (170 cm ), 5'7" Males Died on: November 24, 1980 place of death: Los Angeles, California, United States Cause of Death: Emphysema U.S. State: New Yorkers Grace was born in 1902. A romantic figure in Hollywood, Raft had love affairs with Betty Grable, Marlene Dietrich, Tallulah Bankhead, Carole Lombard and Mae West. The Story of Temple Drake performed poorly at the box office and was believed to have hurt La Rue's career. Raft's older sister Eva, known as Katie, was born on April 18, 1896. , money, salary, income, and assets. Raft is arguably as well known today for his association with mobsters as he is for his movies. . 121 George naci en New York, New York -1 pero desconocemos donde naci Grace Mulrooney Grayce Mulrooney and George Raft Relationship Details | ShagTree Follow @ShagTree HOME TOP-10 DIRECTORY PROFILE 1+1 VS. SIX-DEGREES Grayce Mulrooney and George Raft Grayce Mulrooney No votes George Raft No votes Marlene Dietrich Lana Turner Tallulah Bankhead Carole Landis Barbara Stanwyck Jean Harlow Lucille Ball Barbara Payton I think I made a mistake going straight."[107]. [56], Raft then starred in Limehouse Blues (1934) with Anna May Wong. One of those who helped create and then flourished in the heyday of the American gangster movie, Mr. 2nd Marriage: Percival H. Kipp, sons George and Brian. Raft also declined the leads in High Sierra and The Maltese Falcon (1941), and both roles were played by Bogart, catapulting Bogart's career. Raft was sometimes seen as having an off-screen life that mirrored his on-screen roles. In July 1940, Raft reprised his vaudeville act. (Photo by Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images), 4271 x 4182 px (36,16 x 35,41 cm) - 300 dpi - 9 MB. discoveries. [on his acting] I'm afraid to look, because I'm probably A stylish leading man in dozens of movies, Raft is remembered for his gangster roles in Quick Millions (1931) with Spencer Tracy, Scarface (1932) with Paul Muni, Each Dawn I Die (1939) with James Cagney, Invisible Stripes (1939) with Humphrey Bogart, Billy Wilder's comedy Some Like It Hot (1959) with Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon, and as a dancer in Bolero (1934) with Carole Lombard and a truck driver in They Drive by Night (1940) with Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino and Bogart. At the races. [12][31] In 1927, Raft relocated to Hollywood, where he first danced in clubs to pay the bills. He died on November 24, 1980 in Los Angeles, California, Verenigde Staten. George Raft was married to Grace Mulrooney from 1923 till 1970. Hypersensitive to public accusations of underworld connections, he flatly refused to play the heavy in any film Time and time again we offered him gangster parts and time and time again he turned them down. Not much is known about his marriage to Mulrooney except that she was some years his senior. [12], In October 1928, Raft appeared in a stage show presented by Texas Guinan called Night Club. Raft agreed, but was rejected for a gaming license because of his alleged associations with underworld figures. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. "[74], Raft was slated to appear in a remake of The Patent Leather Kid, one of his favorite films,[75] and a John Dillinger film with Cagney, but both projects were canceled. His father worked in carnivals before settling in New York. Featured in "Bad Boys: The Actors of Film Noir" by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry (McFarland, 2003). Not much is known about his marriage to Grace Mulrooney except that she was some years his senior. [63] In October 1936, he reconciled with Paramount and the studio returned his $24,000. Raft died from emphysema at the age of 79 in Los Angeles on November 24, 1980. any help on the two such as the parents would be great . ISBN 1-59393-204-9. George married Grace Raft (born Mulrooney) in 1923, at age 21. made him a local favorite at such spots as the El Fey Club with, Stage: Appeared (as "George Spelvin"; Broadway debut) in "The City Chap" on Broadway. Although separated early in their marriage , they were never divorced. One reviewer called him "a clever dancer". Although Raft's scenes were cut, a Variety review said "a nite club scene introduces George Raft, the hot stepper, as the m. c. and band leader, being brought down for one of his rip-snorting hoofing specialties. His career was marked by numerous tough-guy roles, often a gangster or convict. Farm: No Although seperated early, they were never divorced, and he continued to support her faithfully until her death in 1970. George supported her financially throughout her life. dancing. After being suggested by a few friends to pursue his film career, George moved to Los Angeles to try his luck in films in 1927. 2023 Getty Images. "[32] Variety wrote that Raft appeared at the climax when he "came to the front and did his eccentric dance routine, which he climaxed with the hottest black bottom ever. Grace Mulrooney (1923-1970) Marriage Date: 15 Jun 1923 During the early phases of his struggle when he was not getting steady work in films, George danced in clubs of Los Angeles to make fast money. Sora sa a fost Eva Ranft. Slowly, he made a great name as a dancer and started touring around in cities such as London, Vienna, and Paris. He had taken dance lessons from his mother, and he saw people made good money by dancing. George Raft (1923 - 1970) Died 1970. Winning a Charleston competition also helped. George Raft (born George Ranft; September 26, 1901 - November 24, 1980) was an American film actor and dancer identified with portrayals of gangsters in crime melodramas of the 1930s and 1940s. According to Raft, as the rebels began looting the Capri, they recognized him and he was able to convince them not to hurt anyone. Second actor to portray the title role for CBS Radio's "The Adventures of Rocky Jordan" (1951-1953). He left school at age 12 and tried a variety of jobs, including stints as an apprentice electrician, pool hustler, boxer and minor league baseball player. Following his debut film, in which he had a small role, George appeared in minor roles in films such as Gold Diggers of Broadway and Side Street. In both films, he played small roles as a dancer. George Ranft - yes, that's Ra n ft - was born in New York City in 1895, 1896, 1898, 1900, 1901, or 1903 depending on who's telling the story (George himself changed the date at times). Raft brings to the rle gives 'Bolero' considerable color, nevertheless. George Raft. Enter a grandparent's name. Access the best of Getty Images and iStock with our simple subscription plan. "I wanted to be me," he said. ( divorced) ( 1 child) George Raft Net Worth Raft originally turned it down as his character was a coward, leaving Paramount and his $4,000-per-week contract in November 1936, though the contract still had two years remaining. "[23], Raft went on tour as a dancer and helped popularize the tango in Paris, Vienna, Rome, London and New York. Submitted on July 23, 2013. They separated early on, but never divorced (perhaps because Rafts family was Catholic), and he supported her until she died in 1970. Ethnicity: German George Raft was an American actor and dancer. Add a New Bio. I saw guys playing ball, so I played ball. Grace Mulrooney (1923 - 1970)( her death), ? Raft plays the second lead to Wallace Beery as a flamboyant saloon owner who competes with Raft for Fay Wray's character as well as Pert Kelton as a singer/dancer. Actor George Raft was born George Ranft 115 years ago today in the Hell's Kitchen section of New York City. "[106] He tried to persuade Darryl Zanuck to remake The Honor System. George Raft, 85, who brought an air of cool menace and tight-lipped toughness to scores of roles in Hollywood crime and adventure movies, died of emphysema yesterday at a Los Angeles hospital. He was childhood friends with gangsters, Raft reportedly turned down the lead roles in. None of Raft's scenes remain in the film. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. The lengthy period of shooting for Johnny Allegro caused him to miss the chance to star in The Big Steal (1949), and he was replaced by Robert Mitchum. Weeks Worked in 1939: 0 Entertainment. Samuel Goldwyn wanted Raft for the film version of Dead End and Universal, David O. Selznick and 20th Century Fox were keen on using Raft. Music by. Ura [ muokkaa | muokkaa wikiteksti] Raft oli alun perin Broadwayn tanssija, jonka nyttelijnura alkoi vuonna 1929 kesten puolen vuosisadan ajan. He has a sister called Eva Ranft. He married Grace Mulrooney, who was several years his senior, when he was 22. He was born George Ranft, and was the son of Eva (Glockner) and Conrad Ranft, a department store deliveryman. Raft starred in a brutal and fast-paced adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's The Glass Key (1935). His dancing skills were noticed by director Rowland Brown, who cast him in a substantial supporting gangster role as Spencer Tracy's character's sidekick in Quick Millions (1931). [citation needed]. His family survived amidst poor financial conditions, and George later acknowledged that he had avoided a life of crime very narrowly, as he grew up in an environment that was not ideal. The fim was an attempt to invoke Valentino's Blood and Sand, and for a time, Raft was promoted as a "second Valentino. None of these performed strongly at the box office, and Raft's standing as a box-office attraction had been damaged. George was born on September 26 1901, in New York City, New York, USA. [77], Raft was scheduled to appear in Star of Africa[78] and declined a role in The Dealer's Name Was George, but neither film was made. I danced in nightclubs for 15 years and I met a lot of people.". [79], In Raoul Walsh's trucking melodrama They Drive by Night (1940), Raft played the lead, with Ann Sheridan as Raft's leading lady, Humphrey Bogart in a supporting role as his brother, and Ida Lupino as a ravishing young beauty relentlessly pursuing Raft. [112][113], Raft was interviewed by FBI agents in 1938 and 1953. George Raft was a legendary American actor and dancer who is widely considered as one of his generation's most fashionable Hollywood stars. At the time, Raft told Variety: I don't know what I do, but it's not acting. The son of Christopher Ranft and Catherine Weil.Resided in Woodside,Queens,NY.Burial in Woodlawn on March 10 1929.Husband of Eva Ranft and father of actor George Raft.Source information is NY city Death certificate #7479 Manhattan for March 6 1929. 2023 Getty Images. His parents were both of German descent. His mother was a German immigrant, while his father was born in Massachusetts, to German immigrant parents. George Raft was born and grew up in a poor family in Hell's Kitchen, at the time one of the roughest, meanest areas of New York City. Norma Shearer married Martin Arrouge In 1942 and they were together till her death in 1983. [64], Raft was offered a part opposite the studio's top male star Gary Cooper in Souls at Sea (1937), directed by Henry Hathaway. Raft had been a bantam-weight boxer, who admitted to being knocked out seven times in 17 bouts, and, for two seasons, a minor league baseball outfielder who hit no better than .240. [116], In 1946, Raft was sued by an attorney in Australia for assault. The money he earned in such films as "They Drive By Night" -- a minor classic -- and "Rogue Cop," "Loan Shark," "I'll Get You" and "Outpost in Morocco" brought years of high living, horse betting and handouts to supplicating strangers. There has been much debate over when George was born. The Los Angeles Times said Raft "scores a tremendous individual hit. The latter year is also the one on Raft's Social Security Card. 1910; Census Place: Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York; Roll T624_1025; p. 19A; Enumeration District: 668; Image: 1104, This page was last edited on 11 January 2023, at 05:52. He worked as an apprentice of an electrician and devoted time to boxing at the same time. George Raft Height, Weight & Measurements At 79 years old, George Raft height is 5' 7" (1.7 m) . His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. In the summer of 1951, Raft took the title role in the radio adventure series Rocky Jordan, playing "the owner of a cabaret in Cairo whose life is steeped in intrigue." [101] However, the following year, Hedda Hopper wrote that Raft was "going stronger than ever today" adding that "he has made millions, but hasn't got 'em due to a fondness for gambling and a loyalty to helping old friends. In 1967, he was denied permission to enter the UK due to his associations with the underworld. Verzamel, beheer en geef commentaar bij uw bestanden. He is most remembered for Scarface 1932. His wife is Grace Mulrooney (1923 - 1970) ( her death), ? He somewhat parodied his gangster reputation in Billy Wilder's Some Like It Hot (1959). descent. He started his show business career as a dancer but when he entered movies he became identified with gangster roles in many films such as 'Scarface' in 1932, 'Limehouse Blues' in 1934, and 'Each Dawn I Die' in 1939. George Raft (born George Ranft; September 26, 1901 - November 24, 1980) was an American film actor and dancer identified with portrayals of gangsters in crime melodramas of the 1930s and 1940s. Grace L Raft formerly Mulrooney Born 28 Jul 1902 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA Ancestors Daughter of William Mulrooney and Alice (O'Brien) Mulrooney Sister of William Mulrooney Wife of George (Ranft) Raft married 15 Jun 1923 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA [children unknown] Died about 1970 at about age 67 [location unknown] His parents were both of German descent. However, Fidel Castro took command of the country and closed all of its casinos, and Raft was in Havana on the night when the rebels arrived.[12][92]. Anhnger zum Unsichtbare Streifen (1939) Geboren . A high school dropout, he claimed he was only trying to avoid roles for which he would inspire only ridicule. A stylish leading man in dozens of movies, Raft is remembered for his gangster roles in Scarface (1932), Each Dawn I Die (1939), and Billy Wilder's comedy Some Like It Hot (1959), as a dancer in . [114], Raft was investigated for tax evasion in 1942. Barbara was born on November 16 1927, in Cloquet, Carlton, Minnesota, USA. He was born George Ranft, and was the son of Eva (Glockner) and Conrad Ranft, a department store deliveryman. However, it only lasted a few months.[105]. Raft initially refused the film until it was re-written, and the studio suspended him, but Raft eventually made the film, which became a great success. The pair separated soon thereafter, but the devoutly Catholic Mulrooney refused to grant a divorce, and Raft officially remained married to her and continued to support her until her death in 1970. After gaining stardom in the 1930s, he also was tagged in the studios as stubborn and hard to handle. [46] Raft was placed on suspension in February. Neighbors: View others on page George Raft: The Man Who Would Be Bogart. He left school at the age of 12, and left home at 13. Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year 10 Things You Should Know About George Raft, From his youth, Raft took a great interest in dancing, and his skills as a hoofer would serve him well as he found his way as a performer. 28% Grayce Mulrooney and George Raft were married for 47 years before Grayce Mulrooney died aged 69. He was also a good pitcher in baseball, but his batting was poor. Almost half a century later, Raft and West would die within two days of each other and their bodies would be momentarily placed together on stretchers in a hallway of the same morgue. [80], In August 1940, Raft declined the lead role in South of Suez (1940) and was replaced by George Brent. "[4] Raft's first film after leaving Warner Bros. was the 1944 Universal musical Follow the Boys (1944), which featured a number of Universal's stars in a guest spots and Raft in the lead. "[12] He decided to seek other work. In his youth, he showed a great interest in, and aptitude for, dancing. George Raft was born and grew up in a poor family in Hell's Kitchen, at [13] Raft's appearances in these films were followed by Goldie with Spencer Tracy and Jean Harlow, Hush Money with Joan Bennett, and the Eddie Cantor musical Palmy Days. Name: Grace Raft In his salad days, he made money performing (and dancing with the lady patrons) at establishments such as Maxims, El Fey (with. He toured the U.S., England and Africa performing for the troops from January through March 1944. George Raft was an American film actor who, in a long career, gave many strong performances in a variety of roles. [100] He and Marin returned to RKO to make the popular film noir Nocturne (1946), produced by Joan Harrison. Also Known As: George Ranft Died At Age: 79 Family: Spouse/Ex-: Grace Mulrooney (m. 1923 - her death. He was born George Ranft, and was the son of Eva (Glockner) and Conrad Ranft, a department store deliveryman. 0 828 . Wilder later said "We knew then that we'd have a good picture"[95] and Raft later admitted that "I wasn't very intelligent then. She passed away about 1970. In 1923, at the age of 22, Raft tied the knot to one Grace Mulrooney. Check out my other items !Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! Raft appeared in two Lippert Pictures low-budget thrillers, Escape Route (1952), shot in England with Sally Gray, and Loan Shark (1952). Spouses. Raft was one of many guest stars in Around the World in 80 Days (1956), and after the film's release, he said that "the telephone just seemed to stop ringing. Grace Mulrooney: Parents: Conrad Ranft, Eva Glockner: Siblings: Eva Ranft: Movies: [115], In 1944, he gave evidence when Bugsy Siegel was on trial for bookmaking. It achieved a healthy gross. That, combined with his dark good looks and sharp dressing, made him a local favorite at such spots as the El Fey Club with Texas Guinan. Wife: Grace Mulrooney (m. 1923, separated, d. 1970) High School: Stuyvesant High School, New York City, NY. George Raft, alkuperinen nimi George Ranft, ( 26. syyskuuta 1901 New York, Yhdysvallat - 24. marraskuuta 1980 Los Angeles, Yhdysvallat) oli yhdysvaltalainen nyttelij ja tanssija . AKA George Ranft. The troubled financial situation of his family had George working ever since he was a kid. Often seen on screen in prison garb during a movie career that included more than 100 productions over four decades, Mr. [14], Raft played minor-league baseball, reportedly with Springfield of the Eastern League, as a utility outfielder with pitching aspirations. George Raft (born George Ranft) was an American film actor and dancer identified with portrayals of gangsters in crime melodramas of the 1930s and 1940s. Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 20 Also popular was Black Widow (1954), a film noir with Ginger Rogers, but A Bullet for Joey (1955), which reunited Raft with Edward G. Robinson, was a flop. He then appeared in supporting roles in films such as Hush Money and Goldie. His portrayal of a gangster in the 1932 film Dancers in the Dark won him further critical acclaim. The slightly shady reputation may have helped his popularity early on, but it made him somewhat undesirable to movie executives later in his career. George Raft and Grayce Mulrooney - Dating, Gossip, News, Photos list. Raft achieved stardom as a gangland chieftain's sinister, coin-flipping bodyguard in the 1933 production of "Scarface. 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