I’ll sing as long as people want to hear me, and I’ll be able to sing as long as I’m alive.
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Birth: | 29th January, 1917 |
Death: | 20th February, 2005 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Actor, Singer |
John Emmet Raitt was born in Santa Ana, California, USA. He was an American actor and singer best known for his performances in musical theater. He studied at Fullerton Union High School, Fullerton, California. He graduated from the University of Redlands in 1939. He is best known for his stage roles in the musicals Carousel, Oklahoma!, The Pajama Game, Carnival in Flanders, Three Wishes for Jamie, and A Joyful Noise. His only leading film role was in the 1957 movie version of The Pajama Game. In 1945, he was one of the recipients of the first Theatre World Award for his debut performance in Carousel. In January 1992, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Live Theatre, located at 6126 Hollywood Blvd.
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