John Raitt

John Raitt

Deceased · Born: Jan 29, 1917 · Died: Feb 20, 2005

Known For

The Pajama GameThe Pajama Game
Annie Get Your GunAnnie Get Your Gun
3rd Rock from the Sun3rd Rock from the Sun
Minstrel ManMinstrel Man

Personal Details

BornJan 29, 1917 Santa Ana, California, USA
Spouse

  • Rosemary Kraemer

    ( Oct 2, 1981 to Feb 20, 2005 )

  • Rosamond Kathleen Smith (Landry)

    ( Jun 25, 1972 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Marjorie Geraldine Haydock

    ( Dec 28, 1942 to Nov 1, 1971 )

Biography

John Raitt, a renowned Broadway musical star, was described by composer Richard Rodgers as "a big, brawny fellow with a magnificent baritone." Born on January 29, 1917, in Santa Ana, California, John Emmet Raitt was the son of Archie John Raitt, founder and director of the North Orange County Young Men's Christian Association.

Career

2003
Great Performances
Great Performances as Sid Sorokin (segment "The Pajama Game")
1957
Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Get Your Gun as Frank Butler
The Pajama Game
The Pajama Game as Sid Sorokin
1944
Minstrel Man
Minstrel Man as Singer
1942
Ship Ahoy
Ship Ahoy as Sailor
Joe Smith, American
Joe Smith, American as Aircraft Plant Worker (uncredited)
1941
Billy the Kid
Billy the Kid as Baritone in 'Lazy Acres' Number (uncredited)
1940
Little Nellie Kelly
Little Nellie Kelly as Intern (uncredited)
Flight Command
Flight Command as Hell Cat (uncredited)
2003
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There