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John Emmet Raitt (/ r eɪ t /; January 29, 1917 – February 20, 2005) was an American actor and singer best known for his performances in musical theatre. Early years [ edit ] Raitt was born in Santa Ana, California . [3]
- Music Division, Library of Congress
- John Raitt Papers
John Raitt. Actor: The Pajama Game. One of the prime Broadway musical stars of the post WWII period, handsome John Raitt was once described by composer Richard Rodgers as "a big, brawny fellow with a magnificent baritone."
- January 29, 1917
- February 20, 2005
John Raitt was a baritone singer and actor who originated roles in "Oklahoma!", "Carousel" and "The Pajama Game". He had a long and successful career in musical theatre, TV and concerts, and was the father of blues/rock singer Bonnie Raitt.
- January 1, 1
- Santa Ana, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Pacific Palisades, California, USA
Feb 21, 2005 · John Raitt, the ruggedly handsome musical theater leading man who launched his Broadway career in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 1945 hit “Carousel” and later co-starred in “The Pajama Game” on Broadway...
Feb 21, 2005 · John Raitt, the lyric baritone who created Broadway history as Billy Bigelow in the original production of "Carousel" in 1945 and Sid Sorokin in "The Pajama Game " a decade later, died yesterday...
Feb 21, 2005 · John Raitt, the robust baritone who created the role of Billy Bigelow in the original New York production of “Carousel” and sang with Doris Day in the movie “Pajama Game,” died Sunday. He was 88.
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