John Raitt

John Emmett Raitt (January 19, 1917, Santa Ana, California, USA - February 20, 2005, Pacific Palisades, California) was a star of the musical theater stage. Best known for his roles in the classic musicals Carousel, Oklahoma! and The Pajama Game, he set the standard for virile, handsome, strong-voiced leading men during the golden age of the Broadway musical.

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January 19 - 1917 - Santa Ana, California - USA - February 20 - 2005 - Pacific Palisades, California - Musical theater - Carousel - Oklahoma! - The Pajama Game

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In 1945, John Raitt was one of the recipients of the first Theatre World Award for his debut performance in "Carousel."

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He was the father of singer Bonnie Raitt.

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He died at his Pacific Palisades, California, home from complications due to pneumonia.

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