George Raft
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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. A stylish leading man in dozens of movies, today Raft is mostly known for his gangster roles in the original Scarface (1932), Each Dawn I Die (1939), and Billy Wilder's 1959 comedy Some Like It Hot, as a dancer in Bolero (1934), and a truck driver in They Drive by Night (1940). Description above from the Wikipedia article George Raft, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
George Raft Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of George Raft reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of George Raft's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of George Raft's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films, which stands out as a key performance.
Best George Raft Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George Raft's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie George Raft has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films | Himself (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Man with Bogart's Face | Petey Cane | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Upper Hand | Charles Binnaggio | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Patsy | George Raft | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Ladies Man | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Ocean's Eleven | Jack Strager | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Some Like It Hot | Spats Colombo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days | Saloon Bouncer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | A Bullet for Joey | Joe Victor | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Black Widow | Detective Bruce | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | I'll Get You for This | Nick Cain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Red Light | Johnny Torno | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Johnny Allegro | Johnny Allegro | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Race Street | Dan Gannin | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Nocturne | Joe Warne | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Johnny Angel | Johnny Angel | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Background to Danger | Joe Barton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Stage Door Canteen | George Raft | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Breakdowns of 1942 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Breakdowns of 1941 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Manpower | Johnny Marshall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Cavalcade of the Academy Awards | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | They Drive by Night | Joe Fabrini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Invisible Stripes | Cliff Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Each Dawn I Die | 'Hood' Stacey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | I Stole a Million | Joe Lourik | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Spawn of the North | Tyler Dawson | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | You and Me | Joe Dennis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Souls at Sea | Powdah | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Fashion Side of Hollywood | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Every Night at Eight | Tops Cardona | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Glass Key | Ed Beaumont | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Stolen Harmony | Ray Ferraro | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Rumba | Joe Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Bolero | Raoul De Baere | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | All of Me | Honey Rogers | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | If I Had a Million | Eddie Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Night After Night | Joe Anton | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Night World | Ed Powell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Scarface | Guino Rinaldo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Taxi! | William Kenny (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Palmy Days | Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Quick Millions | Jimmy Kirk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Gold Diggers of Broadway | Dancer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
George Raft - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of George Raft?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Raft is "Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has George Raft acted in?
George Raft has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by George Raft?
Other notable films include "Some Like It Hot", "Scarface", and "Quick Millions".