John Raitt - Actor Profile

John Raitt

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
12Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 29, 1917
Birth Place: Santa Ana, California, USA

About John Raitt

John Emmett Raitt (January 19, 1917 – February 20, 2005) was an American actor and singer best known for his performances in musical theater. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Raitt, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

John Raitt Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Raitt reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of John Raitt's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of John Raitt'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 Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Raitt Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Raitt's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie John Raitt has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 Broadway's Lost Treasures Sid Sorokin (segment "The Pajama Game") Average Similar →
2003 Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There Self Hit Similar →
1998 Doris Day: It's Magic Self Flop Similar →
1995 Bonnie Raitt Has Something To Talk About Self Flop Similar →
1957 Annie Get Your Gun Frank Butler Hit Similar →
1957 The Pajama Game Sid Sorokin Average Similar →
1944 Minstrel Man Singer Flop Similar →
1942 Ship Ahoy Sailor Average Similar →
1942 Joe Smith, American Aircraft Plant Worker (uncredited) Average Similar →
1941 Billy the Kid Baritone in 'Lazy Acres' Number (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1940 Flight Command Hell Cat (uncredited) Average Similar →
1940 Little Nellie Kelly Intern (uncredited) Hit Similar →

John Raitt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Raitt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Raitt is "Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has John Raitt acted in?

John Raitt has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Raitt?

Other notable films include "Little Nellie Kelly", "Annie Get Your Gun", and "The Pajama Game".

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