Mala

Mala

Deceased · Born: Dec 27, 1906 · Died: Sep 23, 1952

Personal Details

BornDec 27, 1906 Territory of Alaska, USA
Relatives
  • Ted Mala (Grandchild)
  • Galina (Grandchild)

Biography

Ray Mala, a renowned actor, originated from the vast and rugged terrain of Alaska. Throughout his illustrious career, he had the unique distinction of portraying characters from various indigenous cultures, including the Inuits and Hawaiians, in a multitude of films.

Mala's impressive filmography boasts an extensive list of over 25 movies, showcasing his remarkable versatility as an actor. Some of his most notable roles include his appearances in the 1933 film "Eskimo", as well as the 1935 drama "Last of the Pagans", which was based on the celebrated novel "Typee" by Herman Melville.

Furthermore, Mala's impressive acting credentials also include his portrayal of Wild Bill Hickok in the 1938 film "The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok", which was later commemorated with a 29-cent postal stamp issued in the United States.

In addition to his numerous film credits, Mala also appeared in other notable movies such as "Honolulu Lu" (1941) and "Red Snow" (1952),solidifying his position as a talented and accomplished actor in the Hollywood landscape.

Career

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1952
Red Snow
Red Snow as Sgt. Koovuk
{"id":187238,"title":"The Girl from Alaska","year":"1942","character":"Charley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-girl-from-alaska","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187238.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187238.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
{"id":71188,"title":"The Tuttles of Tahiti","year":"1942","character":"Nat","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-tuttles-of-tahiti","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71188.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71188.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71255,"title":"The Mad Doctor of Market Street","year":"1942","character":"Barab","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mad-doctor-of-market-street","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71255.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71255.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71164,"title":"Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake","year":"1942","character":"Marnoa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/son-of-fury-the-story-of-benjamin-blake","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71164.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71164.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":175609,"title":"Honolulu Lu","year":"1941","character":"Native Cop","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/honolulu-lu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175609.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175609.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Honolulu Lu
Honolulu Lu as Native Cop
{"id":71432,"title":"Hold Back the Dawn","year":"1941","character":"Young Mexican Bridegroom (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hold-back-the-dawn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71432.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71432.jpg"},"released":1}
Hold Back the Dawn
Hold Back the Dawn as Young Mexican Bridegroom (uncredited)
{"id":72106,"title":"The Devil's Pipeline","year":"1940","character":"Talamu","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-devils-pipeline-1940","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72106.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72106.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
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{"id":201531,"title":"South of Pago Pago","year":"1940","character":"Native Diver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/south-of-pago-pago","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201531.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201531.jpg"},"released":1}
South of Pago Pago
South of Pago Pago as Native Diver
{"id":83124,"title":"Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe","year":"1940","character":"Prince of the Rock People (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flash-gordon-conquers-the-universe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83124.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83124.jpg"},"released":1}
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe as Prince of the Rock People (uncredited)
{"id":71802,"title":"North West Mounted Police","year":"1940","character":"Indian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/north-west-mounted-police","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7afeqb6i8ah0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7afeqb6i8ah0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72495,"title":"Mutiny on the Blackhawk","year":"1939","character":"Wani - Native Slave Leader","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mutiny-on-the-blackhawk","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72495.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72495.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
Mutiny on the Blackhawk
Mutiny on the Blackhawk as Wani - Native Slave Leader
{"id":32452,"title":"Union Pacific","year":"1939","character":"Indian Finding Cigar Store Indian (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/union-pacific","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1240m90jrqo8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1240m90jrqo8.jpg"},"released":1}
Union Pacific
Union Pacific as Indian Finding Cigar Store Indian (uncredited)
{"id":72580,"title":"Hawk of the Wilderness","year":"1938","character":"Kias","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hawk-of-the-wilderness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72580.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72580.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
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{"id":72842,"title":"The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok","year":"1938","character":"Little Elk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-adventures-of-wild-bill-hickok","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72842.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72842.jpg"},"released":1}
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1936
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1935
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1933
Eskimo
Eskimo as Mala, aka Kripik (uncredited)