Ray Danton

Ray Danton

Deceased · Born: Sep 19, 1931 · Died: Feb 11, 1992

Personal Details

BornSep 19, 1931 New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Jack Kaplan
  • Myrtle Kaplan

Biography

Ray Danton, born Raymond Caplan on September 19, 1931, was a multifaceted artist who made a lasting impact in the entertainment industry.

Noted for his remarkable acting abilities, this talented individual has made a lasting impact on the world of cinema, with a significant number of his most memorable roles being in screen biographies where he expertly brought to life the complex characters of notorious figures from history.

One of his most iconic performances, and arguably one of the most enduring images in his body of work, was his portrayal of the infamous Legs Diamond in the 1960 film "The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond". This critically acclaimed performance not only showcased his impressive range as an actor but also cemented his status as a master of his craft.

Furthermore, his depiction of the legendary George Raft in the 1962 biopic "The George Raft Story" not only further solidified his reputation as a consummate professional but also demonstrated his remarkable ability to immerse himself in the characters he portrayed, thereby creating a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.

Career

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1976
{"id":86292,"title":"Sixpack Annie","year":"1975","character":"Mr. O'Meyer (as Raymond Danton)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sixpack-annie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86292.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86292.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Sixpack Annie
Sixpack Annie as Mr. O'Meyer (as Raymond Danton)
{"id":18579,"title":"Apache Blood","year":"1975","character":"Yellow Shirt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/apache-blood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18579.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18579.jpg"},"released":1}
Apache Blood
Apache Blood as Yellow Shirt
{"id":10236,"title":"The Rockford Files","year":1975,"character":"Chester Sierra","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-rockford-files","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10236.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10236.jpg"},"released":1}
The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files as Chester Sierra
{"id":33496,"title":"The Centerfold Girls","year":"1974","character":"Perry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-centerfold-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33496.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33496.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":164897,"title":"Runaway!","year":"1973","character":"Prof. Jack Dunn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/runaway-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164897.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164897.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Runaway!
Runaway! as Prof. Jack Dunn
{"id":1878,"title":"The Streets of San Francisco","year":1973,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-streets-of-san-francisco","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1878.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1878.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10275,"title":"Cannon","year":1973,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/cannon","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10275.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10275.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":173371,"title":"A Very Missing Person","year":"1972","character":"Capt. Westering","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-very-missing-person","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173371.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173371.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
A Very Missing Person
A Very Missing Person as Capt. Westering
{"id":104288,"title":"The Ballad of Billie Blue","year":"1972","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ballad-of-billie-blue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_104288.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_104288.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":165523,"title":"Banyon","year":"1971","character":"Victor Pappas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/banyon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165523.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165523.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Banyon
Banyon as Victor Pappas
{"id":10297,"title":"Night Gallery","year":1971,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/night-gallery","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10297.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10297.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8645,"title":"Hawaii Five-O","year":1970,"character":"Jimmy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hawaii-five-o","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8645.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8645.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
{"id":8655,"title":"Ironside","year":1968,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ironside-1967","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8655.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8655.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
{"id":225265,"title":"Secret Agent Super Dragon","year":"1966","character":"Bryan Cooper \/ Superdragon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/secret-agent-super-dragon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225265.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225265.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Secret Agent Super Dragon
Secret Agent Super Dragon as Bryan Cooper / Superdragon
{"id":8669,"title":"Honey West","year":1965,"character":"Sonny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/honey-west","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8669.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8669.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Honey West
Honey West as Sonny
{"id":65912,"title":"FBI Code 98","year":"1963","character":"Fred Vitale","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fbi-code-98","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65912.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65912.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
FBI Code 98
FBI Code 98 as Fred Vitale
{"id":96201,"title":"The Chapman Report","year":"1962","character":"Fred Linden","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-chapman-report","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96201.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96201.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
The Chapman Report
The Chapman Report as Fred Linden
{"id":10509,"title":"The Longest Day","year":"1962","character":"Capt. Frank","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-longest-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/73b6fjjs6p80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/73b6fjjs6p80.jpg"},"released":1}
The Longest Day
The Longest Day as Capt. Frank
{"id":173585,"title":"A Majority of One","year":"1961","character":"Jerry Black","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-majority-of-one","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173585.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173585.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
A Majority of One
A Majority of One as Jerry Black
{"id":96274,"title":"The George Raft Story","year":"1961","character":"George Raft","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-george-raft-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96274.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96274.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":66088,"title":"A Fever in the Blood","year":"1961","character":"Clem Marker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-fever-in-the-blood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66088.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66088.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":94606,"title":"Portrait of a Mobster","year":"1961","character":"'Legs' Diamond","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/portrait-of-a-mobster","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94606.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94606.jpg"},"released":1}
Portrait of a Mobster
Portrait of a Mobster as 'Legs' Diamond
{"id":32373,"title":"Ice Palace","year":"1960","character":"Bay Husack","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ice-palace","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32373.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32373.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Ice Palace
Ice Palace as Bay Husack
{"id":82298,"title":"The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond","year":"1960","character":"Jack 'Legs' Diamond","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-rise-and-fall-of-legs-diamond","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82298.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82298.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":14192,"title":"Yellowstone Kelly","year":"1959","character":"Sayapi, Gall's Nephew","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/yellowstone-kelly","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14192.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14192.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Yellowstone Kelly
Yellowstone Kelly as Sayapi, Gall's Nephew
{"id":33500,"title":"The Beat Generation","year":"1959","character":"Stanley Belmont","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-beat-generation","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33500.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33500.jpg"},"released":1}
The Beat Generation
The Beat Generation as Stanley Belmont
{"id":83974,"title":"The Big Operator","year":"1959","character":"Oscar Wetzel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-big-operator","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7qerc6lp6dt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7qerc6lp6dt0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Big Operator
The Big Operator as Oscar Wetzel
{"id":32471,"title":"Onionhead","year":"1958","character":"Ensign Dennis Higgins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/onionhead","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32471.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32471.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Onionhead
Onionhead as Ensign Dennis Higgins
{"id":66529,"title":"Too Much, Too Soon","year":"1958","character":"John Howard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/too-much-too-soon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66529.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66529.jpg"},"released":1}
Too Much, Too Soon
Too Much, Too Soon as John Howard
{"id":66646,"title":"Tarawa Beachhead","year":"1958","character":"Lt. Joel Brady","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tarawa-beachhead","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66646.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66646.jpg"},"released":1}
Tarawa Beachhead
Tarawa Beachhead as Lt. Joel Brady
{"id":10478,"title":"Bat Masterson","year":1958,"character":"Tonio","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bat-masterson","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10478.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10478.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":82464,"title":"The Night Runner","year":"1957","character":"Roy Turner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-night-runner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82464.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82464.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Night Runner
The Night Runner as Roy Turner
{"id":103831568,"title":"Climax!","year":1957,"character":"Co-Pilot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/climax","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831568.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831568.jpg"},"released":1}
Climax!
Climax! as Co-Pilot
{"id":66946,"title":"Outside the Law","year":"1956","character":"John Conrad, alias Johnny Salvo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/outside-the-law-1956","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66946.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66946.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Outside the Law
Outside the Law as John Conrad, alias Johnny Salvo
{"id":14865,"title":"Somebody Up There Likes Me","year":"1956","character":"Reporter (voice) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/somebody-up-there-likes-me-1956","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2hadcophtchg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2hadcophtchg.jpg"},"released":1}
Somebody Up There Likes Me
Somebody Up There Likes Me as Reporter (voice) (uncredited)
{"id":67210,"title":"The Looters","year":"1955","character":"Pete Corder","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-looters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67210.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67210.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
The Looters
The Looters as Pete Corder
{"id":82591,"title":"The Spoilers","year":"1955","character":"Blackie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-spoilers-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82591.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82591.jpg"},"released":1}
The Spoilers
The Spoilers as Blackie
{"id":67093,"title":"Chief Crazy Horse","year":"1955","character":"Little Big Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chief-crazy-horse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6g0l37vcnub0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6g0l37vcnub0.jpg"},"released":1}
Chief Crazy Horse
Chief Crazy Horse as Little Big Man
{"id":67095,"title":"I'll Cry Tomorrow","year":"1955","character":"David Tredman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ill-cry-tomorrow-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67095.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67095.jpg"},"released":1}
I'll Cry Tomorrow
I'll Cry Tomorrow as David Tredman
{"id":103834771,"title":"Lux Video Theatre","year":1954,"character":"David Douglas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lux-video-theatre","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834771.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834771.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre as David Douglas
{"id":62171,"title":"The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer","year":"1986","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-return-of-mickey-spillanes-mike-hammer-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62171.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62171.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":86230,"title":"Psychic Killer","year":"1975","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/psychic-killer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86230.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86230.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Psychic Killer
Psychic Killer as Director, Writer
{"id":86577,"title":"Crypt of the Living Dead","year":"1973","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crypt-of-the-living-dead","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86577.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86577.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
{"id":24469,"title":"Deathmaster","year":"1972","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/deathmaster","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24469.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24469.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Deathmaster
Deathmaster as Director