Ray McDonald (dancer)

Ray McDonald (June 27, 1920 – February 20, 1959)[1] was a tap dancer who started his career as a vaudeville act with his older sister Grace McDonald, before being cast in a hit Broadway show, and then in films.[2][3][4][unreliable source?] He had a starring role in the films Down in San Diego and Born to Sing, some leading roles in other films, as well as lesser roles including in uncredited dance sequences.[4][unreliable source?]

McDonald's Broadway credits include Park Avenue (1946), Winged Victory (1943), Crazy With the Heat (1941), and Babes in Arms (1937).[5]

  1. ^ Quigley, Martin; Monush, Barry (July 4, 1995). "McDonald, Ray: Actor, Dancer". First Century of Film. OCLC 516144106 – via Open WorldCat.
  2. ^ "Police Find Dancer Dead in His Hotel". The New York Times. February 21, 1959.
  3. ^ "Overview for Ray McDonald". Turner Classic Movies.
  4. ^ a b "Today's Underrated Actor Spotlight: Ray McDonald". September 2, 2015.
  5. ^ "("Ray McDonald" search results)". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on 4 July 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2019.