Gene Raymond

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Gene Raymond (born Raymond Guion; August 13, 1908 – May 3, 1998)[1] was an American film, television, and stage actor of the 1930s and 1940s. In addition to acting, Raymond was also a singer, composer, screenwriter, director, producer, and decorated military pilot.

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Gene Raymond
Gene_Raymond_studio_portrait.jpg
Studio portrait of Raymond, c. mid-1930s
Born
Raymond Guion

(1908-08-13)August 13, 1908
New York City, U.S.
DiedMay 3, 1998(1998-05-03) (aged 89)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California
Occupations
  • Actor
  • pilot
  • screenwriter
  • producer
  • composer
  • songwriter
  • director
Years active1921–1975
Spouses
  • (m. 1937; died 1965)
  • Nelson Bentley Hees
    (m. 1974; died 1995)
Musical career
Instruments
  • Piano
  • Vocals
Military career
AllegianceFlag_of_the_United_States_%281912-1959%29.svg United States
Service/branch
Years of service1940–1968
RankUS-O6_insignia.svg Colonel
Unit
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsLegion of Merit
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