Ray Aranha
Ray Aranha is a Broadway performer known for Meet My Sister. Explore their Broadway credits, shows, and songs below.
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About
Ray Aranha (May 1, 1939 – October 9, 2011) was an American actor, playwright, and stage director born in Miami, Florida. His Broadway career spanned from 1982 to 2000 and included credits in "MASTER HAROLD"…and the boys, Fences, Parade, and the musical Meet My Sister. He died on October 9, 2011, at the age of 72 from a stroke.
Aranha earned a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Playwright in 1974 for My Sister, My Sister. He also wrote and performed a one-man show titled I Am Black. On Broadway, he took on the role of Jim Bono in Fences.
Beyond the stage, Aranha built a career in film and television. He co-starred in the ABC series Married People, which ran in 1990 before being canceled in 1991, and subsequently appeared in The Heights in 1992. His television work also included roles on Are You Afraid of the Dark?, New York Undercover, and Law & Order. His film credits include Dead Man Walking (1995), Deconstructing Harry (1997), and Maid in Manhattan (2002).
Personal Details
- Born
- May 31, 1939
- Hometown
- Miami, Florida, USA
- Died
- October 9, 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Ray Aranha?
- Ray Aranha is a Broadway performer known for Meet My Sister. Ray Aranha (May 1, 1939 – October 9, 2011) was an American actor, playwright, and stage director born in Miami, Florida. His Broadway career spanned from 1982 to 2000 and included credits in "MASTER HAROLD"…and the boys, Fences, Parade, and the musical Meet My Sister. He died on October 9, 2011, at t...
- What shows has Ray Aranha appeared in?
- Ray Aranha has appeared in Meet My Sister.
- What roles has Ray Aranha played?
- Ray Aranha has played roles as Performer, Writer.
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