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Ray Malone

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Ray Malone was a tap dancer and choreographer who appeared in films and television programs. He was a regular on Broadway Open House.[1] He had major roles in the films Slightly Terrific and Moonlight in Vermont.[2] He was also a guest on various shows including a handful of appearances on Dagmar's Canteen as well as on the Garry Moore Show. He performed in the Colgate Comedy Hour in a variety of roles.[3] Jerry Lewis introduced Malone in a performance on the show with Eve Young, who sang "Hello, Young Lovers", followed by Malone in a dance and tap performance.

Malone was a dancer and dance director for the musical "Hugs and Kisses".[4] He recorded an album with street performer Moondog.[3]

References

  1. ^ Malone, Ray (May 29, 1950). "Ray Malone on Broadway Open House". Performing Arts Encyclopedia – via memory.loc.gov.
  2. ^ "Moonlight in Vermont (1943)". BFI. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
  3. ^ a b Seibert, Brian (November 17, 2015). What the Eye Hears: A History of Tap Dancing. Farrar, Straus and Giroux. ISBN 9781429947619 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "Ray Malone in Musical". The New York Times. August 28, 1951.