Ray Arnett

Ray Arnett
Born c. 1917
United States
Died March 12, 2015 (aged 97)
Beverly Hills, California
Occupation Producer, choreographer, stage director

Ray Arnett (c. 1917 – March 12, 2015) was an American producer, choreographer and stage director best known for his work with Liberace.[1]

Arnett is also known for introducing Liberace to future partner Scott Thorson.[2][3][4][5]

Arnett was portrayed by actor Tom Papa in the 2013 HBO film Behind the Candelabra.[6]

He died on March 12, 2015, at the age of 97.[7]

References

  1. Goodwin, Betty (December 14, 1994). "RSVP : One Final Fling in the Land of Liberace". The Los Angeles Times.
  2. Behind the Candelabra — My Life with Liberace by Scott Thorson and Alex Thorliefson; pp. 47; Copyright 1988; E.P. Dutton Publishing; ISBN 0-525-24653-3
  3. "Interview with Scott Thorson (Transcript)". Larry King Live (CNN). Airdate 12 August 2002 - 21:00 ET. Retrieved 29 December 2012. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. "Behind the Candelabra". NPR. 2013.
  5. Furr Soloman, Connie. Liberace Extravaganza!.
  6. "Behind the Candelabra". HBO. 2013.
  7. http://variety.com/2015/legit/people-news/choreographer-ray-arnett-best-known-for-work-with-liberace-dies-at-97-1201460970/

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