Raymond St. Jacques
TV Actor

Raymond St. Jacques Net Worth

Raymond St. Jacques was born on March 1, 1930 in Connecticut and is best known for his role as Simon Blake on the western television series Rawhide. This was one of the first major roles for a black actor, and it helped to pave the way for more diverse casting in Hollywood.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 1, 1930
Birth Place Connecticut
Age 90 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 27, 1990 (age 60)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $2 Million (2024)

About

His role as Simon Blake on Rawhide was one of the first major ones for any black actor.

Before Fame

He started writing plays in his teenage years, and performed in a production of Othello, continuing to entertain even during his stint in the U.S. Air Force.

Trivia

His choice of roles ran the gamut, from the classic blaxploitation film Cotton Comes to Harlem, to Edward Zwick's Glory, where he played Frederick Douglas.

Family Life

He grew up in Hartford, Connecticut.

Associated With

His breakthrough role was in the 1967 movie The Comedians, alongside the husband-and-wife team of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.

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