Ray Arnett

Ray Arnett (September 17, 1917 – March 12, 2015) was an American producer, choreographer and stage director best known for his work with Liberace.[1][2]

Ray Arnett
Portrait taken by Allan Warren in 1968
Born(1917-09-17)September 17, 1917
United States
DiedMarch 12, 2015(2015-03-12) (aged 97)
Beverly Hills, California
Occupation(s)Producer, choreographer, stage director

Arnett is also known for introducing Liberace to future partner Scott Thorson.[3][4][5][6]

Arnett was portrayed by actor Tom Papa in the 2013 HBO film Behind the Candelabra.[7]

He died on March 12, 2015, at the age of 97.[8]

References
  1. Goodwin, Betty (December 14, 1994). "RSVP : One Final Fling in the Land of Liberace". The Los Angeles Times.
  2. "Ray ARNETT Obituary (2015) Los Angeles Times". Legacy.com.
  3. 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
  4. "Interview with Scott Thorson (Transcript)". Larry King Live. CNN. 12 August 2002. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  5. "Behind the Candelabra". NPR. 2013.
  6. Furr Soloman, Connie (9 April 2013). Liberace Extravaganza!. ISBN 9780062202567.
  7. "Behind the Candelabra". HBO. 2013.
  8. "Choreographer Ray Arnett, Best Known for Work with Liberace, Dies at 97". 26 March 2015.


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