Actors who died on November 24

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on November 24. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1980 George Raft

  George Raft was an American film actor and dancer best known for his portrayals of gangsters in crime melodramas of the 1930s and 1940s. He became a major Hollywood star but is also remembered for turning down several landmark film roles. [bio]

• 2005 Pat Morita

  Pat Morita was a Japanese-American actor and comedian best known for his role as Mr. Miyagi in 'The Karate Kid' film series, for which he received an Academy Award nomination. His career spanned several decades in both television and film, making him one of the most recognized Asian American actors in Hollywood. [bio]