Raymond Massey was a Canadian actor. He’s best known for his iconic portrayals of Abraham Lincoln in “Abe Lincoln in Illinois” (1940) and Dr. Leonard Gillespie in the TV series “Dr. Kildare” (1961-1966). Massey served in both World Wars, studied at Oxford University, and was part of a prominent Canadian family that owned the Massey-Harris tractor company. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his Lincoln performance and was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Born Raymond Hart Massey on August 30, 1896, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and died on July 29, 1983, at the age of 86 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How tall was Raymond Massey?
Raymond Massey’s height was 6ft 2in (188 cm).
“the six-foot, two-inch” – The Washington Post, 1983
“he wore lifts to play Lincoln” – The Wall Street Journal
How much did Raymond Massey weigh?
Raymond Massey weighed 172 lbs (78 kg).
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