Mack Gray

Mack Gray (December 11, 1905 – January 17, 1981) was an American actor who was the brother of Joe Gray (actor) and great-uncle of Jon Abrahams.

He was given the nickname "Killer" by Carole Lombard due to his roles in films as a tough guy. Longtime friend and confidant of George Raft, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra, who often cast him in their films.(1) (2). Gray was a close associate of Dean Martin for close to 35 years. (2)

Selected filmography

 * Applause (1929).... as Slim's Brother
 * Goin' to Town (1935).... as Croupier
 * The Glass Key (1935).... as Duke
 * The House Across the Bay (1940).... as Doorman/Lookout
 * Diamond Horseshoe (1945).... as Mack, the Waiter
 * Nocturne (1946) .... as Gratz
 * Race Street (1948) .... as Stringy
 * Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949).... as Gangster Henchman
 * A Dangerous Profession (1949).... as Fred, the Taxi Driver
 * Wabash Avenue (1950).... as Poker Player
 * Rhubarb (1951).... as Suspect in Polo-coat in Line-up
 * Love Nest (1951).... as Man in Jail
 * Ten Thousand Bedrooms (1957).... as Party Guest
 * Sergeants 3 (1962).... as Bartender
 * Who's Got the Action? (1962).... as Hood