He was soon cast in classics such as Red Dust (1932) (opposite Jean Harlow and Clark Gable) and in Ex-Lady (1933) (as the husband of Bette Davis 's character). They remained together until her death in 1965. He was a friend and colleague of Theodore Roethke, among other Northwest poets who created a distinct regional voice. Genealogy profile for Nelson Bentley Genealogy for Nelson Bentley (1918 - 1990) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Please reset your password. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [8], For his contributions to the motion picture and television industries, Gene Raymond has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located at 7001 Hollywood Boulevard (motion pictures) and 1708 Vine Street (television).[21]. Wife of Gene Raymond The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. His career continued to grow with a starring role in Sadie McKee (1934) (opposite Joan Crawford). Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Raymond and MacDonald appeared in one film together, Smilin Through, in 1941. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Nelson Hees-Raymond (188325736)? GREAT NEWS! MacDonald and Raymond made one film together, Smilin' Through, which came out as the U.S. was on the verge of entering World War II. Birth 21 Aug 1914 Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA; Death: 19 Mar 1995 (aged 80) Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County, California, USA: Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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The book also claims that Louis B. Mayer engineered the 1937 marriage of MacDonald to Raymondeven though Mayer knew Raymond was bisexualto prevent MacDonald from marrying Nelson Eddy. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Help us build our profile of Nel Bentley Hees! Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Gene Raymond's net worth [9], Raymond married Jeanette MacDonald in 1937. Brother-in-law of Clarence Rock and of Marie Blake (also known as Blossom Rock). Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. [11] This is reflected in Raymond's cinematic roles. See the article in its original context from. This includes a photo of Raymond's arrest sheet in January 1938;[8] a US Army nurse is named and quoted concerning his second arrest; and a retired Scotland Yard detective named Joe Sampson confirms the third arrest, which occurred in England during World War II.[9]. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Gene Raymond, a handsome blond film star of the 1930s, died of pneumonia Sunday nightat Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Build your family tree online ; Share photos and videos . Their marriage was considered one of Hollywoods most idyllic. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? [9] George Sidney once called Raymond "the most gorgeous thing the world had ever seen". [4], On May 3, 1998, at 89 years of age, Raymond died of pneumonia in Los Angeles, California. Gene Raymond and Nel Bentley Hees - Dating, Gossip, News, Photos list. In 1963, MacDonald, who suffered from heart disease, had an arterial transplant, and Raymond tried to nurse her back to health. "[1] He founded the Castalia Reading Series, which started at the University of Washington in the mid-seventies and continues today. Learn more about managing a memorial . All Rights Reserved. Survived by her husband, Gene Raymond; niece, Gwen Bentley, Gai Swanson, and Kathy Bentley; nephew, Patrick Convey. Despite rumors of getting close with Jane Wyman,[8] in 1974, Raymond married Nelson Bentley Hees and they lived together in Pacific Palisades. "[24] Nevertheless MacDonald had additional later documented pregnancies while married to Raymond, all of which ended in miscarriage. Try again later. He worked at several studios until he began a contract with RKO in 1935. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Blake was best-known for her role as "Grandmama" on television's The Addams Family (1964). Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. His wife is Nelson Ada Bentley Hees-Raymond (8 September1974 - 1995)( her death), Jeanette MacDonald (16 June1937 - 14 January1965)( her death). You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Soon after, he met and fell in love with one of MGM's stars, actress/singer Jeanette MacDonald. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Nelson Bentley (19181990) was an American poet and professor at the University of Washington in Seattle. Nel passed away on month day 1995, at age 80 at death place, California. In fact, when he married Jeanette MacDonald in 1937, she was still in love with Nelson Eddy, her first and only love. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. In 1941, he and Jeanette were cast opposite one another in Smilin' Through (1941), their only picture together. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Biographer Sharon Rich reported in her Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald biography, Sweethearts, that Raymond and MacDonald had a rocky marriage. He wrote a number of songs, including the popular "Will You?" 0 cemeteries found in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA. He also was a decorated bomber pilot of World War II and the male lead in one of Hollywood's most enduring marriages: a 28-year union with the singer and actress Jeannette MacDonald, whom he married in 1937. At the outbreak of war, Mr. Raymond joined the Army Air Forces as a pilot in the B-17 bomber group that inaugurated precision bombing. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. MacDonald often worried about her husband's self-esteem. [1] He was a Republican. Try again later. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Original Name Raymomd Guion Birth 13 Aug 1908 New York, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA Death 3 May 1998 (aged 89) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Burial Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA Show Map Plot Gene Raymonds income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. lists On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He served as an observer aboard B-17 anti-submarine flights along the Atlantic coast before attending intelligence school and shipping out to England in July 1942. He was married a second time, in 1974, to Nel Bentley Hees, who died three years ago. Gene Raymond, whose dashing blond looks led to a long career in theater, film and television, died on Sunday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. GREAT NEWS! [10] He met her at a Hollywood party two years earlier at Roszika Dolly's home;[11] MacDonald agreed to a date, as long as it was at her family's dinner table. In the 1970s he appeared on ABC Television Network's Paris 7000 and had guest roles in The Outer Limits, Robert Montgomery Presents, Playhouse 90, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Ironside, The Defenders, Mannix, The Name of the Game, Lux Video Theatre, Kraft Television Theatre and U.S. Steel Hour. [7] He served as an observer aboard B-17 anti-submarine flights along the Atlantic coast before attending intelligence school and shipping out to England in July 1942. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Who is Nel Bentley Hees dating? [1] Although he was an accomplished poet in his own right, those who knew him believed his teaching was more important to him; his wife Beth Singer Bentley said after his death that he "cared more for his students' success than for his own. When MacDonald appeared with facial bruises at a Hollywood party, Eddy went to Raymond's house and beat him senseless in his driveway, nearly killing him, an incident which was reported in the newspapers as Raymond suffering an accidental fall down a flight of stairs. [10] Enraged, studio chief Mayer ordered MacDonald and Raymond to resume the appearance of a happily married couple, and, to demonstrate his power over their careers, he had Raymond blacklisted following his 1938 arrest. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [5], Following the beginning of World War II in Europe in 1939, Raymond felt certain the U.S. would eventually enter the war. Try again later. (The cast included Mary Boland, Edna May Oliver, and a young Humphrey Bogart.). Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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