Ray Mala

Ray Mala (December 27, 1906 – September 23, 1952) was the first Native American movie star and the most prolific film actor Alaska has thus far produced. Mala was recently named a "Top Ten Alaskan" by TIME Magazine. He starred in MGM's Academy Award-winning Eskimo, directed by Woody Van Dyke.

Personal facts

Ray Mala
Alias (AKA)Wise Ray
Birth dateDecember 27, 1906
Birth nameRay Wise
Birth place
District of Alaska , United States
cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Date of deathSeptember 23, 1952
Place of death
Hollywood , United States

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