George Raft

George Raft, in his own face, popping up in the 1960 Rat Pack heist — no disguise needed.

1960, Ocean's 11, George Raft walks in as George Raft.

Quick Facts

Role: Cameo as himself
Affiliation: Ocean's 11 Cast
First appears: 1960 Film Ocean's 11
Connection: Cameo appearance in the film

Lore & Background

In Ocean's 11, George Raft appears as himself. This cameo is part of a series of appearances by notable figures, including Red Skelton as himself. The film's closing shot shows the main cast walking away from the funeral home, with the Sands Hotel marquee behind them listing Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop as headliners. Raft's presence in the film connects the Rat Pack era to the earlier generation of Hollywood gangster films in which he starred.

Reader's Guide

George Raft's cameo in Ocean's 11 is a small but notable part of the film's rich tapestry of celebrity appearances. His role as Jack Strager, a casino owner, placing him among other cameos like Red Skelton and Shirley MacLaine. The film was shot on location at several Las Vegas hotels, including the Flamingo, Sands, Desert Inn, Riviera, and Sahara, providing an authentic backdrop for Raft's appearance. The film's closing shot, with the Sands Hotel marquee listing the main cast as headliners, underscores the star power Raft brought to the production.