Raymond Hackett

Biography

Raymond Hackett (July 15, 1902 – July 7, 1958) was an American stage and film actor whose career bridged the final years of silent cinema and the rise of early sound films. Born in New York City to a theatrical family, he made his Broadway debut at just five years old, performing as Master Raymond Hackett and quickly establishing himself as a gifted child actor. Hackett transitioned to Hollywood in the late 1920s, becoming a familiar face in early talkies. Between 1929 and 1931 he appeared in a string of major studio productions, including "The Trial of Mary Dugan," "Madame X," "Our Blushing Brides," and "Not So Dumb." His roles often cast him as earnest young men, romantic leads, or sympathetic supporting characters during a period when studios were rapidly adapting to sound technology. By the early 1930s, Hackett stepped away from film and returned to the stage, where he continued to work steadily in touring productions and regional theater. His personal life included marriages to actress Myra Hampton and later to silent‑film star Blanche Sweet, with whom he remained until his death. Raymond Hackett died in Los Angeles in 1958 at age 55.

Most Known For

Our Blushing Brides

as David Jardine

Madame X

as Raymond Floriot

Footlights and Fools

as Jimmy Willet

The Cat Creeps

as Paul

Not So Dumb

as Bill

Boo

as Paul (edited from "The Cat Creeps")

The Trial of Mary Dugan

as Jimmy Dugan

The Sea Wolf

as Allen Rand

Numbered Men

as Bud 'The Kid' Leonard

The Love of Sunya

as Kenneth Ashling

Let Us Be Gay

as Bruce

The Girl in the Show

as Mal Thorne

Seed

as Junior Carter

On Your Back

as Harvey

The Country Flapper

as Shipp Jumpp

Manhattan Serenade

as Man in Park

The Cruise of the Make-Believes

as Daniel Meggison

The Ringtailed Rhinoceros

as Billie Loring / The Prince

A Child's Devotion

as Laddie - The Child