Famous People with Name Macrae

Neil John MacRae            Origin/Culture/Country: Scottish

Neil John MacRae: He is a Scottish cricketer.

Albert Gordon MacRae            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Albert Gordon MacRae: was an American actor and singer, best known for his appearances in musical films of the 1950s.Born in East Orange, New Jersey, MacRae graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1940 and served as a navigator in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He made his Broadway debut in the mid-1940s, acquiring his first recording contract soon afterwards. Many of his hit recordings were made with Jo Stafford. It was in 1948 that he appeared in his first film, The Big Punch, a non-musical boxing drama. He soon began an on-screen partnership with Doris Day and appeared with her in several films. In 1953, he starred opposite Kathryn Grayson in the third film version of The Desert Song. This was followed by starring appearances in two major films of Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, Oklahoma! (1955) and Carousel (1956), both opposite Shirley Jones. At this point, alcoholism interfered with his career, and fewer movie musicals with a demand for his type of singing voice continued to be made, but MacRae appeared frequently on television and eventually overcame his alcoholism. He also toured in summer stock and appeared in nightclubs. In 1967, he replaced Robert Preston in the original Broadway run of the musical I Do! I Do!, starring opposite Carol Lawrence, who had taken over the role from Mary Martin.

Meredith MacRae            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Meredith MacRae: was an American actress.Her game show appearances were also numerous and included: Match Game, What's My Line?, I've Got A Secret, Tattletales (with then-husband Greg Mullavey), Hollywood Squares, To Tell The Truth, Password (ABC version), $10,000 Pyramid, Mantrap, Break The Bank, Celebrity Whew!, Card Sharks, and Family Feud.

Travis MacRae            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Travis MacRae: a Canadian singer/songwriter known for his folk (or folk blues) music, for his accomplished guitar and harmonica playing, and for his rough, somewhat Southern-styled vocals. He is often, but not always, accompanied by backing musicians on record.MacRae's

John David MacRae            Origin/Culture/Country: American

John David MacRae: was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Apple Hill, Ontario and became a farmer. MacRae served as councillor and reeve of Kenyon Township. He was first elected to Parliament at the Glengarry riding in the 1935 general election. After serving one term, the 18th Canadian Parliament, MacRae campaigned under the Conservative-based National Government party banner for the 1940 election but was defeated by William MacDiarmid of the Liberals.