Background
He was born in Christianburg, Guyana.
He was born in Christianburg, Guyana.
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Artist
Raye came to England to learn acting, studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
His singing style was reflective of National King Cole. He also starred in, produced and directed a television tribute to Cole, A Nightingale Sang, in 1985, in which he sang alongside the likes of Nina Simone, Will Gaines and Danny Williams. He was also an opening act for such performers as The Supremes and Eartha Kitt.
Other television roles included an appearance in Runaway Bay, whilst also acted in a number of theatre productions.
Raye died in London, England, on Friday, 31 March 2006 of prostate cancer following a ten year battle with the disease.
His younger brother, Robert Corbin, is the current leader of the People"s National Congress Reform (PNCR), the main Guyanese opposition political party.
He was best known for the semi-regular role of Burt in the Black British sitcom Desmond"s, as a member of The Georgetown Dreamers, a band that featured Desmond (Norman Beaton) and Raye"s fellow real-life musicians Porkpie (Ram John Holder) and Vince (Count Prince Miller).
