Ralph Riggs

Ralph Roland Riggs (February 12, 1885 – September 16, 1951) was an American actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer. He worked primarily on stage as a musical theatre actor, baritone in light opera, and dancer, but also occasionally appeared in straight plays. He also choreographed several Broadway productions. He appeared in several musical short films in the 1930s and at the very end of his career appeared on American television from 1949 to 1951. Riggs was the son of actress Rose Stillman, and began his career as a child performer in his mother's theatre troupe. He was a member of the Boston Ideal Opera Company in the summer of 1902 and 1903, and performed as a member of the Ed Andrews O…