Ray Donn (7 August 1937, in Poplar, East London, England) is an English entrepreneur and businessman-turned-actor.Raphael Siratsky (Ray Donn) born London's East End 7 August 1937 eldest of four children his single mother Rose Siratsky (aka Donn) 1906–1979 (Seamstress) born Wapping 26 October 1906. Mothers parents, Israel (1878–1933) & Hilda Siratsky (1885–1950) Jewish/Polish emigrants (1905), they had 8 children (6 girls 2 boys) & settled in Upper North Street Poplar East London trading as a barber.