- With his wife, TV actress Patrician McKinnon, he directed a weekly concert program for cancer patients at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto.
- Brother-in-law of Catherine McKinnon and Donald Harron.
- Stepfather, with Patrician McKinnon, of daughter 'Shannon Ahern (I)'.
- At the age of three he performed as one of the Three Raes of Sunshine, which toured the Canadian vaudeville circuit.
- Served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a pilot in World War II and was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
- He later formed a popular musical group named "The Spitfire Band" which performed at hospitals, charity events and benefits for years.
- Was a producer with the CBC, including the program "Wayne and Shuster Show" and subsequently proved a popular singing host with his own series.
- He was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on October 18, 2001 for his services to communications in Canada.
- He was a talent scout before enlisting in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
- In the late 1950s, he moved to London (UK) and worked on BBC and Granada TV shows, as well as performing in cabarets. He was also a songwriter; his song "Please Don't Go" was recorded by Eddy Arnold, and "Happy Heart" has been covered by numerous artists.
- After National Service in RCAF, Rae became a familiar face on British TV in early 1960s as host of "Name That Tune". Former husband of actress Janette Scott.
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