Ricky Jay(1946-2018)
- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Writer
Ricky Jay was born on 26 June 1946 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Magnolia (1999), Boogie Nights (1997) and Heist (2001). He was married to Chrisann Verges. He died on 24 November 2018 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Awards
- 6 wins & 2 nominations
Known for
Credits
Actor
- 2019
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2011
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009–2010
- 2009
- Intense
- John
- 2009
- 2007–2009
- 2008
- 2008
- 2008
Additional Crew
Writer
Personal details
- Official site
- Alternative name
- Rickey Jay
- Height
- 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
- Born
- Died
- November 24, 2018
- Los Angeles, California, USA(natural causes)
- Spouse
- Chrisann Verges2002 - November 24, 2018 (his death)
- ParentsShirley Katz
- Other worksStarred in the one-man show "Ricky Jay & His 52 Assistants", directed by David Mamet (McGinn-Cazale Theatre, New York City, New York, USA). Won Obie Award, Special Citation.
- Publicity listings
Did you know
- TriviaFamous for his astounding ability to throw playing cards, and is listed in the Guiness Book of World Records for throwing a playing card a hundred and ninety feet at ninety miles an hour. From ten paces he can throw a playing card into the flesh of a watermelon.
- TrademarkFrequently cast in films by David Mamet and Paul Thomas Anderson
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