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Overview
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He is noted as one of magic's expert card technicians. He was the curator... moreAwards:
5 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(29 articles)
The Brothers Bloom (From t5m.com. 6 October 2009, 8:31 AM, PDT)
DVD Playhouse--September 2009
(From The Hollywood Interview. 26 September 2009, 1:01 PM, PDT)
US TV Schedule:
| Sun. Nov. 15 | 9:00 AM | DSC | MythBusters | Exploding Jawbreaker | #2.7 |
Filmography
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1. | "The Unit" (2006) | Agent Kern (4 episodes, 2007-2009) | 2009 | - | 8.0 (39) |
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2. | The Brothers Bloom (2008) | (voice) Narrator | 2008 | - | 7.1 (7,295) |
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3. | Redbelt (2008) | Marty Brown | 2008 | - | 7.0 (10,099) |
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4. | The Great Buck Howard (2008) | Gil Bellamy | 2008 | - | 6.8 (3,458) |
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5. | "Kidnapped" (2006) | Roger Prince (4 episodes, 2006-2007) | 2007 | - | 7.5 (953) |
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6. | The Prestige (2006) | Milton | 2006 | $97.2M | 8.4 (174,453) |
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7. | Last Days (2005) | Detective | 2005 | - | 5.7 (8,799) |
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8. | "Deadwood" (2004) | Eddie Sawyer (10 episodes, 2004) | 2004 | - | 9.2 (11,530) |
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9. | Incident at Loch Ness (2004) | Party Guest | 2004 | - | 6.7 (1,882) |
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10. | Heist (2001/I) | Don 'Pinky' Pincus | 2001 | - | 6.4 (15,653) |
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11. | Heartbreakers (2001) | Dawson's Auctioneer | 2001 | - | 6.2 (19,354) |
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12. | State and Main (2000) | Jack | 2000 | - | 6.8 (12,556) |
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13. | "The X Files" (1993) | Albert Pinchbeck / 3 characters not shown (1 episode, 2000) | 2000 | - | 9.1 (22,831) |
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14. | Magnolia (1999) | Burt Ramsey / Narrator | 1999 | $39.2M | 8.0 (111,424) |
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15. | Mystery Men (1999) | Victor Weems | 1999 | - | 5.8 (29,821) |
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16. | Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) | Henry Gupta | 1997 | $347M | 6.4 (43,035) |
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17. | Hacks (1997/I) | The Hat | 1997 | - | 5.0 (173) |
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18. | Boogie Nights (1997) | Kurt Longjohn | 1997 | $40.8M | 7.8 (64,889) |
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19. | The Spanish Prisoner (1997) | George Lang | 1997 | - | 7.3 (11,918) |
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20. | The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky (1995) (TV) | Hawkes | 1995 | - | 6.4 (181) |
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21. | Ring of the Musketeers (1992) (TV) | Kerns | 1992 | - | 3.0 (147) |
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22. | The Water Engine (1992) (TV) | Ratty Inventor | 1992 | - | 6.6 (149) |
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23. | "Civil Wars" (1991) | Lenny NiCastro (1 episode, 1991) | 1991 | - | 6.2 (33) |
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24. | Homicide (1991) | Aaron | 1991 | - | 6.9 (1,949) |
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25. | Things Change (1988) | Mr. Silver | 1988 | - | 6.9 (1,498) |
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26. | House of Games (1987) | George/Vegas Man | 1987 | - | 7.4 (7,317) |
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27. | "Simon & Simon" (1981) | Bird (1 episode, 1983) | 1983 | - | 7.1 (549) |
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28. | A Midsummer Night's Dream (1982) (TV) | Philostrate | 1982 | - | 7.2 (49) |
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1. | Ocean's Thirteen (2007) | (consultant) | 2007 | $311M | 7.0 (67,849) |
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2. | The Prestige (2006) | (technical advisor: magic) | 2006 | $97.2M | 8.4 (174,453) |
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3. | The Illusionist (2006) | (technical advisor: magic) | 2006 | $41.2M | 7.7 (81,343) |
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4. | Heartbreakers (2001) | (technical consultant: con games) | 2001 | - | 6.2 (19,354) |
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5. | Congo (1995) | (technical consultant) | 1995 | $152M | 4.5 (16,572) |
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6. | I Love Trouble (1994) | (technical consultant) | 1994 | - | 4.9 (5,614) |
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7. | Forrest Gump (1994) | (illusion wheelchair designer) | 1994 | $679M | 8.6 (264,202) |
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8. | Leap of Faith (1992) | (consultant: cons and frauds) | 1992 | - | 5.8 (5,394) |
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9. | Sneakers (1992) | (sleight of hand consultant) | 1992 | - | 7.0 (22,718) |
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10. | House of Games (1987) | (consultant: confidence games) | 1987 | - | 7.4 (7,317) |
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11. | New Magic (1983) | (magic advisor) | 1983 | - | 7.3 (8) |
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12. | The Escape Artist (1982) | (technical advisor) | 1982 | - | 6.1 (230) |
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1. | "The Unit" (2006) | (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 8.0 (39) |
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2. | "Deadwood" (2004) | (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 9.2 (11,530) |
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3. | Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants (1996) (TV) | (writer) | 1996 | - | 8.5 (61) |
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4. | Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women (1989) (TV) | (writer) | 1989 | - | - |
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1. | "D.L. Hughley Breaks the News" (2008) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 5.6 (25) |
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2. | The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (2007) (TV) | Himself | 2007 | - | 6.7 (27) |
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3. | "After Hours with Daniel Boulud" (2006) | Himself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 4.5 (26) |
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4. | Ricky Jay Plays Poker (2007) (V) | Himself | 2007 | - | - |
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5. | "MythBusters" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 9.2 (7,443) |
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6. | "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993) | Himself (2 episodes, 1998-2002) | 2002 | - | 8.7 (764) |
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7. | Grateful Dawg (2000) | Himself | 2000 | - | 7.1 (200) |
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8. | That Moment: Magnolia Diary (2000) (V) | Himself | 2000 | - | 7.5 (178) |
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9. | The Story of Magic (1997) (TV) | Host | 1997 | - | - |
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10. | Hustlers, Hoaxsters, Pranksters, Jokesters and Ricky Jay (1996) (TV) | Himself | 1996 | - | - |
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11. | Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants (1996) (TV) | Himself | 1996 | - | 8.5 (61) |
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12. | "The Secret Cabaret" (1990) | Himself | 1990 | - | - |
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13. | Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women (1989) (TV) | Himself | 1989 | - | - |
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14. | "Rock Concert" (1973) | Himself (2 episodes, 1978) | 1978 | - | 9.4 (14) |
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15. | "Saturday Night Live" (1975) | Himself / Patron (1 episode, 1977) | 1977 | - | 8.2 (6,606) |
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16. | "Parkinson" (1971) | Himself (1 episode, 1976) | 1976 | - | 8.1 (166) |
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17. | "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962) | Himself (1 episode, 1970) | 1970 | - | 8.3 (463) |
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1. | Diálogos de cine (2008) (TV) | Kurt Longjohn |
Additional Details
Other Works:
(January 1994-May 1994): Starred 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. morePublicity Listings:
2 Articles | 1 Pictorial moreMessage Boards
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