Ricky Jay (1946–2018) |
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Ricky Jay was born on June 26, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA as Richard Jay Potash. He is known for his work on Magnolia (1999), Boogie Nights (1997) and Heist (2001). He was married to Chrisann Verges. He died on November 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Died:(age 72) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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6 wins & 2 nominations.
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Actor (41 credits)
Actor (41 credits)
2019
Sneaky Pete
(TV Series)
T.H. Vignetti
T.H. Vignetti
- The Sunshine Switcheroo
(2019)
... T.H. Vignetti
- The Little Sister
(2019)
... T.H. Vignetti
- The California Split
(2019)
... T.H. Vignetti
- The Invisible Man
(2019)
... T.H. Vignetti
- The Brooklyn Potash
(2019)
... T.H. Vignetti (voice, uncredited)
2014
Getting On
(TV Series)
Thoracic Surgeon
Thoracic Surgeon
- Turnips... North Day... Yes, yes.
(2014)
... Thoracic Surgeon
2009-2010
Flashforward
(TV Series)
Ted Flosso / Man in Warehouse
Ted Flosso / Man in Warehouse
- Revelation Zero: Part 2
(2010)
... Ted Flosso
- Revelation Zero: Part 1
(2010)
... Ted Flosso
- Playing Cards with Coyote
(2009)
... Man in Warehouse
2007-2009
The Unit
(TV Series)
Agent Kern
Agent Kern
- Bad Beat
(2009)
... Agent Kern
- Pandemonium: Part Two
(2007)
... Agent Kern
- Paradise Lost
(2007)
... Agent Kern
- Bedfellows
(2007)
... Agent Kern
2006-2007
Kidnapped
(TV Series)
Roger Prince
Roger Prince
- Mutiny
(2007)
... Roger Prince
- Gone Fishing
(2007)
... Roger Prince
- Number One with a Bullet
(2006)
... Roger Prince
- Pilot
(2006)
... Roger Prince
2004
Deadwood
(TV Series)
Eddie Sawyer
Eddie Sawyer
- Sold Under Sin
(2004)
... Eddie Sawyer
- Jewel's Boot Is Made for Walking
(2004)
... Eddie Sawyer
- Mister Wu
(2004)
... Eddie Sawyer
- No Other Sons or Daughters
(2004)
... Eddie Sawyer
- Suffer the Little Children
(2004)
... Eddie Sawyer
2000
The X-Files
(TV Series)
The Amazing Maleeni / Herman Pinchbeck / Albert Pinchbeck
The Amazing Maleeni / Herman Pinchbeck / Albert Pinchbeck
- The Amazing Maleeni
(2000)
... The Amazing Maleeni / Herman Pinchbeck / Albert Pinchbeck
1993
Magiskt
(TV Series)
Magic film clip
Magic film clip
- Special guest: John Houdi
(1993)
... Magic film clip
- Special guest: John Houdi
(1993)
... Magic film clip
- Special guest: Lars-Peter Loeld
(1993)
... Magic film clip
1990-1992
The Secret Cabaret
(TV Series)
Special appearance
Special appearance
- S2 - Show 6
(1992)
... Special appearance
- S2 - Show 5
(1992)
... Special appearance
- S2 - Show 4
(1992)
... Special appearance
- S2 - Show 3
(1992)
... Special appearance
- S2 - Show 2
(1992)
... Special appearance
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Miscellaneous Crew (21 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (21 credits)
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Writer (5 credits)
Writer (5 credits)
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Music department (1 credit)
Music department (1 credit)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (38 credits)
Self (38 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
Archive footage (3 credits)
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Book editor (coeditors: Georgia Brady Barnhill and Sally Levinson): "Many Mysteries Unraveled or: Conjuring Literature in America 1786-1876". Worcester, MA: American Antiquarian Society. ISBN-10: 0944026222; ISBN-13: 9780944026229 See more »Official Sites:
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Rickey JayHeight:
5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Stephen Fry wrote after Jay's death: "He had the chops alright. Saw him and his '52 Assistants' (in an air conditioned tent to keep his fingertips dry) and was blown away. Impossible feats. His book "Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women" a masterpiece" [Nov.25, 2018]. See more »Star Sign:
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