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Gene Anthony Ray (1962–2003)
Born on May 24, 1962, in Harlem. Attended Julia Richmond High School, where he performed in a dance class, and later auditioned for Louis Falco, the choreographer for the film, Fama (1980). Actually attended New York's "High School of the Performing Arts" for a year, before being kicked out. He was, therefore, perfectly cast as "Leroy" in the film...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 41) in New York City, New York, USA |
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Actor (8 credits)
Actor (8 credits)
1996-1997
The Drew Carey Show
(TV Series)
Dancer
Dancer
- New York and Queens
(1997)
... Dancer
- Drew's the Other Man
(1996)
... Dancer
1982-1987
Fama
(TV Series)
Leroy Johnson / Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come / The Scarecrow
Leroy Johnson / Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come / The Scarecrow
- Baby, Remember My Name
(1987)
... Leroy Johnson
- Alice Doesn't Work Here Anymore
(1987)
... Leroy Johnson
- Of Cabbages and Kings
(1987)
... Leroy Johnson
- Reggie and Rose
(1987)
... Leroy Johnson
- The Lounge Singer Who Knew Too Much
(1987)
... Leroy Johnson
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Additional Crew (1 credit)
Additional Crew (1 credit)
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Self (13 credits)
Self (13 credits)
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Archive footage (4 credits)
Archive footage (4 credits)
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Guest star in the Italian Sunday TV show "Buona Domenica". In a few weeks he will start a tour in discos around Italy. See more »Alternate Names:
Fame Kids | Gene RayHeight:
5' 10" (1.78 m)
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