Nicholas Ray (I) (1911–1979)


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Nicholas Ray was born Raymond Nicholas Kienzle in 1911, in small-town Galesville, Wisconsin, to Lena (Toppen) and Raymond Joseph Kienzle, a contractor and builder. He was of German and Norwegian descent. Ray's early experience with film came with some radio broadcasting in high school. He left the University of Chicago after a year, but made such ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 8 nominations. See more awards »

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(1955)
(1977)
Hermot pinnalla Director
(1950)
Hair The General
(1979)

Filmography

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 1980 Lightning Over Water (Documentary) (as Nick Ray)
 1978 Marco (Short)
 1974 Wet Dreams (segment "The Janitor")
 1959 On Trial (TV Series) (1 episode)
- High Green Wall (1959)
 1958 Suolla tuulee
 1957 Jesse James
 1956 Peilin takana
 1955 Luotien maa
 1954 Se parhaiten nauraa... (TV Series) (1 episode)
- High Green Wall (1954)
 1954 Johnny Guitar
 1952 Androkles ja leijona (uncredited)
 1952 Rodeon miehet
 1952 Macao - syntisten saari (uncredited)
 1951 Suurkaupungin varjossa (uncredited)
 1949 Kielletyillä poluilla (uncredited)
 1949 Tuomion tie
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Other Works:

Active on Broadway in the following productions: See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Biographical Movies | 6 Print Biographies | 4 Portrayals | 7 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Nick Ray

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)

Spouse:

Betty Utey  (divorced)  (2 children) | See more »
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Personal Quote:

[on second wife Gloria Grahame] I was infatuated with her but I didn't like her very much. See more »

Trivia:

Influenced a younger generation of directors, especially in Europe, such as Jean-Luc Godard and Wim Wenders. See more »

Trademark:

Uses night to show solitude See more »

Nickname:

Nick

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