Portrait of Ricky Jay

Ricky Jay

Bio: Ricky Jay (born Richard Jay Potash) was an actor, magician, cardsharp, and film consultant. Ricky's love and deep study of card tricks and deception gained him worldwide fame and respect, and he was often called in to consult for movies and TV shows where deception was a key element of the story
Born: Wed, Jun 26 1946
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sat, Nov 24 2018
Ricky Jay is 72 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Dai Vernon: The Spirit of Magic
Dai Vernon: The Spirit of Magic
Ricky Jay was 71 in Dai Vernon: The Spirit of Magic as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 04 2017
Poster of The Automatic Hate
The Automatic Hate
Ricky Jay was 69 in The Automatic Hate as 'Uncle Josh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 2016
Poster of Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay
Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay
Ricky Jay was 66 in Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 2012
Poster of Lost Masterpieces of Pornography
Lost Masterpieces of Pornography
Ricky Jay was 63 in Lost Masterpieces of Pornography as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 02 2010
Poster of The Brothers Bloom
The Brothers Bloom
Ricky Jay was 62 in The Brothers Bloom as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of Redbelt
Redbelt
Ricky Jay was 61 in Redbelt as 'Marty Brown'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 2008
Poster of The Great Buck Howard
The Great Buck Howard
Ricky Jay was 61 in The Great Buck Howard as 'Gil Bellamy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2008
Poster of David Mamet on House of Games
David Mamet on House of Games
Ricky Jay was 61 in David Mamet on House of Games as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 21 2007
Poster of Ricky Jay Plays Poker
Ricky Jay Plays Poker
Ricky Jay was 60 in Ricky Jay Plays Poker as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 13 2007
Poster of The Prestige
The Prestige
Ricky Jay was 60 in The Prestige as 'Milton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 2006
Poster of Last Days
Last Days
Ricky Jay was 58 in Last Days as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 12 2005
Poster of Incident at Loch Ness
Incident at Loch Ness
Ricky Jay was 58 in Incident at Loch Ness as 'Self - Party Guest'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 2004
Poster of The Making of Last Days
The Making of Last Days
Ricky Jay was 57 in The Making of Last Days as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Heist
Heist
Ricky Jay was 55 in Heist as 'Don 'Pinky' Pincus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 2001
Poster of Heartbreakers
Heartbreakers
Ricky Jay was 54 in Heartbreakers as 'Dawson's Auctioneer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2001
Poster of State and Main
State and Main
Ricky Jay was 54 in State and Main as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 2000
Poster of That Moment: Magnolia Diary
That Moment: Magnolia Diary
Ricky Jay was 53 in That Moment: Magnolia Diary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Magnolia
Magnolia
Ricky Jay was 53 in Magnolia as 'Burt Ramsey / Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1999
Poster of Mystery Men
Mystery Men
Ricky Jay was 53 in Mystery Men as 'Vic Weems'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1999
Poster of Tomorrow Never Dies
Tomorrow Never Dies
Ricky Jay was 51 in Tomorrow Never Dies as 'Henry Gupta'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 1997
Poster of The Spanish Prisoner
The Spanish Prisoner
Ricky Jay was 51 in The Spanish Prisoner as 'George Lang'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 03 1997
Poster of Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights
Ricky Jay was 51 in Boogie Nights as 'Kurt Longjohn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1997
Poster of Hacks
Hacks
Ricky Jay was 51 in Hacks as 'The Hat'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1997
Poster of Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants
Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants
Ricky Jay was 50 in Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 1996
Poster of Hustlers, Hoaxsters, Pranksters, Jokesters and Ricky Jay
Hustlers, Hoaxsters, Pranksters, Jokesters and Ricky Jay
Ricky Jay was 50 in Hustlers, Hoaxsters, Pranksters, Jokesters and Ricky Jay
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1996
Poster of The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky
The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky
Ricky Jay was 48 in The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky as 'Hawkes'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1995
Poster of The Water Engine
The Water Engine
Ricky Jay was 46 in The Water Engine as 'Ratty Inventor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 24 1992
Poster of Homicide
Homicide
Ricky Jay was 44 in Homicide as 'Aaron'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 28 1991
Poster of Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women
Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women
Ricky Jay was 43 in Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1990
Poster of Things Change
Things Change
Ricky Jay was 42 in Things Change as 'Mr. Silver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1988
Poster of House of Games
House of Games
Ricky Jay was 41 in House of Games as 'George'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1987
Poster of Doug Henning's World of Magic
Doug Henning's World of Magic
Ricky Jay will be 72+ in Doug Henning's World of Magic
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Sneaky Pete
Sneaky Pete
Ricky Jay was 69+ in Sneaky Pete as 'T.H. Vignetti'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 07 2015
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Ricky Jay was 67+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Ricky Jay was 64+ in Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 2010
Poster of FlashForward
FlashForward
Ricky Jay was 63+ in FlashForward as 'Man in Warehouse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 2009
Poster of Deadwood
Deadwood
Ricky Jay was 57+ in Deadwood as ', Eddie Sawyer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 21 2004
Poster of The Story of Magic
The Story of Magic
Ricky Jay was 51+ in The Story of Magic as 'Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 07 1997
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Ricky Jay was 47+ in The X-Files as 'The Amazing Maleeni / Herman Pinchbeck / Albert Pinchbeck'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Ring of the Musketeers
Ring of the Musketeers
Ricky Jay was 46+ in Ring of the Musketeers as 'Kerns'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 01 1992
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Ricky Jay was 43+ in The Simpsons as 'Ricky Jay (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of The Paul Daniels Magic Show
The Paul Daniels Magic Show
Ricky Jay was 32+ in The Paul Daniels Magic Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 09 1979
Poster of Doug Henning's World of Magic
Doug Henning's World of Magic
Ricky Jay was 29+ in Doug Henning's World of Magic as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 26 1975
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Ricky Jay was 16+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Ricky Jay was 15+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961