Ricky Jay
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 26, 1946
- Died
- November 24, 2018
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Richard Jay Potash (June 26, 1946 – November 24, 2018) was an American 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. Ricky was an exceptional close-up magician and playing-card handler, but he also acted in movies such as Boogie Nights, Tomorrow Never Dies, and Magnolia, as well as TV shows like the X-Files, HBO's Deadwood, and David Mamet's The Unit, always playing intense characters who seemed to know everything but only handed out information in riddles and suggestions.
Filmography
Dai Vernon: The Spirit of Magic 2017
as Self
The Automatic Hate 2016
as Uncle Josh
Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay 2012
as Self
- Lost Masterpieces of Pornography
Lost Masterpieces of Pornography 2010
as Narrator
The Brothers Bloom 2009
as Narrator (voice)
Redbelt 2008
as Marty Brown
The Great Buck Howard 2008
as Gil Bellamy
David Mamet on House of Games 2007
as Himself
Ricky Jay Plays Poker 2007
as Self, Writer, Executive Producer
The Prestige 2006
as Milton
David Mamet on 'House of Games' 2005
as Himself
Last Days 2005
as Detective
Incident at Loch Ness 2004
as Self - Party Guest
The Making of Last Days 2004
as Self
Heist 2001
as Don 'Pinky' Pincus
Heartbreakers 2001
as Dawson's Auctioneer
State and Main 2000
as Jack
That Moment: Magnolia Diary 2000
as Self
Magnolia 1999
as Burt Ramsey / Narrator
Mystery Men 1999
as Vic Weems
Tomorrow Never Dies 1997
as Henry Gupta
The Spanish Prisoner 1997
as George Lang
Boogie Nights 1997
as Kurt Longjohn
Sink Or Swim 1997
as The Hat
Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants 1996
as Self, Writer
Hustlers, Hoaxsters, Pranksters, Jokesters and Ricky Jay 1996
Actor
The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky 1995
as Hawkes
The Water Engine 1992
as Ratty Inventor
Homicide 1991
as Aaron
Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women 1990
Actor, Writer
Things Change 1988
as Mr. Silver
House of Games 1987
as George
- Doug Henning's World of Magic
Doug Henning's World of Magic 1976
Actor
Credits from TMDB.