Ricky Jay
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. 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 (51 titles)
MovieDai Vernon: The Spirit of Magic
Self · 2017
5.9MovieThe Automatic Hate
Uncle Josh · 2016
7.5ShowSneaky Pete
T.H. Vignetti · 2015
5.8ShowThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · 2014
6.3ShowGetting On
Thoracic Surgeon · 2013
6.4ShowTeen Titans Go!
Narrator (voice) · 2013
6.9MovieDeceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay
Self · 2012
5.4ShowMoguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Self · 2010
Lost Masterpieces of Pornography
Narrator · 2010
7.0ShowFlashForward
Man in Warehouse · 2009
7.9ShowLie to Me
Mason Brock · 2009
6.6MovieThe Brothers Bloom
Narrator (voice) · 2008
6.4MovieRedbelt
Marty Brown · 2008
6.0MovieThe Great Buck Howard
Gil Bellamy · 2008
MovieDavid Mamet on House of Games
Himself · 2007
5.9MovieRicky Jay Plays Poker
Self · 2007
8.2MovieThe Prestige
Milton · 2006
7.3ShowThe Unit
Agent Kern · 2006
MovieDavid Mamet on 'House of Games'
Himself · 2005
5.6MovieLast Days
Detective · 2005
5.9MovieIncident at Loch Ness
Self - Party Guest · 2004
8.1ShowDeadwood
Eddie Sawyer · 2004
MovieThe Making of Last Days
Himself · 2004
6.3MovieHeist
Don 'Pinky' Pincus · 2001
6.1MovieHeartbreakers
Dawson's Auctioneer · 2001
6.3MovieState and Main
Jack · 2000
7.7MovieThat Moment: Magnolia Diary
Self · 2000
7.7MovieMagnolia
Burt Ramsey / Narrator · 1999
5.9MovieMystery Men
Vic Weems · 1999
6.4MovieTomorrow Never Dies
Henry Gupta · 1997