The Simpsons
1989Series
The Simpsons
1989Series
Person
Ricky Jay
Acting
- Born
- June 26, 1946 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- November 24, 2018
Biography
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.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962Series
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014Series
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014Series
Saturday Night Live
1975Series
Saturday Night Live
1975Series
The Mike Douglas Show
1961Series
The Mike Douglas Show
1961Series
Teen Titans Go!
2013Series
Teen Titans Go!
2013Series
The X-Files
1993Series
The X-Files
1993Series
The Unit
2006Series
The Unit
2006Series
Lie to Me
2009Series
Lie to Me
2009Series
Deadwood
2004Series
Deadwood
2004Series
The Prestige
2006Movie
The Prestige
2006Movie
Sneaky Pete
2015Series
Sneaky Pete
2015Series