Ray Ferrier — War of the Worlds Character Profile

About Ray Ferrier

Divorced longshoreman and crane operator who must protect his children while fleeing across New Jersey during the Martian invasion.

Ray Ferrier — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Crane operation, Survival instincts, Driving, Protective parenting

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 4/10

Character Facts

Played by

Tom Cruise

Appears in

War of the Worlds (2005)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Ray Ferrier — Social Fellow Survivor — Tim (David Alan Basche)

  Both are displaced civilians navigating the immediate aftermath of the EMP and tripod attacks.

• Ray Ferrier — Alliance Shelter Provider — Harlan Ogilvy (Tim Robbins)

  Harlan provides refuge to Ray during the alien attack, forming a temporary survival pact.

Explore the full interactive character relationship map of War of the Worlds

More characters from War of the Worlds

• Rachel Ferrier (Dakota Fanning)
• Robbie Ferrier (Justin Chatwin)
• Mary-Ann (Miranda Otto)
• Grandfather (Gene Barry)
• Harlan Ogilvy (Tim Robbins)
• News Producer (Camillia Monet)
• Vincent (Rick Gonzalez)
• Manny the Mechanic (Lenny Venito)
• Hatch Boss / Load Manager (Peter Gerety)
• Tim (David Alan Basche)
• Bartender (Lisa Ann Walter)
• Dock Worker (David Harbour)