Ricky Jay

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Characters played by Ricky Jay

Henry Gupta — Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)

Computer expert and henchman for media mogul Carver.

Don 'Pinky' Pincus — Heist (2001)

Veteran member of the ring who poses as an airport guard during the plane robbery. He is captured by Bergman, reveals the heist plan to save his niece, warns Joe via a code word, and is subsequently killed.

George Lang — The Spanish Prisoner (1997)

George Lang is the company's lawyer and becomes part of the false case constructed against Joe Ross. After the Process is stolen, Joe is framed for Lang's murder, making Lang's death a crucial element in the effort to portray Joe as both a thief and a killer.

Detective — Last Days (2005)

Detective is a private investigator who comes to Blake’s house with Donovan. He searches the house while Blake slips away and waits outside, helping establish that people connected to Blake are trying to locate him as he withdraws from them.

Marty Brown — Redbelt (2008)

Marty Brown is involved in turning Mike's marble-drawing training method into a promotional device for a fighting competition. He also participates in fixing the tournament bouts and works with legal pressure against Mike and Laura, helping expose the corruption Mike ultimately confronts.

George — House of Games (1987)

George is the poker player whose behavior becomes the test in Mike's first confidence trick involving Dr. Margaret Ford. Mike tells Dr. Margaret Ford that George touches his ring when bluffing, but George wins after she identifies the supposed tell. His gun is revealed to be a water pistol, exposing the game as a scam aimed at her money.

Uncle Josh — The Automatic Hate (2016)

Ronald's estranged brother living in New York. He initially withholds family history but eventually reveals the tragic suicide of his sister Rebecca and the mutual blame shared with Ronald. He joins the funeral and confronts his brother.

Career Overview

Ricky Jay has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work is anchored in the James Bond universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Tomorrow Never Dies, Ricky Jay Plays Poker, Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
50
Birth Date
1946-06-26
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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