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.
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, Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay, Lost Masterpieces of Pornography. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
