Ola Ray (born August 26, 1960)[1] is an American actress and model most notable for her role as the girlfriend of Michael Jackson in the music video Thriller.[2]
Ola Ray | |
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| Born | August 26, 1960 |
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| Years active | 1981–present |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
Career
editRay modeled for Playboy and was the Playmate of the Month for the June 1980 issue.[1]
Ray complained in the past about difficulties collecting royalties from her participation in Thriller. At first, Ray blamed Michael Jackson.[3] She ultimately sued Jackson in May 2009 in a dispute to obtain uncollected royalties.[4][5][6] Jackson died less than two months later on June 25 at age 50, after being neglected by his doctor Conrad Murray. In 2012, the Estate of Michael Jackson settled the lawsuit.[7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Body and Soul | Hooker #1 | |
| 1982 | Night Shift | Dawn | |
| 48 Hrs. | Torchy's Dancer | ||
| 1983 | 10 to Midnight | Ola | |
| The Man Who Loved Women | — | ||
| 1985 | Fear City | Honey | |
| 1987 | The Night Stalker | Sable Fox | |
| Beverly Hills Cop II | Playboy Playmate | ||
| 2019 | It Wants Blood! | Madame Du Sang | |
| 2020 | Shooting Heroin | Helen |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Automan | Joanne | Episode: "Murder MTV" |
| Gimme a Break! | Deanna | Episode: "The Center" | |
| 1985 | Cheers | Andrea | Episode: "King of the Hill" |
| What's Happening Now!! | Paulette | Episode: "Married or Not" | |
| 2000 | Where Are They Now? | Herself | Episode: "Video Vixens II" |
| 2001 | I Love 1980's | Herself | Episode: "New Years Compilation" |
| 2002 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks | Herself | Episode: "Episode #1.2" |
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Role | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | "Give Me the Night" | — | George Benson |
| 1983 | "Thriller" | Michael's girlfriend | Michael Jackson |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Playmate data". wekinglypigs.com. Retrieved January 2, 2011.
- ^ Rockwell, John (December 18, 1983). "Recent Releases". The New York Times.
- ^ Farber, Jim (January 27, 2009). "For Ola Ray, It Was 'Thriller' of a Lifetime". New York Daily News.
- ^ "The San Francisco Chronicle".[dead link]
- ^ Dillon, Nancy (May 6, 2009). "Gloves Are Off! 'Thriller' Star Sues for Royalties". New York Daily News.
- ^ Griffin, Nancy (June 24, 2010). "Michael Jackson's 'Thriller': How an Iconic Music Video Was Made". Vanity Fair.
- ^ "Hoofdrolspeelster clip Thriller krijgt alsnog geld" (in Dutch). Novum Nieuws. May 11, 2012. Archived from the original on February 22, 2013. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
External links
edit- Ola Ray at IMDb
- Ola Ray at Playboy Online
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