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How many celebrities named Ray can you think of? The famous Rays and Raymonds below have many different professions, including notable actors named Ray, country singers named Ray, famous athletes named Raymond, and even musicians named Ray.
Ray Charles is certainly one of the most famous Rays on this list. One of the famous singer-songwriters named Ray, he pioneered the genre of soul music. “Hit the Road Jack,” “I Got a Woman,” and “Georgia On My Mind” are among his most popular songs.
Another of the famous people with the first name Ray is Ray Romano. He is a comedian who starred in the hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. Also known for his dramatic work, he has appeared in such films as The Irishman and The Big Sick.
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21Ray Charles
1930-09-23Birthplace: Georgia, USA, Albany
Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), professionally known as simply Ray... more on Wikipedia2
21Ray Romano
1957-12-21Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Raymond Albert Romano (born December 21, 1957) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and... more on Wikipedia3
20Ray Liotta
1954-12-18Birthplace: USA, Newark, New Jersey
Raymond Allen Liotta (Italian: [liˈɔtta]; born December 18, 1954) is an American actor, film... more on Wikipedia4
17Raymond Burr
1917-05-21Birthplace: New Westminster, Canada
Raymond William Stacy Burr (May 21, 1917 – September 12, 1993) was a Canadian American actor,... more on Wikipedia5
17Ray Bradbury
1920-08-22Birthplace: Waukegan, Illinois, United States of America
Ray Douglas Bradbury (; August 22, 1920 – June 5, 2012) was an American author and... more on Wikipedia6
18Ray J
1981-01-17Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi, United States of America
William Raymond Norwood Jr. (born January 17, 1981), known professionally as Ray J, is an... more on Wikipedia7
18Sugar Ray Robinson
1921-05-03Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Sugar Ray Robinson (born Walker Smith Jr.; May 3, 1921 – April 12, 1989) was an American... more on Wikipedia8
12Ray Lewis
1975-05-15Birthplace: Bartow, Florida, United States of America
Raymond Anthony Lewis Jr. (born May 15, 1975) is a former American football linebacker who... more on Wikipedia9
17Raymond Chandler
1888-07-23Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Raymond Thornton Chandler (July 23, 1888 – March 26, 1959) was an American-British novelist... more on Wikipedia10
17Ray Winstone
1957-02-19Birthplace: United Kingdom
Raymond Andrew Winstone (; born 19 February 1957) is an English film and television actor. He... more on Wikipedia11
14Ray LaMontagne
1973-06-18Birthplace: Nashua, New Hampshire, United States of America
Raymond Charles Jack "Ray" LaMontagne (; born June 18, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter... more on Wikipedia12
11Ray Rice
1987-01-22Birthplace: New Rochelle, New York
Raymell Mourice Rice (born January 22, 1987) is a former American football running back who... more on Wikipedia13
11Raymond Cruz
1961-07-09Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Raymond Cruz (born July 9, 1961) is an American actor, best known for his starring role as... more on Wikipedia14
10Raymond Berry
1933-02-27Birthplace: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Raymond Emmett Berry Jr. (born February 27, 1933) is a former American football player and... more on Wikipedia15
10Ray Davies
1944-06-21Birthplace: Eurasia, London Borough of Barnet, United Kingdom, London, England
Sir Raymond Douglas Davies, ( DAY-viz; born 21 June 1944) is an English singer, songwriter... more on Wikipedia16
10Ray Nitschke
1936-12-29Birthplace: USA, Elmwood Park, Illinois
Raymond Ernest Nitschke (December 29, 1936 – March 8, 1998) was a professional American... more on Wikipedia17
14Sugar Ray Leonard
1956-05-17Birthplace: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
Ray Charles Leonard (born May 17, 1956), best known as "Sugar" Ray Leonard, is an American... more on Wikipedia18
14Ray Wise
1947-08-20Birthplace: Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Raymond Herbert Wise (born August 20, 1947) is an American actor. He is best known for his... more on Wikipedia19
11Raymond Kopa
1931-10-13Birthplace: Nœux-les-Mines, France
Raymond Kopa (French pronunciation: [ʁɛmɔ̃ kɔpa]; birth name Raymond Kopaszewski; 13 October... more on Wikipedia20
11Ray Allen
1975-07-20Birthplace: Merced, California, United States of America
Walter Ray Allen Jr. (born July 20, 1975) is an American former professional basketball... more on Wikipedia21
15Ray Milland
1907-01-03Birthplace: Neath, United Kingdom
Ray Milland (born Alfred Reginald Jones, 3 January 1907 – 10 March 1986) was a Welsh-American... more on Wikipedia22
15Ray Park
1974-08-23Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Raymond Park (born 23 August 1974) is a Scottish actor, author and martial artist. He is best... more on Wikipedia23
12Ray Manzarek
1939-02-12Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Raymond Daniel Manzarek Jr. (né Manczarek; February 12, 1939 – May 20, 2013) was an American... more on Wikipedia24
11Ray Bolger
1904-01-10Birthplace: Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Raymond Wallace Bolger (January 10, 1904 – January 15, 1987) was an American film and... more on Wikipedia25
10Ray Comfort
1949-12-05Birthplace: Christchurch, New Zealand
Ray Comfort (born 5 December 1949) is a New Zealand-born Christian minister and evangelist who... more on Wikipedia
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