Ola Ray
Ola Ray | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 26, 1960 |
| Years active | 1980–1987 |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)[1] |
Ola Ray (born August 26, 1960)[1] is an American model and actress most notable for her role in the music video Michael Jackson's Thriller as Michael's girlfriend.[2]
Career
Ray 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, but then apologized to him in 1997.[3] However, Ray eventually 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 suffering cardiac arrest. In 2012, The Michael Jackson Family Trust settled the lawsuit.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Body and Soul | Hooker #1 | |
| 1982 | Night Shift | Dawn | |
| 1982 | 48 Hrs. | Vroman's Dancer | |
| 1983 | 10 to Midnight | Ola | |
| 1983 | The Man Who Loved Women | ||
| 1984 | Fear City | Honey | |
| 1987 | The Night Stalker | Sable Fox | |
| 1987 | Beverly Hills Cop II | Playboy Playmate | |
| 2015 | Toy Soldier | Betty |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Automan | Joanne | Episode: "Murder MTV" |
| 1984 | Gimme a Break! | Deanna | Episode: "The Center" |
| 1984 | Cheers | Andrea | Episode: "King of the Hill" |
| 1985 | What's Happening Now!! | Paulette | Episode: "Married or Not" |
| Year | Title | Role | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | "Give Me the Night" | George Benson | |
| 1983 | "Thriller" | Michael's Girlfriend | Michael Jackson |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Playmate data". Retrieved 2 January 2011.
- ^ "The New York Times". The New York Times.
- ^ Nydailynews.com
- ^ The San Francisco Chronicle
- ^ Nydailynews.com
- ^ Vanity Fair
- ^ "Hoofdrolspeelster clip Thriller krijgt alsnog geld" (in Dutch). Novum Nieuws. May 11, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
External links
- Ola Ray at IMDb
- Ola Ray at Playboy Online
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- American female models
- African-American actresses
- American film actresses
- American television actresses
- Living people
- Actresses from St. Louis, Missouri
- Playboy Playmates (1980–1989)
- 20th-century American actresses
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