Acting
Ricky Jay
Richard Jay Potash (June 26, 1946 – November 24, 2018) was an American 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.
Filmography
Dai Vernon: The Spirit of Magic
Film · 2017
The Automatic Hate
Film · 2016
Sneaky Pete
Series · 2015
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Series · 2014
Getting On
Series · 2013
Teen Titans Go!
Series · 2013
Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay
Film · 2012
Lost Masterpieces of Pornography
Film · 2010
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Series · 2010
The Brothers Bloom
Film · 2009
FlashForward
Series · 2009
Lie to Me
Series · 2009
The Great Buck Howard
Film · 2008
Redbelt
Film · 2008
Ricky Jay Plays Poker
Film · 2007
David Mamet on House of Games
Film · 2007
The Prestige
Film · 2006
The Unit
Series · 2006
Last Days
Film · 2005
David Mamet on 'House of Games'
Film · 2005
The Making of Last Days
Film · 2004
Incident at Loch Ness
Film · 2004
Deadwood
Series · 2004
Heartbreakers
Film · 2001
Heist
Film · 2001
State and Main
Film · 2000
That Moment: Magnolia Diary
Film · 2000
Magnolia
Film · 1999
Mystery Men
Film · 1999
Tomorrow Never Dies
Film · 1997
Boogie Nights
Film · 1997
The Spanish Prisoner
Film · 1997
Sink Or Swim
Film · 1997
The Story of Magic
Series · 1997
Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants
Film · 1996
Hustlers, Hoaxsters, Pranksters, Jokesters and Ricky Jay
Film · 1996
Muppets Tonight
Series · 1996
The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky
Film · 1995
The X-Files
Series · 1993
The Water Engine
Film · 1992
Ring of the Musketeers
Series · 1992
Homicide
Film · 1991
Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women
Film · 1990
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
Things Change
Film · 1988
House of Games
Film · 1987
The Paul Daniels Magic Show
Series · 1979
Doug Henning's World of Magic
Film · 1976
Doug Henning's World of Magic
Series · 1975
Saturday Night Live
Series · 1975
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Series · 1961