Ricky Jay का जन्म 26 जून 1946 को हुआ था।Ricky Jay एक अभिनेता और लेखक थे, जो Magnolia (1999), बूगी नाइट्स (1997) और Heist (2001) के लिए मशहूर थे।उनकी मृत्यु 24 नवंबर 2018 को हुई थी।
Starred in the one-man show "Ricky Jay & His 52 Assistants", directed by David Mamet (McGinn-Cazale Theatre, New York City, New York, USA). Won Obie Award, Special Citation.
Famous for his astounding ability to throw playing cards, and is listed
in the Guiness Book of World Records for throwing a playing card a
hundred and ninety feet at ninety miles an hour. From ten paces he can
throw a playing card into the flesh of a watermelon.