Ola Ray
Ola Ray (born August 26, 1960)[1] is an American model and actress most notable for her role as the girlfriend of Michael Jackson in the short film Thriller.[2]
Ola Ray | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 26, 1960 |
| Occupation | |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
Michael Jackson and Ola Ray in Thriller
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.[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 suffering cardiac arrest. In 2012, the Michael Jackson Family Trust settled the lawsuit.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Body and Soul | Hooker #1 | |
| 1982 | Night Shift | Dawn | |
| 48 Hrs. | Vroman'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
| 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" |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | "Give Me the Night" | George Benson | |
| 1983 | "Thriller" | Michael's Girlfriend | Michael Jackson |
See also
References
- "Playmate data". wekinglypigs.com. Retrieved 2 January 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".
- 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. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
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