Fred Olen Ray

Fred Olen Ray

DirectorProducerWriter
Born
September 10, 1954
Awards
5 wins, 7 nominations

Fred Olen Ray spent most of his childhood in Florida, where he was always a fan of horror movies on TV. He collected autographs of many of the actors in those films where he met Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. His early career was filled with low-budget horror and science-fiction films, but the…

Biography

Fred Olen Ray spent most of his childhood in Florida, where he was always a fan of horror movies on TV. He collected autographs of many of the actors in those films where he met Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. His early career was filled with low-budget horror and science-fiction films, but the market eventually dried up and he switched to producing softcore "T&A" videos of the type shown late at night on Showtime and Cinemax. His films rarely cost more than $500,000, and he has written under at least 30 different pen names; he was one of the first to fill time at the end of his films with outtakes, now a common practice in other comedy films. The outdoor sets are often CGI backdrops and many sets are in his own home or near it. Ray often can share credit for his softcore film success with the late cinematographer/director Gary Graver, big shoes for him to fill while working with an excess of tattooed and body-beaded new performers in this genre.

Actor

A Royal Christmas HolidayA Royal Christmas Holiday(2023)as Joshua
SmileSmile(2018)as Alex's Dad
Devil Ant 3: Son of Devil Ant(2016)
Sniper: Special OpsSniper: Special Ops(2016)
League of SuperheroesLeague of Superheroes(2015)as Uncle Fred

Cinematographer

The Alien DeadThe Alien Dead(1980)
The Brain LeechesThe Brain Leeches(1978)

Second Unit or Assistant Director

Jersey Shore Shark AttackJersey Shore Shark Attack(2012)
Gale ForceGale Force(2002)
Star HunterStar Hunter(1996)
Jack-OJack-O(1995)
SorceressSorceress(1995)

Art Department

A Doggone ChristmasA Doggone Christmas(2016)

Sound Department

Mission: KillfastMission: Killfast(1991)

Special Effects

Dogs of HellDogs of Hell(1983)
The Alien DeadThe Alien Dead(1980)

Production Department

Ice SpidersIce Spiders(2007)
Thirteen Erotic GhostsThirteen Erotic Ghosts(2002)

Archive Footage

Joe Bob's Drive-In TheaterJoe Bob's Drive-In Theater(1987)

Known for

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Fred Olen RayFred Olen RayWith wife, producer, Kimberly A. RayWrestling in Alabama with Terry FunkFred Olen Ray

Credit Score: Fred Olen Ray

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1Sniper: Special Ops1.2520163.0003983
2Shock Waves0.9519775.4007061