Gene anthony ray biography
Gene anthony ray biography
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Gene Anthony Ray
American actor, dancer, and choreographer (1962–2003)
Gene Anthony Ray (May 24, 1962 – November 14, 2003) was an American actor, dancer, and choreographer.
A native of New York City, Ray was best known for his portrayal of dancer Leroy Johnson in both the 1980 film Fame and the Fame television series based upon the film which originally aired from 1982 until 1987.
Biography
Early life
Born in New York City, in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan on May 24, 1962,[1] Ray grew up in the area of West 153rd Street and later became involved in street dancing[1] at block parties.[2] He performed in a dance class at the Julia Richman High School.
He skipped school one day to audition for Fame choreographer Louis Falco.[3][4] Ray attended the High School of Performing Arts, the inspiration for the film Fame, but was kicked out after just one year.
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