Ola Ray
American actress
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Ola Ray (born August 26, 1960)[1] is an American actress and model most notable for her role as the girlfriend of Michael Jackson in the music video Thriller.[2]
Career
Ray modelled 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. In 2012, Jackson's attorney John Branca and accountant John McClain settled the lawsuit with Ray.[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 | Girl #2 | ||
| 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" | |
| 2000 | Where Are They Now? | Herself | Episode: "Video Vixens II" |
| 2001 | I Love 1980's | Herself | Episode: "New Years Compilation" |
| 2002 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks | Herself | Episode: "Episode #1.2" |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Role | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | "Give Me the Night" | N/a | George Benson |
| 1983 | "Thriller" | Michael's girlfriend | Michael Jackson |
