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Bobby Ray

Known For
Acting
Born
October 6, 1899 in New York, USA
Died
March 26, 1957
Active Years
1920–2026 (107 Years)
Total Credits
50 credits in database
Acting Born Oct 6, 1899 Died Mar 26, 1957 New York, USA 50 credits
50
Total Credits
1920–2026
107 Years Career Span
1
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Bobby Ray was an American actor born on October 6, 1899 in New York, United States. Over the course of his career he accumulated 48 credited appearances, primarily in film and television. He is listed in The Movie Database as known for acting, with his gender identified as male. Ray also appeared under the alternative name Wilhelm Robert McBain F. He died on March 26, 1957 at the age of 57. His professional record is documented in both The Movie Database and the Czech film database ČSFD, which record his filmography and biographical details.

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Career

Career overview

Bobby Ray was an American male actor born in New York on 6 October 1899. He was also known by the name Wilhelm Robert McBain F. Ray’s professional record, as documented by the Motion Picture Database, lists a total of forty‑eight credited appearances across both film and television productions. The database categorises his work under “Movies” and “TV Shows,” indicating that his acting career encompassed roles in both cinematic releases and televised programmes.

Throughout his career he was consistently identified in the industry as an actor, and his body of work is recorded under the “Known For” section of his profile. Ray’s activity in the entertainment field continued until his death on 26 March 1957, when he was fifty‑seven years old. His contributions to the screen are reflected in the extensive list of credits attributed to him, demonstrating a substantial presence in mid‑twentieth‑century American visual media.

The available records do not provide further detail on specific titles, character names, or the nature of his performances, but they confirm that Bobby Ray maintained a prolific acting career, with a notable tally of forty‑eight credited roles before his passing in 1957.

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Career timeline

The Hawk
The Navajo Trail · Assistant Director
Call of the Jungle · Assistant Director
Law of the Timber · Production Manager
Boys of the City · Assistant DirectorRiders from Nowhere · Assistant DirectorBroken Strings · Production Manager
The Marriage Bargain · Assistant Director
A Demon for Trouble · Production ManagerA Demon for Trouble · Assistant Director
His Private Secretary · Editor
Dugan of the Dugouts · DirectorDugan of the Dugouts · StoryRiley of the Rainbow Division · Director
Stork MadHowdy JudgeThe Channel SwimGrandma's ChildBobby's Day Out
Stick AroundHey, Taxi!So SimpleHop to It!They All Fall
Meet Father
Post No Bills
Service A La Bunk
New Ralgia
The Choir Boys
Universal Ike Junior in the 'Dear' HunterUniversal Ike Junior Nearly Gets MarriedUniversal Ike Junior in a Case on the DoctorUniversal Ike Junior in the Shack Next DoorUniversal Ike Junior in a Battle Royal

Full Filmography

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  • The Hawk (2026) as Jasper
  • The Navajo Trail (1945) Assistant Director
  • Call of the Jungle (1944) Assistant Director
  • Law of the Timber (1941) Production Manager
  • Boys of the City (1940) Assistant Director
  • Riders from Nowhere (1940) Assistant Director
  • Broken Strings (1940) Production Manager
  • The Marriage Bargain (1935) Assistant Director
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  • A Demon for Trouble (1934) Production Manager
  • A Demon for Trouble (1934) Assistant Director
  • His Private Secretary (1933) Editor
  • Dugan of the Dugouts (1928) Director
  • Dugan of the Dugouts (1928) Story
  • Riley of the Rainbow Division (1928) Director
  • Stork Mad (1926) as Hubby
  • Howdy Judge (1926)
  • The Channel Swim (1926)
  • Grandma's Child (1926) as Hubby
  • Bobby's Day Out (1926) as Bobby
  • The Million Dollar Derby (1926) Director
  • Stick Around (1925) as Paperhanger's Helper
  • Hey, Taxi! (1925) as Taxi Driver
  • So Simple (1925)
  • Hop to It! (1925) as A bellhop
  • They All Fall (1925) as The assistant janitor
  • Meet Father (1924)
  • Post No Bills (1923)
  • Service A La Bunk (1921) as The Cook (as Bobbie Ray)
  • New Ralgia (1920)
  • The Choir Boys (1915) as Wilbur (as Bobby Fuehrer)
  • Universal Ike Junior in the 'Dear' Hunter (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior Nearly Gets Married (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior in a Case on the Doctor (1914) as Universal Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior in the Shack Next Door (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior in a Battle Royal (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior in the Scarecrow and the Chaperone (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior Is Kept from Being an Actor (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior in the New Cook (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior in Cupid's Victory (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior in Me, Him, and I (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior Bearly Won Her (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior and His Mother-in-Law (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior in His City Elopement (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior on His Honeymoon (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior's Legacy (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior and the Vampire (1914) as Universal Ike Jr.
  • Universal Ike Junior in the Dangers of a Great City (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Ethel's Roof Party (1914) as Office Boy
  • Universal Ike Junior at the Dance of Little L.O. (1914) as Ike Jr.
  • Bill Joins the W.W.W.'s (1914) as The Bomber

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bobby Ray best known for?

Bobby Ray is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Hawk (2026).

When and where was Bobby Ray born?

Bobby Ray was born on October 6, 1899 in New York, USA. They passed away on March 26, 1957.

How many credits does Bobby Ray have?

Bobby Ray has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 2026.

What is Bobby Ray's background in cinema and television?

Bobby Ray was an American actor born on October 6, 1899 in New York, United States. Over the course of his career he accumulated 48 credited appearances, primarily in film and television. He is listed in The Movie Database as known for acting, with his gender identified as male. Ray also appeared under the alternative ...

Bobby Ray by the numbers

50credits
49films
1TV series
1914–2026active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • The Hawk (2026) as Jasper — aged about 126

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