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Ray Manzarek

Known For
Acting
Born
February 12, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died
May 20, 2013
Active Years
1964–2025 (62 Years)
Total Credits
65 credits in database
Acting Born Feb 12, 1939 Died May 20, 2013 Chicago, Illinois, USA 65 credits
65
Total Credits
1964–2025
62 Years Career Span
9
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Ray Manzarek works in acting. Born February 12, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Died May 20, 2013. Archytele tracks 65 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Från A till Ö

as Self - Keyboards

Från A till Ö

1974
Film

A Chinese Ghost Story III

as Self - Organ, Piano, Bass
Film

A Chinese Ghost Story III

as Self (archive footage)
Film

Sweet Toronto

as Self (uncredited)
Film

Feast of Friends

as Self
Film

Feast of Friends

1969

Earthian

as Ray (uncredited)

Earthian

1989

Frequent co-stars

Lester Holt 2 shared titles
Andrea Canning 2 shared titles
Keith Morrison 2 shared titles
Josh Mankiewicz 2 shared titles
Dennis Murphy 2 shared titles
Craig Melvin 2 shared titles
Ann Curry 1 shared title
Stone Phillips 1 shared title
Blayne Alexander 1 shared title
Jane Pauley 1 shared title

Career timeline

Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison: The End
Laurel Canyon
The Doors: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
The Best Of The Doors
The Doors - Feast of Friends: Encore
The Doors - R-EvolutionWhen Albums Ruled the World
The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68 · DirectorReworking The DoorsYou Had to Be ThereEchoes from the Bowl
A Norml Life
When You're StrangeWhen You're Strange · Music ProducerRock Poet: Jim Morrison
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in AmericaRock Legends (The Best Of 50's 60's 70's From The Ed Sullivan's Show) VOL. 2 · Director
Classic Albums: The Doors
An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story
Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol1 · DirectorRetro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol3 · DirectorRetro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol2 · DirectorThe Doors of the 21st Century : L.A. Woman Live
Rockin' in the USAThe Doors of the 21st Century - L.A. Woman Live
When Hippies Ruled The WorldThe Doors - Soundstage PerformancesThe Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television YearsThe Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Love Her Madly · WriterLove Her Madly · DirectorThe Doors: A Celebration - VH1 Storytellers
The Doors: CollectionThe Doors: Collection · Director
Classic AlbumsClassic Albums
The Turtles: Happy TogetherThe Doors - The Soft ParadeThe Doors - The Soft Parade · DirectorHard 'N Heavy Volume 12The Doors: Live in Europe 1968
X: The Unheard Music
The Doors - Dance on FireThe Doors - Dance on Fire · Director
Deal of the Century
No One Here Gets Out Alive: A Tribute To Jim Morrison
The Doors vs Led Zeppelin
The Doors: Beat Workshop
Sweet Toronto
Feast of FriendsFeast of Friends · ProducerThe Doors: PBS Critique
The Unknown SoldierThe Doors Are Open
4-3-2-1 Hot and SweetCall It Collage '66

Full Filmography

65 titles
  • Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison (2025) as Self (archive footage)
  • Jim Morrison: The End (2021) as Self - The Doors Keyboardist (archive footage)
  • Laurel Canyon (2020) as Self
  • The Doors: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Best Of The Doors (2017)
  • The Doors - Feast of Friends: Encore (2014)
  • The Doors - R-Evolution (2013) as Self
  • When Albums Ruled the World (2013) as Self
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  • The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68 (2012) as Self - Keyboards
  • The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68 (2012) Director
  • Reworking The Doors (2012)
  • You Had to Be There (2012)
  • Echoes from the Bowl (2012) as Self
  • Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman (2012) as Self
  • A Norml Life (2011) as Himself
  • When You're Strange (2010) as Self (archive footage)
  • When You're Strange (2010) Music Producer
  • Rock Poet: Jim Morrison (2010) as Self
  • Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America (2009) as Self
  • Rock Legends (The Best Of 50's 60's 70's From The Ed Sullivan's Show) VOL. 2 (2009) Director
  • Classic Albums: The Doors (2008) as Self
  • An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story (2006) as Himself
  • Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol1 (2004) Director
  • Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol3 (2004) Director
  • Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol2 (2004) Director
  • The Doors of the 21st Century : L.A. Woman Live (2004)
  • Rockin' in the USA (2003)
  • The Doors of the 21st Century - L.A. Woman Live (2003) as Self
  • When Hippies Ruled The World (2002) as Self
  • The Doors - Soundstage Performances (2002)
  • The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years (2002) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years (2002) as Self
  • Love Her Madly (2000) Writer
  • Love Her Madly (2000) Director
  • The Doors: A Celebration - VH1 Storytellers (2000) as Himself
  • The Doors: Collection (1999) as Self
  • The Doors: Collection (1999) Director
  • Classic Albums (1997) as Self - Organ, Piano, Bass
  • Classic Albums (1997) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Turtles: Happy Together (1991) as Himself
  • The Doors - The Soft Parade (1991) as Self
  • The Doors - The Soft Parade (1991) Director
  • Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12 (1991) as Self
  • The Doors: Live in Europe 1968 (1991) as Self
  • The Doors: Live in Europe 1968 (1991) Director
  • X: The Unheard Music (1986) as Self
  • The Doors - Dance on Fire (1985) as Self
  • The Doors - Dance on Fire (1985) Director
  • Deal of the Century (1983) as Charlie Simbo
  • No One Here Gets Out Alive: A Tribute To Jim Morrison (1981) as Self
  • The Doors vs Led Zeppelin (1973)
  • The Doors: Beat Workshop (1972) as self
  • Sweet Toronto (1971) as Self (uncredited)
  • Feast of Friends (1969) as Self
  • Feast of Friends (1969) Producer
  • The Doors: PBS Critique (1969) as Self
  • The Unknown Soldier (1968) as Self
  • The Doors Are Open (1968) as Self
  • 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet (1966) as Self
  • Call It Collage '66 (1966) as Self
  • Induction (1965) as Ray (uncredited)
  • Induction (1965) Director
  • The Wino and the Blind Man (1965) as The Blind Man
  • Evergreen (1964) Director
  • I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ray Manzarek is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Från A till Ö (1974), Från A till Ö (1974), A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991), A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991).

When and where was Ray Manzarek born?

Ray Manzarek was born on February 12, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on May 20, 2013.

How many credits does Ray Manzarek have?

Ray Manzarek has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2025.

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

Raymond Daniel "Ray" Manzarek, Jr. (né Manczarek; February 12, 1939 – May 20, 2013) was an American musician, singer, producer, film director, and author, best known as a member of The Doors from 1965 to 1973, which he co-founded with singer and lyricist Jim Morrison.

Ray Manzarek by the numbers

65credits
61films
4TV series
1964–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (65) Born on February 12 In memoriam 2013

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