Biography
Richard Jay Potash (June 26, 1946 – November 24, 2018) was an American actor, magician, cardsharp, and film consultant. Ricky's love and deep study of card tricks and deception gained him worldwide fame and respect, and he was often called in to consult for movies and TV shows where deception was a key element of the story. Ricky was an exceptional close-up magician and playing-card handler, but he also acted in movies such as Boogie Nights, Tomorrow Never Dies, and Magnolia, as well as TV shows like the X-Files, HBO's Deadwood, and David Mamet's The Unit, always playing intense characters who seemed to know everything but only handed out information in riddles and suggestions.
Acted in 30
2010s
- 2016
The Automatic Hate
Uncle Josh
- 2015
- 2013
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
Sink Or Swim
The Hat
- 1996
Hustlers, Hoaxsters, Pranksters, Jokesters and Ricky Jay
Movie
- 1995
- 1993
- 1992
Ring of the Musketeers
Kerns · 1 episode
- 1991
- 1990
Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women
Movie
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Things Change
Mr. Silver
- 1987
Wrote 4
2000s
- 2007
Ricky Jay Plays Poker
Writer
- 2004
1990s
- 1996
Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants
Writer
- 1990
Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women
Writer
Produced 1
2000s
- 2007
Ricky Jay Plays Poker
Executive Producer
Appearances19
2010s
- 2017
Dai Vernon: The Spirit of Magic
Self
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay
Self
- 2010
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Self · 7 episodes
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
David Mamet on House of Games
Himself
Ricky Jay Plays Poker
Self
- 2005
David Mamet on 'House of Games'
Himself
- 2004
The Making of Last Days
Self
- 2000
That Moment: Magnolia Diary
Self
1990s
- 1996
Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants
Self
1970s
- 1979
- 1975
Doug Henning's World of Magic
Self · 1 episode
