Ricky Jay was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA. His birth name was Richard Jay Potash. His height is 168cm.

Ricky Jay appeared in the movie Boogie Nights(1997), "Deadwood"(2004), Grateful Dawg(2000), Hacks (1997/I)(1998), Hacks (1997/I)(1997), Heartbreakers(2001), "Kidnapped"(2006), Last Days(2005), Mystery Men(1999), State and Main(2000), The Spanish Prisoner(1997), The Water Engine(1992), Tomorrow Never Dies(1997)。