Nicholas Ray

C-List

Total Box Office Draw: $2,680,587

Director

Average ROI: -91%
ROI Rank: 1,005
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Movies

Title
Rebel Without a Cause
Johnny Guitar
In a Lonely Place

Score
92%
91%
94%

Year
1955
1954
1950

Box Office
$212,780
$4,604
$21,493

Known For & ROIs

Rebel Without a Cause

Johnny Guitar

In a Lonely Place

-91%

ROI Commentary:

Average ROI: -91%
ROI Rank: 1,005

Well, Nicholas Ray may not be in the top 50%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 50% either. And hey, being a C-List director is still better than being a D-List celebrity, right?

Bio:

Nicholas Ray was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on August 7, 1911, in Galesville, Wisconsin, and died on June 16, 1979, in New York City. Ray is best known for his work on films such as Rebel Without a Cause, Johnny Guitar, and In a Lonely Place. He was known for his innovative use of color and his ability to capture the emotional turmoil of his characters. Ray’s personal life was often tumultuous, and he struggled with alcoholism and drug addiction throughout his career. Despite these challenges, he continued to make films until his death in 1979.

Birthday:

August 6, 1911

Birthplace:

Nicholas Ray was born in Galesville, Wisconsin.

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