Name: Gene Anthony Ray
Date of Birth: 24 May 1962 In real life, he was expelled from the New York School for the Performing Arts where the series was set. Born in Harlem, he landed the part of Leroy in Alan Parker's film, 'Fame', when he was 17, after skipping school to go to the auditions. Known for his wild, rebellious character Leroy in the TV series "Fame," the similarly-styled Gene attended New York's High School of the Performing Arts, but dropped out after a year due to the strict discipline. Appeared in a "Fame" reunion documentary entitled, "Fame Remember My Name," which was taped in April 2003 for the BBC. ... He was HIV-positive at the time he suffered a stroke in June, 2003. He died a few months later on November 14. In 1982 he toured the UK, to perform with other "Fame" cast members in 10 concerts. "The Kids From Fame," a television special about the tour, was broadcast in the United States a year later. According to Selma Rubin, who managed him for 24 years, his last video project is a one-hour BBC "Fame" reunion documentary, "Fame Remember My Name," which was taped in Los Angeles in April 2003 which aired shortly after his death in the United Kingdom. Lived on on West 153rd Street. After he gained stardom for his roles in "Fame," he left school to pursue his career. Read more Gene Anthony Ray movies (actor)
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