Derek Ray

TV Actor

Birthday July 8, 1980

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Illinois

Age 45 years old

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About

Television, film, and voice actor known for playing Jimmy McIntyre in BET's drama series Rebel, Jack Dawkins in NBC's political thriller State of Affairs, and Brooks Hargrove in the series Mad Men. He is also known in the gaming world as the voice and likeness of Houston in the PAYDAY video game franchise.

Before Fame

He began his acting career by taking on guest roles in television beginning in the early 2000s with Boston Public and Close to Home. His first notable recurring role was in Mad Men in 2008 followed by Revenge in 2012. His big break was appearing in Rebel in 2017.

Trivia

He provided Houston's voice and likeness in both the PAYDAY 2 and PAYDAY 3 games. He is known for portraying law enforcement officers, military personnel, and morally complex characters.

Family Life

He was born and raised in West Frankfort, Illinois. He is a father.

Associated With

He appeared in State of Affairs starring Katherine Heigl in 2014 and 2015. He costarred with Giancarlo Esposito on Rebel in 2017.