| First Name | Nicholas |
| Last Name | Ray |
| Full Name at Birth | Raymond Nicholas Kienzle |
| Age | 67 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | August 7, 1911 |
| Birthplace | Galesville, WI |
| Date of Death | June 16, 1979 |
| Location of Death | New York City, New York |
| Cause of Death | lung cancer |
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Director |
| Occupation Category | Director |
| Claim to Fame | Rebel without a Cause |
| Friends | J.C. Flippen |
Nicholas Ray (born Raymond Nicholas Kienzle; 7 August 1911 – 16 June 1979) was an American film director best known for the movie Rebel Without a Cause.
Selected Nicholas Ray film and TV show credits: