Born in Houston, Texas just prior to the beginning of the Great Depression, Ray Stricklyn felt the urge to perform from his earliest years. From stage roles in his hometown, to parts in regional theater and Broadway, Ray made the jump from the stage to acting on both the large and small screens with some of the biggest names in the business, including 'Gary Cooper in "Confessions of a Nightingale", which received national acclaim with his performances in Los Angeles, New York, and other major cities across North America.
Stage: Made Broadway debut in 1952 in "The Climate of Eden".
Switched from acting career to publicity, joining John Springer Associates in L.A. in 1973. Represented such stars as Elizabeth Taylor and Bette Davis.
He is survived by his companion, stage director David Galligan, and his sister, Mary Ann.
After Ray had been signed by 20th Century-Fox, a powerful Hollywood gossip columnist predicted that Ray "could be the next Montgomery Clift.".
