Ray J

Ray J

44 · Born: Jan 17, 1981

2014
2013
2009
1996

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJan 17, 1981 McComb, Mississippi, USA
Parents
  • Sonja Norwood
  • Willie Norwood
Relatives
  • Brandy Norwood (Sibling)
  • Sy'rai Iman Smith (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

William Ray Norwood Jr., professionally known as Ray J, is a highly accomplished American artist, renowned for his remarkable versatility as a singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor, whose impressive portfolio showcases his exceptional skillset and dedication to his craft.

Ray J, a talented individual, took his first breath on January 17, 1981, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey in the world of entertainment. As the younger sibling of the illustrious Brandy Norwood, a renowned recording artist and actress, Ray J's family ties to the music industry are undeniable. Furthermore, he is also closely related to the legendary rapper Snoop Dogg, being his first cousin, which has undoubtedly influenced his own path in the music industry.

Ray J, a renowned musician, has expanded his professional scope beyond the realm of music, courageously venturing into the uncharted territory of reality television, where he took part in the 19th season of the illustrious UK program Celebrity Big Brother, a popular and widely followed series, in January 2017.

Career

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2023
Bomb Pizza
Bomb Pizza as Entrepreneur
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2020
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2019
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2015
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2012
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2009
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2005
Envy
Envy as AJ
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One on One
One on One as D-Mack
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2004
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2003
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1999
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Moesha
Moesha as Dorian Long
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1997
Steel
Steel as Martin
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1996
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored as Cliff (12 Yrs.) (as Willis Norwood Jr.)
{"id":5362,"title":"Mars Attacks!","year":"1996","character":"Cedric","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mars-attacks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3b5unan2kqsg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3b5unan2kqsg.jpg"},"released":1}
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1994
The Enemy Within
The Enemy Within as Todd Casey
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1993
The Sinbad Show
The Sinbad Show as L.J Beckley
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2025
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2024
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2021
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2016
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2004