Gene Anthony Ray
Biography
Gene Anthony Ray was a native New Yorker and talented dancer who gained fame for his role as Leroy Johnson in both the 1980 film Fame and its subsequent television series, which aired from 1982 to 1987. With little professional training but raw talent, Ray won the part in the film Fame, which became a defining moment in his career. He also appeared in the documentary "Style Wars" (1983), further cementing his status as a dancer and actor.