James Arthur Ray

Biography

James Arthur Ray, born November 22, 1957, in Honolulu, was an American self-help businessman, motivational speaker, and convicted felon. A former telemarketer, he gained notoriety after three participants died during a ritual at one of his New Age retreats in 2009, leading to his conviction in 2011. Following his release from prison in 2013, Ray re-launched his self-help business, appearing in films like "The Secret" (2006) and "Enlighten Us" (2016).