Billy Ray
Director · Writer
55 years (Sep 21, 1971)Los Angeles, California, USA
Billy Ray is an American screenwriter whose name recurs across a run of productions. Another title on the record is 'Captain Phillips'. 23 was the age at the first credit. A 32-year run behind the camera is not a common thing. 'The Hunger Games' is the title that keeps coming up. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Captain Phillips'.
Billy Ray
Director · Writer
Billy Ray is an American screenwriter whose name recurs across a run of productions. Another title on the record is 'Captain Phillips'. 23 was the age at the first credit. A 32-year run behind the camera is not a common thing. 'The Hunger Games' is the title that keeps coming up. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Captain Phillips'.
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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Screenplay
2026
Animals
Writer
2026
The Comey Rule
Director · 2 episodes
2020–
Richard Jewell
Screenplay
2019
Terminator: Dark Fate
Screenplay
2019
Gemini Man
Screenplay
2019
Overlord
Screenplay
2018
The Last Tycoon
Creator
2017–
Secret in Their Eyes
Director
2015
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How old is Billy Ray and where are they from?
Billy Ray is 55 years old, born on September 21, 1971 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Billy Ray?
Billy Ray is best known for directing The Hunger Games, Captain Phillips, Terminator: Dark Fate.
How many movies has Billy Ray directed?
Over a 32-year career (since 1994), Billy Ray has directed or written 18 films and worked on 3 TV shows.
What was Billy Ray's first movie?
The career of Billy Ray began with J6 ().
What is Billy Ray's most recent movie or series?
Billy Ray's most recent release is Animals, which premiered on October 9, 2026.
What TV shows has Billy Ray created or directed?
On television, Billy Ray has appeared in Earth 2, The Comey Rule, The Last Tycoon.
Does Billy Ray have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Billy Ray's upcoming work includes: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026).
Billy Ray
1971-09-21 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Billy Ray (born 1962) is an American screenwriter and film director. He began writing for television and movies in 1994 with Color of Night. He has written numerous films, including the first Hunger Games film (2012), Richard Jewell (2019), and Captain Phillips (2013), earning an Oscar nomination for the latter.Billy Ray (screenwriter), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.