Anthony Ray
Anthony Ray was an actor and producer, known for his role in John Cassavetes' Shadows and being the son of Rebel Without a Cause director Nicholas Ray.
Director | Movie Actor | Producer
November 24, 1937
June 29, 2023
85
Anthony Ray, also known as Sir Mix-a-Lot, is a renowned American rapper, singer, and songwriter who rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is best known for his Grammy Award-winning hit single “Baby Got Back,” which earned him the Best Rap Solo Performance award. Apart from his music career, Sir Mix-a-Lot has also been a television host and has made appearances in various films and TV shows, including “Iron Man” and “Safety.” Some of his other notable works include the albums “Swass,” “Mack Daddy,” and “Chief Boot Knocka.” Sir Mix-a-Lot is not only a talented musician but also a trained pianist, having composed a symphonic hip-hop piece for the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. An interesting fact about Anthony Ray is that he is the son of “Rebel Without a Cause” director Nicholas Ray and has appeared in John Cassavetes’ film “Shadows.”