Ray Dennis was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. He first recognized his love for acting in the first grade when he dazzled the crowd as the Yellow Brick Road in the school's adaptation of "The Wiz". He would continue to perform in roles during Elementary, High School, and College. During his time at Michigan State University he would take on one of the toughest challenges in the lead Role of Troy Maxson in August Wilson 's Fences. This role would earn him a nomination for the Irene Ryan Acting Award at the Kennedy Center 's American Collegiate Theatre Festival. He would also take on a myriad of roles during his time with Mwendo Theatre Company, Towne Street Theatre, and Loose Cannons: The Comedy Troupe. He graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Labor Relations/Human Resources ready to take on the corporate world. However, fate had other plans. His time in Los Angeles has afforded him many opportunities to continue to hone his craft. On stage he has tackled the roles in Romeo & Juliet, The Jungle Book, The Worlds worst play ever, Club Rumboogie and in 2013 he will star in August Wilson's The Piano Lesson. He has graced the small screen in 1000 Ways to Die and a recurring role in the webisode Playa and Wifey. In the area of Film He has completed several short films and 2012 set the tone for role in independent feature films, Efficiency and Wingman, Inc. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Ray Dennis