Ray DeFeis

Writer, Poet, Actor and Photo Artist. A Bronx native, Ray DeFeis began acting on the Off-Off Broadway stage in New York City after receiving Honors in Dramatics from Evander Childs H.S. in 1972. Serving in the U.S. Naval Reserve, Ray continued performing in various regional theaters until eventually settling back home in N.Y.C. Ray approaches all his roles with commitment and dedication, bringing a fresh new life to any character he portrays. His fondest theater memories were acting beside the legendary Jackie Curtis (Andy Warhol's Underground) in the post nuclear Cult Classic "Tyrone X" and creating the role of Brian in the original New York production of Anthony Bruno's "Soul Survivor" at The Glines Theatre in 1987. Ray's young family soon became his priority as he put Show Business on the back burner and began a career in the construction industry. He turned to writing to fulfill his creative desires. And, in the summer of 1993 Ray DeFeis wrote, produced and directed the play "Fig