Ola Ray

• Name — Ola Ray • Born — 26 August 1960 • Birthplace — St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. • Occupation — * Actress • model • Years Active — 1980–present

section Ray modeled for Playboy and was the Playmate of the Month for the June 1980 issue. In 1983, she starred as the girlfriend of Michael Jackson in the music video Thriller. Ray complained in the past about difficulties collecting royalties from her participation in Thriller. At first, Ray blamed Jackson. She ultimately sued Jackson in May 2009 in a dispute to obtain uncollected royalties. Jackson died less than two months later on June 25 at age 50. In 2012, Jackson's attorney John Branca and accountant John McClain settled the lawsuit with Ray. She was portrayed by Asia Fuqua in the 2026 Michael Jackson biopic Michael.

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1984 — Automan — Joanne — Episode: "Murder MTV" • Gimme a Break! — Deanna — Episode: "The Center" • 1985 — Cheers — Andrea — Episode: "King of the Hill" • What's Happening Now!! — Paulette — Episode: "Married or Not" • 2000 — Where Are They Now? — Herself — Episode: "Video Vixens II" • 2001 — I Love 1980's — Herself — Episode: "New Years Compilation" • 2002 — Never Mind the Buzzcocks — Herself — Episode: "Episode #1.2"

• Year — Title — Role — Artist • 1980 — "Give Me the Night" — George Benson • 1983 — Thriller — Michael's girlfriend — Michael Jackson • 2009 — "Paparazzi" — Policewoman — Lady Gaga