American actress and singer Vanessa Ray, well-known for her work in projects like the film Devil’s Due and the hit series Suits, began her career with guest appearances and stage performances. She gained early recognition for her recurring role on the soap opera As the World Turns, which centered on the professional and personal lives of doctors and lawyers. Ray’s career reached a turning point when she was cast as Jenny Griffith in the acclaimed legal drama Suits. The series, which followed the partnership of attorney Harvey Specter and his talented assistant Mike Ross, earned significant critical praise and several awards. In addition to her role in the popular police procedural Blue Bloods, Ray has built a diverse filmography. Her movie credits include a lead performance in the drama Not Waving But Drowning and a supporting turn in the musical comedy The Rumperbutts.
Career Highlights of Vanessa Ray
Vanessa Ray began her journey in performance through musical theater, appearing in productions like Footloose and Finding Nemo: The Musical. Her early television and film work included a debut in The Sparky Chronicles: The Map (2003) and a recurring role as Teri Ciccone on the soap opera As the World Turns (2009).
Her career gained significant momentum through several high-profile television roles:
Legal Dramas: She appeared in the thriller Damages before landing her well-known role as Jenny Griffith in the award-winning series Suits (2011–2012).
Teen Mystery: From 2012 to 2017, she portrayed a pivotal character in Pretty Little Liars, a performance that earned her a Teen Choice Award.
Police Procedural: Since 2013, she has been a series regular on Blue Bloods, portraying Officer Eddie Janko alongside stars like Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg.
Filmography of Vanessa Ray
Ray has maintained a steady presence in film, spanning various genres:
Drama: She played the lead role of Adele in Not Waving But Drowning (2012) and appeared in the indie hit Frances Ha.
Horror & Comedy: She had a supporting role in the financially successful horror film Devil’s Due (2014) and appeared in comedies such as The Rumperbutts and Mutual Friends.
Personal Life of Vanessa Ray
Born on June 24, 1981, in Alameda County, California, Ray has been married twice. Her first marriage was to actor Derek James Baynham (2003–2009). In 2015, she married her longtime partner, Landon Beard.
Net worth of Vanessa Ray
The estimated net worth of Vanessa Ray is about $5 million.