During the 1980s, Jacqueline Ray was a well-known figure in the world of film and television. Before transitioning to acting, she had a successful career as a model, working with numerous prestigious brands. In addition to her occupation, she is also recognized as the first spouse of actor Tom Selleck.
Jacqueline Ray Profile Summary
Full name: Jacqueline Mary Ray
Gender: Female
Date of birth: July 17, 1952
Age: 72 years old (as of September 2021)
Zodiac: Cancer
Place of birth: Burbank, California, USA
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Religion: Christianity
Sexuality: Straight
Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight: 121 lbs (55 kg)
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Dark brown
Relationship status: Divorced
Ex-husbands: Shepard, Tom Selleck, and Clarence Barry Witmer
Sons: Kevin Selleck and Umeko Ray
Occupation: Former actress and model
Who is Jacqueline Ray?
In the early 1960s, Ray embarked on her journey as a model, appearing on various runways and magazine covers. However, her modeling career was relatively brief as she later turned her attention to acting.
She made her acting debut in 1967 with the film In Like Flint, which received high acclaim and opened the door to many other acting opportunities for her.
In 1980, the actress gained recognition for her notable roles in The Killings at Outpost Zeta and the hit TV series, Magnum PI.
Her portrayal of Ms. Roebuck Lisa in Magnum PI solidified her reputation as a highly accomplished actress. Let’s take a closer look at the various films and television programs she appeared in during this time.
- Beyond the Universe (1981)
- Dallas (1983) as Marie Walker
- Frasier, the Sensuous Lion (1973) as Jacki Ray
- In Like Flint (1967) as Denise
- Magnum PI (1981 to 1983) as Ms Roebuck Lisa
- Marcus Welby, MD (1973) as Model Matt
- Houston (1983) as Margot
- Unfabulous: The Best Trip Ever (2007)
- The Gnomie-Mobile (1967) as Gnomie Maiden
- The Killings at Outpost Zeta (1981) as Linda
- The New Mike Hammer (1984) as Dr Marcia Forrest
- Unfabulous (2007) as Dancer
Personal Life
While Jacqueline Ray‘s professional life was consistently successful, her personal life faced its own set of controversies and difficulties.
The actress was married three times, with her first marriage taking place at a young age. Her first husband was Shepard, and in 1966 they had a son named Kevin Shepard, who would eventually change his name to Kevin Selleck.
From May 1971, Tom Selleck and model Jacqueline Ray were married for 11 years. They reportedly crossed paths while working on the TV series Magnum PI, where Selleck served as both actor and director. Following their union, the acclaimed actor also became the adoptive father of Jacqueline Ray’s son, Kevin.
Following his highly successful role in Magnum PI, Tom and Jacqueline’s marriage came to an end after 11 years due to Jacqueline’s purported jealousy over the attention her husband received.
According to other reports, Tom’s relocation to Hawaii for a film project resulted in the end of their marriage. In 1992, Jacqueline Ray tied the knot with Clarence Barry Witmer and they welcomed their daughter, Umeko Ray. However, her third marriage did not last long.
Jacqueline’s son, Kevin Selleck, emulated his stepfather’s career path and pursued acting, gaining recognition for his performance in the 1997 movie Scream 2. Before entering the world of acting, Kevin was a member of a five-person rock group that released an album in 1996.
After some time, the group disbanded and Kevin opted to embark on a solo journey in the music industry. However, his solo career did not thrive, leading him to reconnect with his ex-bandmates. Regrettably, their reunion did not yield the same level of success as their initial run.
Imprisonment
In 2014, Jacqueline was charged with second-degree murder. Her daughter, Umeko Ray, married Leon Bauchum in 2008. Years later, Jacqueline found out that Leon was abusing Umeko.
As a result, the actress hired an assassin named Luis Barker to kill Leon. The murder charges show Ray paid Barker a lot of money for the assassination.
After the hearing, the actress was found guilty of second-degree murder and given an 18-year sentence. During sentencing, Ray said she killed Leon to protect her daughter and grandchildren.
More details about the crime came out during the hearings. The prosecution said the actress lured her son-in-law into her house where Luis was waiting. Luis shot Leon and then dumped his body in a ditch in Washington.
Despite the daughter and reverend’s repeated requests, the judge refused to give a lighter punishment and instead sentenced the actress to 18 years in jail. The murderer, on the other hand, was handed a more severe sentence of 29 years in prison.
Net Worth
Due to her current imprisonment, there is limited information available regarding Jacqueline Ray’s net worth. Nevertheless, this website claims it to be approximately $500,000.
