Acting

Ray Aranha

Born May 1, 1939 · Miami, Florida, USA

Died October 9, 2011 · aged 72

​Ray Aranha was an American actor, playwright, and stage director, known for Maid in Manhattan (2002), Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) and Dead Man Walking (1995). He died on 9 October 2011.

Known For

Die Hard: With a VengeanceDie Hard: With a Vengeance · 1995
Die Hard: With a Vengeance
7.31995
MovieActionThriller
New York detective John McClane is back and kicking bad-guy butt in the third installment of this action-packed series, which finds him teaming with civilian Zeus Carver to prevent the loss of innocent lives. McClane thought he'd seen it all, until a genius named Simon engages McClane, his new "partner" -- and his beloved city -- in a deadly game that demands their concentration.
Deconstructing HarryDeconstructing Harry · 1997
Deconstructing Harry
7.31997
MovieComedyDrama
Writer Harry Block draws inspiration from people he knows, and from events that happened to him, sometimes causing these people to become alienated from him as a result.
Maid in ManhattanMaid in Manhattan · 2002
Maid in Manhattan
6.12002
MovieComedyDrama
Marisa Ventura is a struggling single mom who works at a posh Manhattan hotel and dreams of a better life for her and her young son. One fateful day, hotel guest and senatorial candidate Christopher Marshall meets Marisa and mistakes her for a wealthy socialite. After an enchanting evening together, the two fall madly in love. But when Marisa's true identity is revealed, issues of class and social status threaten to separate them. Can two people from very different worlds overcome their differences and live happily ever after?
City HallCity Hall · 1996
City Hall
6.01996
MovieDramaThriller
The accidental shooting of a boy in New York City leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences.
Dead Man WalkingDead Man Walking · 1995
Dead Man Walking
7.31995
MovieDrama
A death row inmate turns for spiritual guidance to a local nun in the days leading up to his scheduled execution for the murders of a young couple.
Shortcut to HappinessShortcut to Happiness · 2007
Shortcut to Happiness
5.62007
MovieFantasyComedy
In Manhattan, the aspirant writer Jabez Stone is a complete loser: he is not able to sell his novels, he lives in a lousy apartment and he does not have success with women. When one of his friends Julius Jenson sells his novel for US$ 190,000.00 to an editor, Jabez fells envy and promises to sell his soul to the devil for success and accidentally kills a woman with his typing machine. The Devil knocks on his door, fixes the situation and seals a contract with Jabez. His low quality novels have bad reviews but become best-sellers; Jabez enriches; has success with women, but has no time for his friends. Jabez meets with the publisher Daniel Webster who offers him a chance to break the contract with the devil.
Good AdviceGood Advice · 2001
Good Advice
5.92001
MovieComedyRomance
An investment banker loses everything and must discover what's really important in life.
Five CornersFive Corners · 1987
Five Corners
5.91987
MovieDramaCrime
A psychotic young man returns to his old neighborhood after release from prison. He seeks out the woman he previously tried to rape and the man who protected her, with twisted ideas of love for her and hate for him.

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Shortcut to HappinessShortcut to Happiness · 2007
Shortcut to Happiness
5.62007
MovieFantasyComedy
In Manhattan, the aspirant writer Jabez Stone is a complete loser: he is not able to sell his novels, he lives in a lousy apartment and he does not have success with women. When one of his friends Julius Jenson sells his novel for US$ 190,000.00 to an editor, Jabez fells envy and promises to sell his soul to the devil for success and accidentally kills a woman with his typing machine. The Devil knocks on his door, fixes the situation and seals a contract with Jabez. His low quality novels have bad reviews but become best-sellers; Jabez enriches; has success with women, but has no time for his friends. Jabez meets with the publisher Daniel Webster who offers him a chance to break the contract with the devil.

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