BIO
Over the course of his military career, Chris spent time on the USS Independence, USS O’Brien and did a tour of Roosevelt Roads in Puerto Rico. Of his various assignments during his 7 years of duty, he found a home as the naval photo-mate which re-ignited his love for storytelling.
Against the advice of his filmmaking father, Chris followed his passion and has now produced over 100 films for reputable entertainment companies such as Lionsgate, Mar Vista, Syfy, The Lifetime Network, ION, The Hallmark Channel, Cinetel, The Global Asylum, as well as projects under his own umbrella. Chris most recently sold his film, A Second Chance, starring Brittney Underwood (The Bay) to Cinetel, premiered in 2019.
AWARDS
2020 Daytime Emmy Nominee
Executive Producer on The Bay.
2019 Daytime Emmy Nominee
Executive Producer on The Bay.
2019 Telly Awards
“People’s Choice” – Director-Producer on Dick Dickster
2019 Telly Awards
“Best Original Song” – Director-Producer on A Second Chance for Christmas
2019 Telly Awards
Director-Producer on Minutes to Midnight
2018 Daytime Emmy
“Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series” – Producer on The Bay
2018 Telly Awards
Director-Producer on Circus Kane
2014 The Burbank Int. Film Festival
Director-Producer on Mercenaries
2013 The Burbank InT. Film Festival
Director-Producer on A House Is Not A Home
Chris Olen Ray attending the Daytime Emmy Awards
2018
Chris Olen Ray 