Theadore Brown (July 30, 1990 – August 12, 2022), known professionally as Teddy Ray,[1] was an American comedian and actor. He was best known for his stand-up acts and for the Internet memes inspired by his viral videos.

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Ray was born and raised in Los Angeles.

Ray made his television debut on ComicView. He later gained prominence as a comedian after appearing on comedy series such as Comedy Central and All Def Comedy. Ray also appeared on a number of comedy shows including Wild ‘N Out (season 8), MTV's Messyness, and as a bailiff on HBO's PAUSE with Sam Jay.[2][3]

Ray was a regular performer at comedy clubs such as The Improv and Laugh Factory.[4]

Ray died on August 12, 2022, at the age of 32.[4][5]

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  1. ^ "Comedian Teddy Ray dies at 32". Los Angeles Times. 2022-08-13. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
  2. ^ "Teddy Ray, actor and comedian, dies at 32: 'He will have Heaven laughing'". The Desert Sun. Associated Press. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
  3. ^ Gularte, Alejandra (2022-08-13). "Comedian and Actor Teddy Ray Dead at 32". Vulture. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
  4. ^ a b Panaligan, E. J. (2022-08-13). "Teddy Ray, Comedian Featured on 'Wild N' Out' and 'All Def Comedy,' Dies at 32". Variety. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
  5. ^ "SAG-AFTRA Magazine Fall/Winter 2022". December 2022. p. 128. Retrieved 8 December 2022.

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