From the age of 15, he also wanted to become a concert pianist after an unsuccessful venture with the violin until he realised his lack of skill. Ray was taught at Highgate School in North London and decided to enrol at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) after his brother began working as an actor. He did his national service in the Royal Army Service Corps and rose to the rank of second lieutenant.
From the age of 15, he also wanted to become a concert pianist after an unsuccessful venture with the violin until he realised his lack of skill. Ray was taught at Highgate School in North London and decided to enrol at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) after his brother began working as an actor. He did his national service in the Royal Army Service Corps and rose to the rank of second lieutenant.