Connie Ray

Connie Ray (born July 10, 1956) is an American actress and playwright. She gained recognition for her roles in films such as Thank You for Smoking (2006) and Stuart Little (1999). Ray also made appearances in the television drama ER (1997), Ice Princess (2005), and George Lopez (2002). Born and raised in Orange County, North Carolina, Ray grew up on her family's dairy farm. She discovered her passion for writing at a young age and went on to write successful bluegrass gospel musicals, including Smoke On The Mountain, Sanders Family Christmas, and Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming. Ray has become one of the most respected figures in the American theater industry.