Directed 17 films in Italy and Spain including Deathmaster (1972) and Hannah, Queen of the Vampires (1973), and also ran his own production company in Barcelona, Spain.
Has two sons: Steve Danton and Mitchell Danton.
His companion at the time of his death was actress Jeannie Austin, who was cast in a couple of TV episodes Ray directed, including "Magnum, P.I." (1980).