David Ray may refer to: David Ray (poet) (1932–2024), American poet David Parker Ray (1939–2002), American abductor and possible serial killer David Ray (American football) (born 1944), NFL placekicker David R. Ray (1945–1969), American navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient David Ray (director) (born 1968), Canadian screenwriter and film director David Ray (politician), Republican member of Arkansas House of Representatives