The 2004 Taylor Hackford film “Ray,” starring Jamie Foxx, tells the life story of legendary musician Ray Charles. Production primarily took place in Louisiana, with some additional filming in Los Angeles, California. Early in the film Ray Charles, played by Foxx, performs at The Rocking Chair club. Afterwards, the club owner Marlene, played by Denise Dowse, offers Ray to stay at her place, supposedly located in Seattle. The house can actually be found in New Orleans.

LOCATION: 4445 Venus St, New Orleans, LA 70122

The film jumps ahead to 1950 as Ray is performing in Los Angeles. Several quick establishing shots of the city are seen, including Los Angeles City Hall, which appears a couple times in the film.  The iconic building has been featured in endless films, such as “L.A. Confidential,” “Liar Liar,” “Gangster Squad,” “Impulse,” L.A. Bounty” and more.

LOCATION: 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

This building is also briefly seen as the Waters & Sons Record Shop during the Los Angeles establishing shot montage. The same location appeared in the film “Devil In A Blue Dress.”

LOCATION: 426 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

The home of Della Bea Robinson, played by Kerry Washington, can be found in New Orleans.

LOCATION: 649 Park Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70114

After Ray and Della Bae get married, the move into this home, supposedly located in Texas, but actually found in New Orleans.

LOCATION: 1505 Bodenger Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70114

Ray and Della Bae later move into this home, located in Los Angeles.

LOCATION: 3910 Hepburn Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90008