Ray Xifo very slowly became aware of his calling as an actor in high school and college during which time he was aspiring to be a priest in the Salesian Order. He was a brother in this order when he attended drama classes at Columbia University. After teaching in Salesian schools for three years he reassessed his vocation and moved to New York City where he worked in Off-Off Broadway productions, regional theater, Broadway, TV, and some film. In 1998 he moved with his wife Kay Foster to Los Angeles where he continues to pursue work in TV, movies, and theater.