William Ray may refer to:
- William H. Ray (1812–1881), United States Representative from Illinois
- William Hallett Ray (1825–1909), Canadian politician, farmer, and merchant
- Sir William Ray (British politician), Leader of London County Council, 1925–1934, MP for Richmond, 1932–1937
- Bill Ray, 10th Anglican Bishop of North Queensland, Australia
- Billy Ray (screenwriter), screenwriter, director, and producer
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