Ray Wise | |
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![]() Wise in 2011 | |
Born | Raymond Herbert Wise August 29, 1947[1] Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1969–present |
Spouses | Juliet Burr
(m. 1974; div. 1977)Kass McClaskey (m. 1978) |
Children | 2 |
Raymond Herbert Wise (born August 29, 1947)[1] is an American actor best known for his role as Leland Palmer in Twin Peaks (1990–1991, 2017) and its prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992). He has appeared in films such as Swamp Thing (1982), The Journey of Natty Gann (1985), RoboCop (1987), Bob Roberts (1992), Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003), Good Night, and Good Luck (2005), X-Men: First Class (2011) and God's Not Dead 2 (2016).
Wise's other television roles include Vice President Hal Gardner in 24 (2006), The Devil in Reaper (2007–2009), and Marvin in Fresh Off the Boat (2015–2020). He is also known for acting in projects produced by the comedy duo Tim & Eric, most notably his guest-starring role as Grill Vogel in Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2008).