Ray Wise

Acting

Ray Wise

Born 20 August 1947 · Akron, Ohio, USA · 79

Raymond Herbert Wise (born August 20, 1947) 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).

Known for

Highlights

The Mentalist2008 · Series · Dennis Victor
How I Met Your Mother2005 · Series · Robin Scherbatsky Sr.
X-Men: First Class2011 · Film · Secretary of State
Criminal Minds2005 · Series · John Nelson
Fargo2014 · Series · Paul Marrane
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina2018 · Series · Enoch

Filmography

Movies

114 films

SURPRISE2026 · Film · Mr. Johnson
NANOcell2026 · Film · Robert Cox
The Napa Boys2026 · Film · Officer Toland
The Wolf in the Well2024 · Film · Roland Carmel
God's Not Dead: In God We Trust2024 · Film · Peter Kane
The Blue Rose2024 · Film · Mr. Vallens
Good Grief2024 · Film · Dr. Gariboldi
Poolman2024 · Film · William Van Patterson
King Knight2022 · Film · Merlin
Psych 3: This Is Gus2021 · Film · Father Peter Westley
Dinner Is Served2021 · Film · Headmaster Gustafson
Beast Mode2020 · Film · Trammel Steadfast
To Your Last Death2019 · Film · Cyrus DeKalb (voice)
Unholy 'Mole2019 · Film · The Devil (voice)
The Chain2019 · Film · Michael
Tone-Deaf2019 · Film · Michael
Little Evil2017 · Film · Guy On TV (uncredited)
Shattered2017 · Film · Forest Burnett
Halloweed2016 · Film · Judge Plimington
Batman: The Killing Joke2016 · Film · Commissioner Gordon (voice)
The Bronx Bull2016 · Film · Father Father Joseph
All the Way2016 · Film · Senator Everett Dirksen
God's Not Dead 22016 · Film · Peter Kane
Unnatural2015 · Film · Victor Clobirch
Taking Flight2015 · Film · Nonno (voice)
The Breakup Girl2015 · Film · Bob Baker
Night of the Living Deb2015 · Film · Frank Waverly
Digging Up the Marrow2015 · Film · William Dekker
The Lazarus Effect2015 · Film · Mr. Wallace
Jurassic City2015 · Film · Warden Lewis
Frank Pierre Presents: Pierre Resort & Casino2014 · Film · Frank Pierre
Dead Still2014 · Film · Wenton Davies
Guardian Angel2014 · Film · Attorney Kaufman
Land of Leopold2014 · Film · Deece Warren
Suburban Gothic2014 · Film · Donald
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces2014 · Film · Leland Palmer
Away From Here2014 · Film · Paul
No God, No Master2014 · Film · A. Mitchell Palmer
Tom Holland's Twisted Tales2014 · Film · Mongo the Magnificent (segment "Mongo's Magik Mirror")
Wrong Cops2013 · Film · Captain Andy
Big Ass Spider!2013 · Film · Major Braxton Tanner
Out West2013 · Film · Phillip Alcott
Revelation Road 2: The Sea of Glass and Fire2013 · Film · Frank
Brother's Keeper2013 · Film · Herbert Leemaster
Revelation Road: The Beginning of the End2013 · Film · Frank
Nuclear Family2012 · Film · The Man
Atlas Shrugged: Part II2012 · Film · Head of State Thompson
FDR: American Badass!2012 · Film · Douglas MacArthur
Excision2012 · Film · Principal Campbell
The Butterfly Room2012 · Film · Nick
Crazy Eyes2012 · Film · Zach's Father
Brother White2012 · Film · Pastor Johnny Kingman
The Aggression Scale2012 · Film · Bellavance
Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend2012 · Film · Wade Dawkins
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie2012 · Film · Dr. Doone Struts
The Girl with the Tramp Stamp Tattoo2011 · Film
Rosewood Lane2011 · Film · Det. Briggs
Chillerama2011 · Film · Dr. Weems (segment "Wadzilla")
X-Men: First Class2011 · Film · Secretary of State
Pandemic2009 · Film · General Matthews
Iodine2009 · Film · Avery
Stuntmen2009 · Film · Jack Strongbow
Infestation2009 · Film · Ethan
Love at First Hiccup2009 · Film · Roger
AM12002008 · Film · Harry Jones
One Missed Call2008 · Film · Ted Summers
Superman: Doomsday2007 · Film · Perry White (voice)
The Flock2007 · Film · Bobby Stiles
The Election2007 · Film · John
7-10 Split2007 · Film · Buddy Kendrick
The Substance of Things Hoped For2006 · Film · Dr. Lessing
Peaceful Warrior2006 · Film · Doctor Hayden
Cyxork 72006 · Film · Kommander 88
Good Night, and Good Luck.2005 · Film · Don Hollenbeck
Jane Doe: The Wrong Face2005 · Film · Fleming
The Rain Makers2005 · Film · Harris
Sharkskin 62005 · Film · Sam
Dead End2003 · Film · Frank Harrington
The Battle of Shaker Heights2003 · Film · Harrison
Jeepers Creepers 22003 · Film · Taggart
Windfall2002 · Film · John Wescott
Landspeed2002 · Film · Brian Sanger
Two Can Play That Game2001 · Film · Bill Parker
Almost Salinas2001 · Film · Jack Tynan
Pennyweight1999 · Film · Mr. Pennyweight
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon1998 · Film · Randolph Pratt
Evasive Action1998 · Film · Sheriff Wes Blaidek
Powder1995 · Film · Dr. Aaron Stripler
The Crew1994 · Film · Charles Pierce
RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement1994 · Film · Leon Nash
Body Shot1994 · Film · Dwight Frye
The Chase1994 · Film · Dalton Voss
Rising Sun1993 · Film · Senator John Morton
Grey Knight1993 · Film · Col. George Thalman
Sunstroke1992 · Film · Larry
Bob Roberts1992 · Film · Chet MacGregor
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me1992 · Film · Leland Palmer
Write to Kill1991 · Film · Mark Gaston
Fire in the Dark1991 · Film · Richard
The Rift1990 · Film · Robbins
Twin Peaks1989 · Film · Leland Palmer
Race for Glory1989 · Film · Jack Davis
Season of Fear1989 · Film · Fred Drummond
RoboCop1987 · Film · Leon Nash
Condor1986 · Film · Christopher Proctor
The Journey of Natty Gann1985 · Film · Sol Gann
Seduced1985 · Film · Bartecki
Cat People1982 · Film · Soap Opera Man
Swamp Thing1982 · Film · Dr. Alec Holland
Deadly Blessing1981 · Film · Sheriff (voice) (uncredited)
Madame X1981 · Film · Bellman (uncredited)
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders II1980 · Film · Dr. Simmons
Tartuffe1978 · Film · Damis
Love in the Hamptons1976 · Film · Myron

Filmography

Series

89 shows

Slugfest2021 · Series · Jack Kirby
Physical2021 · Series · Sheila's Father
Home Economics2021 · Series · Frank
All Rise2019 · Series · Richard Walker
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina2018 · Series · Enoch
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life2016 · Series · Jack Smith
Relationship Status2016 · Series · Grace's Dad
Adam Ruins Everything2015 · Series · Netflix Executive
Fresh Off the Boat2015 · Series · Marvin
Marvel's Agent Carter2015 · Series · Hugh Jones
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories2014 · Series · The Duke
Fargo2014 · Series · Paul Marrane
Farmed and Dangerous2014 · Series · Buck Marshall
Tom Holland's Twisted Tales2013 · Series · Mongo the Magnificent
Perception2012 · Series · Martin Sullivan
Holliston2012 · Series · Landlord
Wilfred2011 · Series · Colt St. Cloud
Workaholics2011 · Series · Kyle Walsh
Body of Proof2011 · Series · Michael Davis
Mr. Sunshine2011 · Series · Macaulay
Hawaii Five-02010 · Series · Morris Brown
Rizzoli & Isles2010 · Series · Judge Eugene Allen
The Good Guys2010 · Series · Buddy
Infomercials2009 · Series · Frank Pierre
Drop Dead Diva2009 · Series · Frank Dodd
Castle2009 · Series · Bobby Fox
Dollhouse2009 · Series · Howard Lipman
The Mentalist2008 · Series · Dennis Victor
902102008 · Series · Dean Thomas
Reaper2007 · Series · The Devil
Chuck2007 · Series · Riley
Mad Men2007 · Series · Ed Baxter
Burn Notice2007 · Series · Mr. Pyne
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!2007 · Series · Grill Vogel
Shark2006 · Series · Lloyd Holcomb
Six Degrees2006 · Series
Psych2006 · Series · Peter Westley
Criminal Minds2005 · Series · John Nelson
How I Met Your Mother2005 · Series · Robin Scherbatsky Sr.
Bones2005 · Series · Rick Turco
The Closer2005 · Series · Tom Blanchard
Numb3rs2005 · Series · Mitch Langford
NCIS2003 · Series · Wayne Tobett
She Spies2002 · Series · Ambassador Blaine
242001 · Series · Vice-President Hal Gardner
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · Series · Ernest Chase
Teacher's Pet2000 · Series
Popular1999 · Series · Barton
The West Wing1999 · Series · Governor Tillman D-CA
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Roger Hanley
Judging Amy1999 · Series · Atty. Rhodes
Charmed1998 · Series · Ludlow
V.I.P.1998 · Series · Judge Kreiger
Sports Night1998 · Series · Evans
Dawson's Creek1998 · Series · Roger Stepavich
Sleepwalkers1997 · Series · McCaig
Profiler1996 · Series · James Perrone
Savannah1996 · Series · Edward Burton
JAG1995 · Series · Congressman Marvin Bolton
Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story1995 · Series · Mike Todd
Star Trek: Voyager1995 · Series · Arturis
Second Chances1993 · Series · Judge Jim Stinson
Diagnosis: Murder1993 · Series · John Parkinson
The Secrets of Lake Success1993 · Series · Henry Fleming
Walker, Texas Ranger1993 · Series · Garrett Carlson
The Larry Sanders Show1992 · Series · Lloyd Simon
Beverly Hills, 902101990 · Series · Daniel Hunter
Dream On1990 · Series · Maddox March
Twin Peaks1990 · Series · Leland Palmer
Star Trek: The Next Generation1987 · Series · Liko
Jake and the Fatman1987 · Series
Beauty and the Beast1987 · Series · Tom
L.A. Law1986 · Series · D.A. Walter Platt
The Colbys1985 · Series
Stingray1985 · Series
Moonlighting1985 · Series
Hunter1984 · Series · Alex Parker
Airwolf1984 · Series · Victor Resnick
Blue Thunder1984 · Series · J.D. Kraft
Scarecrow and Mrs. King1983 · Series
Trauma Center1983 · Series
The A-Team1983 · Series · Phillip Chadway
Remington Steele1982 · Series · Schwimmer
T. J. Hooker1982 · Series · Harrison Mackenzie
Knots Landing1979 · Series · The Dealer
Hart to Hart1979 · Series
Lou Grant1977 · Series
Charlie's Angels1976 · Series · Evan Wilcox
The Young and the Restless1973 · Series · Ian Ward