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American actor

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Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1967-09-13
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Born
Raymond Herbert Wise , ( 1947-08-20 ) August 20, 1947 (age 78) , Akron, Ohio , U.S.
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1969–present
Spouses
Juliet Burr ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. December 28, 1974</span>"}]]}'>1974 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1977 ) ​ Kass McClaskey ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1978 ) ​

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date of birth
1947-08-20
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start of work period
1960-00-00
name in native language
Ray Wise
birth name
Raymond Herbert Wise
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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), Dead End (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), Ian Ward in The Young and the Restless (2014–2016, 2024–2026) and Marvin Ellis 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).

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