Ray Wise

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Biography

This supporting player of theater, TV and film is best known for his portrayal of Laura Palmer's murderous father on David Lynch's cult series "Twin Peaks" (ABC, 1990-91) and in its feature incarnation, "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me" (1992). Wise got his professional start onstage, in such plays as "The Subject was Roses" and Sam Shepard's "The Tooth of Crime" (for which he won an OBIE in 1983), and toured in various classics ("Romeo and …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

Raymond Nicolas Wise on August 20, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, USA

Career Milestones

2011

Portrayed US Secretary of State in the prequel to the "X-Men" film series, "X-Men: First Class"

2009

Cast as Father Peter Westley on two episodes of "Psych" (USA Network)

2007

Cast as the Devil in the The CW series, "Reaper"

2006

Played Vice President Hal Gardner on the Fox series, "24"

2005

Played CBS news anchor, Don Hollenbeck, in George Clooney's "Goodnight, and Good Luck"

2003

Co-starred in the summer horror feature, "Jeppers Creepers 2"

2001

Featured in the romantic comedy, "Two Can Play That Game"

2000

Was a regular on the Showtime series, "Resurrection Blvd"

1996

Was a regular on the Aaron Spelling produced series, "Savannah" (The WB)

1995

Cast in the emotionally touching drama, "Powder"

1993

Played Judge Stinson on the short-lived CBS series, "Second Chances"

1989

Played the role of Leland Palmer on the series, "Twin Peaks" (ABC)

1982

Feature acting debut, "Swamp Thing"

1978

Moved to Los Angeles with wife

1970

Played attorney Jamie Rollins on the soap opera, "Love of Life"

Awards

2006

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in Good Night, And Good Luck