Wise became an international presence as Laura Palmer’s father Leland in the cult favorite television series and film “Twin Peaks” and recently appeared in “West Wing.” To date, he has starred in 85 stage productions and his role as Yank Smith in O’Neill’s “The Hairy Ape” garnered wide critical acclaim. In 1983 he received an OBIE Award for his work in Sam Shepard’s “The Tooth of Crime”.

A veteran of over 25 motion pictures, Wise has starred in the fantasy/drama “Powder,” starring Mary Steenburgen and Jeff Goldblum; Tim Robbins’ political satire “Bob Roberts” as campaign manager Chet MacGregor; then in the role of Senator Morton in the Sean Connery/Wesley Snipes vehicle “Rising Sun.” His portrayal of Sol Gann in Disney’s classic family drama “The Journey of Natty Gann” remains one of his favorite roles. His other feature credits include “The Chase,” with Charlie Sheen, “Robocop,” and “Swamp Thing.”

Over the years Ray has played recurring roles on such shows as “Second Chances,” “Twin Peaks,”  “Savannah” and  “The Larry Sanders Show.” His television features include “Fire in the Dark” and “The Taking of Flight 847.”

Recently, he appeared in Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Project Green Light, “The Battle of Shaker Heights” alongside Shia LeBeouf. Wise also played the lead in MGM’s “Jeepers Creepers 2.”

Filmography: Cat People (1982), Dead End, Good Night, And Good Luck., Grey Knight, Infestation (2009), Jeepers Creepers 2, One Missed Call (2007), Robocop, Swamp Thing, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me,

Latest Ray Wise News, Opinion & Discussion:

Meet The Creeper Again
Ray Wise, of Dead End and Swamp Thing, speaks of a possible third movie for Jeepers Creepers.  He says his character, Jack Taggart Sr., would...