Ray Wise

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Characters played by Ray Wise

Marvin — Fresh Off the Boat (2015)

Huang family neighbor or friend, involved in comedic misunderstandings.

Hugh Jones — Marvel's Agent Carter (2015)

SSR agent and colleague of Peggy Carter in Agent Carter.

Jack Taggart, Sr. — Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003)

Grieving father seeking vengeance for his son's death.

Leon Nash — RoboCop (1987)

Sadistic gang member working for Boddicker.

Leland Palmer — Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)

Laura's father, outwardly affectionate but troubled; under the influence of a malevolent spirit, he rapes and murders Laura; in the Red Room he is forced to surrender garmonbozia.

Leon Nash (archive footage) — RoboCop 3 (1993)

Archival appearance of gang enforcer.

Commissioner Gordon — Batman: The Killing Joke (2016)

Supporting protagonist and Barbara's father. He investigates crimes alongside Batman and is kidnapped by the Joker, who subjects him to psychological torture using photos of a paralyzed Barbara. Gordon maintains his sanity throughout the ordeal and insists Batman capture the Joker legally.

Doctor Alec Holland — Swamp Thing (1982)

Alternative credit name for the scientist turned bog creature.

Dr. Weems (segment "Wadzilla") — Chillerama (2011)

Dr. Weems examines Miles Munson after Miles suffers intense testicular pain linked to arousal. He identifies the bizarre effect of Spermupermine, discovering that Miles’s single sperm has grown to gigantic proportions, and orders Miles to stop taking the drug and remove it from his system immediately.

Peter Kane — God's Not Dead 2 (2016)

A state senator opposing religious influence in public policy.

Don Hollenbeck — Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)

Don Hollenbeck is a CBS journalist whose professional standing is attacked by O’Brian, who labels him a communist sympathizer. The newsroom briefly celebrates the changing political climate before learning that Hollenbeck has committed suicide by gassing himself, abruptly darkening the victory.

Frank Harrington — Dead End (2003)

Frank Harrington is the father driving his family on Christmas Eve. He chooses an unmapped shortcut, argues with Laura, and tries to protect the others from the hearse and the woman in white. After Laura's death, he becomes deranged, attacks Marion, and is ultimately killed in the woods.

Career Overview

Ray Wise has 175 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Their work spans 12 cinematic universes — most prominently God's Not Dead with 2 titles. Signature works include Fresh Off the Boat, Jeepers Creepers 2, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
175
Birth Date
1947-08-20
Birth Place
Akron, Ohio, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 12 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q530646), public domain (CC0).