Ray Wise
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Raymond Herbert Wise 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).
Best Ray Wise Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ray Wise's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ray Wise.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Psych 3: This Is Gus | Father Peter Westley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Dinner Is Served | Headmaster Gustafson | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Unholy 'Mole | The Devil (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | I Had Bad Milk in Dehradun | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Batman: The Killing Joke | Commissioner James Gordon (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | All the Way | Senator Everett Dirksen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | God's Not Dead 2 | Peter Kane | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Taking Flight | Nonno (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Frank Pierre Presents: Pierre Resort & Casino | Frank Pierre | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Between Two Worlds | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces | Leland Palmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | No God, No Master | A. Mitchell Palmer | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Wrong Cops | Captain Andy | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Excision | Principal Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Butterfly Room | Nick | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Aggression Scale | Bellavance | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Chillerama | Dr. Weems (segment "Wadzilla") | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | X-Men: First Class | Secretary of State | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Iodine | Avery | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Infestation | Ethan | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | AM1200 | Harry Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Superman: Doomsday | Perry White (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Flock | Bobby Stiles | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Election | John | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Peaceful Warrior | Doctor Hayden | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Cyxork 7 | Kommander 88 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Good Night, and Good Luck. | Don Hollenbeck | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Jane Doe: The Wrong Face | Fleming | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dead End | Frank Harrington | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Battle of Shaker Heights | Harrison | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Jeepers Creepers 2 | Jack Taggart, Sr. | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Two Can Play That Game | Bill Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Almost Salinas | Jack Tynan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Evasive Action | Sheriff Wes Blaidek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Powder | Dr. Aaron Stripler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement | Leon Nash | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Chase | Dalton Voss | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Rising Sun | Senator John Morton | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Bob Roberts | Chet MacGregor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me | Leland Palmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Twin Peaks | Leland Palmer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Race for Glory | Jack Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story | Phil Maresca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | RoboCop | Leon Nash | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Journey of Natty Gann | Sol Gann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Cat People | Soap Opera Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Madame X | Bellman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders II | Dr. Simmons | Hit | Similar → |
Ray Wise - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ray Wise?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ray Wise is "Unholy 'Mole" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ray Wise acted in?
Ray Wise has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ray Wise?
Other notable films include "Twin Peaks", "Almost Salinas", and "RoboCop".