Ray Wise: Bringing Dark Charisma to Iconic Roles in Film and Television We weren’t able to create a summary for you. Refresh your page to try again. Raymond Herbert Wise (born August 20, 1947) [1] 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). Raymond Herbert Wise (born August 20, 1947) [1] 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). Raymond Herbert Wise (born August 20, 1947) [1] 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). Some of his best-known roles include Leland Palmer in Twin Peaks (1990), henchman Leon C. Nash in RoboCop (1987), Jack Taggart Sr. in Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003), the Devil in the CW television series Reaper (2007), Donald Wadsworth in Suburban Gothic (2014). Ray Wise’s impact on American acting and television is profound. His performances, particularly in "Twin Peaks," have become iconic, influencing generations of actors and writers interested in exploring complex, morally ambiguous characters. One such individual is Ray Wise, a prolific TV actor known for his extraordinary ability to inhabit complex, often darkly compelling roles. From his chilling portrayal of the Devil to his iconic turn as Leland Palmer, Wise has consistently demonstrated a depth and range that captivate audiences. 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). On the 35th anniversary of Twin Peaks ‘ debut, Soap Opera Digest checked in with Ray Wise (ex-Ian Ward, Young and Restless), who played Laura Palmer's father - and (spoiler alert!) killer. Ray Wise’s impact on American acting and television is profound.