Ray Wise

Born; August 28 1947
Where: Akron, Ohio, USA

The actor is probably best known for the role of Leland, the incestuous father of Laura Palmer, in David Lynch's Twin Peaks.

High profile big screen performances include the part of senator John Morton in Philip Kaufman's Rising Sun and Bob Roberts by Tim Robbins.

He began acting while still a student and concentrated on stage work before making his screen debut in Wes Craven's Swamp Creature.

Other roles included Natty Gann by Jeremy Kagan, Paul Schrader's Cat People and Robocop by Paul Verhoeven.

TV credits have included Dallas, The Colbys, Moonlighting, Lou Grant, Star Trek: The Next Generation and LA Law.

Recent work includes Victor Salva's Jeepers Creepers 2 and the cult chiller Dead End.