Ray Wise

Ray Wise is an American film, theater and television actor.

Ray Wise's breakthrough role was in the 1982 film adaptation of the comic book Swamp Thing. He played Alec Holland, alter ego of the Swamp Thing character.

Wise has since appeared in numerous films and television shows, ranging from being a henchman in RoboCop to portraying the U.S. Vice President in 24.

He currently plays the The Devil in the series Reaper on The CW network.

• 1982: Swamp Thing 1982 Film
• 1987: RoboCop
• 1990: Twin Peaks
• 1995: Powder
• 1999: Pennyweight
• 2001: Two Can Play That Game
• 2003: Jeepers Creepers II
• 2005: The Rain Makers
• 2005: Good Night and Good Luck
• 2006: 24
• 2007: Reaper
• 2007: Pandemic
• 2007: Superman: Doomsday
• 2008: One Missed Call

• "I sort of feel paranormal all the time. I look for that in everyday life and when you look for it, you find it. Everything is strange."The Movie Insider: Ray Wise Takes on the Creeper (November 5, 2003)

• "My devil [on 'Reaper'] is very much like, he's kind of like if George Clooney were a devil, I suppose. A little bit of Cary Grant thrown in. He's sophisticated, he's suave, he's well-dressed, and yet he can be down home too. He could be your next door neighbor."BuddyTV: Exclusive Interview: Ray Wise, from 'Reaper' (March 28, 2008)