Ray Wise stands at an exact 5ft 9 ½ (176.5 cm), a height that enhances his commanding yet deceptively average screen presence as an American actor. Best known for his iconic, chilling role as Leland Palmer in Twin Peaks, Wise's stature perfectly captures the unassuming suburban father harboring demonic evil.
His versatile height suits a range of menacing characters, including the ruthless criminal Leon Nash in RoboCop, terrifying foes in Jeepers Creepers 2, and roles in X-Men: First Class and Dead End. This precise build underscores his ability to portray villains who intimidate through intensity rather than sheer size.