Gene Wolande

Gene Wolande (born September 3, 1956) is an American character actor, writer, and director. He is best known for his role as Ray Pinker in the Academy Award-winning film L.A. Confidential and his recurring role in the HBO series Carnivàle. Wolande has appeared in many mainstream film and television projects throughout his career. As a writer, he has received awards for his screenplay American Canvas and has contributed to popular television series such as Wonder Years and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Wolande was born in Chicago, Illinois and is a graduate of Fenwick High School. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Dallas and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Trinity University at the Dallas Theater Center. Wolande's film credits include RoboCop, Chaplin, and L.A. Confidential.