About
Wayne Grace (7 May 1940 – 13 August 2022; age 82) was an American character actor known for his robust screen presence, distinctive voice, and prolific career spanning stage, film, and television. Born in Pomona, California, he honed his craft at institutions including Mount San Antonio College (where he was classmates with Sam Shepard), Wayne State University, San Francisco State College, and under the tutelage of legendary acting teacher Sandy Meisner in New York. He spent years performing in regional and Off-Broadway theater—including notable work with the Odyssey Theatre and Pacific Resident Theatre Ensemble in Los Angeles—before establishing himself as a recognizable face in Hollywood. Grace built a massive resume of film credits, often playing tough, authority, or character parts in major motion pictures such as Robert Altman's McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Kevin Costner's Dances with...
Known for
The X-FilesSeries • 1993
FrasierSeries • 1993
SeinfeldSeries • 1989
Star Trek: The Next GenerationSeries • 1987
Star Trek: Deep Space NineSeries • 1993
MediumSeries • 2005
Falcon CrestSeries • 1981
Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanSeries • 1993
Star Trek: EnterpriseSeries • 2001
Little House on the PrairieSeries • 1974
The Rockford FilesSeries • 1974
Night CourtSeries • 1984
MatlockSeries • 1986
Tales from the CryptSeries • 1989
KojakSeries • 1973
Mulholland DriveMovie • 2001
Wonder WomanSeries • 1975
Fallen AngelsSeries • 1993
Dances with WolvesMovie • 1990
Friday the 13th: The Final ChapterMovie • 1984
VolcanoMovie • 1997
TwinsMovie • 1988
The Running ManMovie • 1987
Far and AwayMovie • 1992