Gene Wolande
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 3, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Active Years
- 1987–2012 (26 Years)
- Total Credits
- 20 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Goal: Write a factual identity profile of Gene Wolande (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Name: Gene Wolande.
Born: September 3, 1956.
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA (Chicago native).
Profession: American character actor, writer, director, and voice-over artist.
Education: Completed a Master of Fine Arts Degree.
Location: Moved to Los Angeles after completing his degree.
Credits/Work: Appeared in many mainstream film and television projects.
Specific credits mentioned: Carnivàle (Actor).
Note on L.A. Confidential: The prompt's "TMDB BIO" snippet says he is best known as Ray Pinker in L.A. Confidential. Wait, I must check if this is in the Sources provided.
Source [1]: TMDB page, lists birthday, place of birth, known for acting, 20 credits.
Source [2]: Wikipedia, says he is an American character actor, writer, and director.
Source [3]: IMDb, says he is an actor in Carnivàle, Chicago native, moved to LA after MFA.
Source [4]: TMDB, same as [2].
Source [5]: Personal website, says he is an award-winning actor, writer, director, voice-over artist.
Source [6]: Wikiwand, same as [2].
Crucial Check: The user provided a "TMDB BIO" snippet at the very top: "Gene Wolande (born September 3, 195
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Gene Wolande (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Topic: Career overview (focus on acting).
[1] TMDB: Gene Wolande, born September 3, 1956. Male. Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA. Known for acting. 20 known credits.
[2] Wikipedia: American character actor, writer, and director. Appeared in many mainstream film and television projects.
[3] IMDb: Actor in Carnivàle. Chicago native. Came to Los Angeles after completing his Master of Fine Arts Degree.
[4] TMDB (duplicate info): American character actor, writer, and director.
[5] Personal Website: Award-winning actor, writer, director, voice-over artist. Chicago native.
[6] Wikiwand (duplicate info): American character actor, writer, and director.
Name: Gene Wolande.
Birthdate: September 3, 1956.
Origin: Chicago, Illinois, USA (Chicago native).
Profession: American character actor, writer, director, and voice-over artist.
Education: Master of Fine Arts Degree.
Movement: Moved to Los Angeles after completing his MFA.
Acting Credits/Work: Appeared in many mainstream film and television projects. Specifically credited as an actor in Carnivàle.
Note: The prompt's "TMDB BIO" snippet mentions "Ray Pinker in the Academy Award-winning film L.A. Confidential", but I must check if this is in the SOURCES provided.
Looking at [1] through [6]:
[1] TMDB: No mention of Ray Pinker or L.A. Confidential.
[2] Wikipedia: No mention.
[3] IMDb: Mentions Carnivàle.
[4] TMDB: No mention.
[5] Personal site: No mention.
[6] Wikiwand: No mention.
Crucial Check: The user provided a "TMDB BIO" text at the very top: "Gene Wolande (born September 3, 1956) is an American character actor, writer, and director who has appeared in many mainstream film and television projects. He is best known as Ray Pinker in the Academy Award-winning film L.A. Confidential".
The instructions say: "Write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported by the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES."
The "TMDB BIO" is part of the provided text (the synopsis/input). Therefore, I can use the Ray Pinker/L.A. Confidential info.
Paragraph 1: Background and Education.
Gene Wolande is an American character actor, writer, director, and voice-over artist. Born on September 3, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, he is a Chicago native. After completing his Master of Fine Arts Degree, Wolande moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career.
Wolande has appeared in many mainstream film and television projects. He is best known for his role as Ray Pinker in the Academy Award-winning film L.A. Confidential. His acting credits include work on the production Carnivàle. According to The Movie Database,
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
20 titles- An Old Man's Gold (2012) as Lee Vissing
- Sam Steele and the Crystal Chalice (2011) as Meryl
- The Junior Spy Agency (2011) as Meryl
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Cameron
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Cab Driver
- Choosing Matthias (2001) as Coroner
- Best Laid Plans (1999) as Lawyer
- The Negotiator (1998) as Morewitz
- A Civil Action (1998) as Hotel Clerk
- David and Lisa (1998) as Kevin
- L.A. Confidential (1997) as Forensic Chief
- Tidal Wave: No Escape (1997) as Benard
- A Match Made in Heaven (1997) as Husband #1
- Her Costly Affair (1996) as Don
- ER (1994) as Henry
- Party of Five (1994) as Dr. Hobbs
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) Story
- Chaplin (1992) as Party Guest
- Married... with Children (1987) as Scientist
- RoboCop (1987) as Prisoner
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gene Wolande best known for?
Gene Wolande is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Criminal Minds (2005), Meet the Fockers (2004), Doing DaVinci (2009), The Negotiator (1998).
When and where was Gene Wolande born?
Gene Wolande was born on September 3, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Gene Wolande have?
Gene Wolande has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2012.
What is Gene Wolande's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Goal: Write a factual identity profile of Gene Wolande (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markd...
Gene Wolande by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Cameron — aged about 48
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Cab Driver — aged about 47
- L.A. Confidential (1997) as Forensic Chief — aged about 40
- ER (1994) as Henry — aged about 37
- Married... with Children (1987) as Scientist — aged about 30
- Chaplin (1992) as Party Guest — aged about 35
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