Greg Travis
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 31, 1958 in Dallas, Texas, USA
- Active Years
- 1978–2020 (43 Years)
- Total Credits
- 54 credits in database
Biography
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Source [1]: Known credits: 52. Gender: Male. Birthday: July 31, 1958. Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, USA.
Source [2]: Well recognised actor, appeared in over 40 feature films, internationally recognised stand-up comedian. Based in the U.S. Created comedy character David Sleaze, The Punk Magician (uses punk rock-style wig, does bad magic tricks using audience participation).
Source [3]: Actor in Starship Troopers. Native of Dallas, Texas. Award winning- stage performer since age twelve. Thirty year career with over 70 professional credits. Worked with directors Zack Snyder, David Lynch, Paul Verhoeven, Bob R.
Source [4]: Born 1958 in the United States. Works as script coordinator and in cinematography department. Notable works: Watchmen, Starship Troopers, Lost Highway, Bruno & Earlene Go to Vegas, and Atlantis Down.
Name: Greg Travis.
Born: July 31, 1958, in Dallas, Texas, USA.
Profession: Actor, stand-up comedian, script coordinator, and works in the cinematography department.
Acting details: Appeared in over 40 feature films. Notable works include Starship Troopers, Watchmen, Lost Highway, Bruno & Earlene Go to Vegas, and Atlantis Down. He has worked with directors Zack Snyder, David Lynch, and Paul Verhoeven.
Credits: One source lists 52 known credits, another mentions over 70 professional credits.
Comedy: Created the character David Sleaze, The Punk Magician, involving a punk rock-style wig and bad magic tricks with
Career overview
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Source [1]: Greg Travis, Known Credits: 52, Gender: Male, Birthday: July 31, 1958, Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, USA.
Source [2]: Well recognised actor, appeared in over 40 feature films, internationally recognised stand-up comedian. Created comedy character David Sleaze, The Punk Magician (uses punk rock-style wig, bad magic tricks, audience participation). Routine appeared on Rodney Dangerfield's HBO Specials.
Source [3]: Actor in Starship Troopers. Native of Dallas, Texas. Award winning stage performer since age twelve. Career spans thirty years with over 70 professional credits. Worked with directors Zack Snyder, David Lynch, Paul Verhoeven, Bob R [Note: Source cuts off at "Bob R"].
Source [4]: Born 1958 in the United States. Works as script coordinator and in cinematography department. Notable works: Watchmen, Starship Troopers, Lost Highway, Bruno & Earlene Go to Vegas, Atlantis Down.
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Greg Travis is an American actor and internationally recognised stand-up comedian born in Dallas, Texas, in 1958. He has been a stage performer since the age of twelve. His professional career spans thirty years and includes over 70 professional credits. Travis is also known to work as a script coordinator and in the cinematography department.
Paragraph 2: Acting and Filmography.
His acting credits include appearances in films such as Starship Troopers, Watchmen, Lost Highway, Bruno & Earlene Go to Vegas, and Atlantis Down. He has appeared in over 40 feature films. During his career, he has worked with directors including Zack Snyder, David Lynch, and Paul Verhoeven.
Paragraph 3: Comedy Character.
As a comedian, Travis created the character David Sleaze, also known as The Punk Magician. For this routine, he wears a punk rock-style wig and performs various bad magic tricks involving audience participation. This routine appeared on Rodney Dangerfield's HBO Specials.
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Greg Travis is an American actor and internationally recognised stand-up comedian born in Dallas, Texas, in 1958. He has been a stage performer since the age of twelve and has a career spanning thirty years with over 70 professional credits. In addition to acting, Travis has worked as a script coordinator and in the cinematography department.
His notable film and television works include Starship Troopers, Watchmen, Lost Highway, Bruno & Earlene Go to Vegas, and Atlantis Down. He has appeared in over 40 feature films and has worked with directors such as Zack Snyder, David Lynch, and Paul Verhoeven.
Travis is also known for creating the comedy character David Sleaze, also called The Punk Magician. In this routine, he wears a punk rock-style wig and performs a variety of bad magic tricks that utilize audience participation. This specific routine appeared on Rodney Dangerfield's HBO Specials.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
54 titles- Megan (2020) as Sean
- Savage Creatures (2020) as Father Cooper
- A Talent For Trouble (2018) as Frank Steiner
- The Possession Experiment (2016) as Jordi
- Lilitu (2015) as Ben
- Lily Grace: A Witch Story (2015) as Sheriff Stewart
- Chicks Dig Gay Guys (2014) as Rich
- Midlife (2013) as David Stanton
- Dug Up (2013) as Sheriff Yates
- White T (2013) as Stage Manager
- Bruno & Earlene Go to Vegas (2013) as The Fixer
- Poe (2012) as Detective Jonzey Jones
- Showgirls 2: Penny's from Heaven (2011) as Phil
- Atlantis Down (2010) as Pete Hendricks
- Watchmen (2009) as Andy Warhol
- Halloween II (2009) as Deputy Neale
- Sex and Death 101 (2007) as Vulgar Newsstand Vendor
- Mother's Day Massacre (2007) as Tex
- How to Eat Fried Worms (2006) Grip
- Night of the Living Dead 3D (2006) as Henry Cooper
- Inside the Graveyard (2006) as Self
- Redneck Comedy Roundup, Volume 2 (2006)
- Mortuary (2005) as Eliot Cook
- Toolbox Murders (2004) as Byron McLieb
- Night Creep (2003) as Lee Howard
- Night Creep (2003) Screenplay
- Night Creep (2003) Director
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Wade Hinkle
- Paper Soldiers (2002) as Detective Travis
- Landspeed (2002) as Clayton Winfree
- Strong Medicine (2000)
- Bar Hopping (2000) as Agent 1
- Man on the Moon (1999) as ABC Executive
- Rude Awakening (1998) as Wally
- Poodle Springs (1998) as Leonard
- Letters from a Killer (1998) as State Trooper
- Starship Troopers (1997) as Net Correspondent
- Lost Highway (1997) as Tail Gate Driver
- Humanoids from the Deep (1996) as Porter
- JAG (1995) as Police Detective
- Showgirls (1995) as Phil Newkirk
- Delta (1992) as Rod Luger
- Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1992) as Rector
- Paradise (1991) as Earl McCoy
- Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show (1991) as Fink's Agent
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Comedian (uncredited)
- Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place (1989) as Self
- Tour of Duty (1987) as Love
- Million Dollar Mystery (1987) as 2nd Toxic Man
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Roger - Attorney
- Dark Seduction (1984) as Ray
- Dark Seduction (1984) Director
- Humanoids from the Deep (1980) as Mike Michaels, Radio Announcer
- Auditions (1978) as Billy Bob Jr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Greg Travis best known for?
Greg Travis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Megan (2020), The Possession Experiment (2016), Showgirls 2: Penny's from Heaven (2011), Watchmen (2009).
When and where was Greg Travis born?
Greg Travis was born on July 31, 1958 in Dallas, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Greg Travis have?
Greg Travis has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2020.
What is Greg Travis's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Greg Travis (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Length: 90-130 words. No preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Source [1...
Greg Travis by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Tour of Duty (1987) as Love — aged about 28
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Roger - Attorney — aged about 27
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Comedian (uncredited) — aged about 31
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Wade Hinkle — aged about 43
- Lost Highway (1997) as Tail Gate Driver — aged about 38
- Watchmen (2009) as Andy Warhol — aged about 50
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