Greg Wise
Biography
Greg Wise is a British stage, film, and television actor. He was born on May 15, 1966, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK. Wise has appeared in numerous supporting roles in British television series and feature films. He has a total of 64 known credits in his acting career. Wise is known for his work in the film industry, particularly in the United Kingdom. His birth name is Matthew Gregory Wise, and he is also known by the name Matthew Gregory Wise in some contexts.
Career overview
Greg Wise is a British actor who has appeared in numerous supporting roles in television series and feature films. He has a significant presence in British television, with a substantial body of work in the industry. Wise's acting credits span multiple genres and formats, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
One of his most notable roles is in the film Sense and Sensibility, where he played the character of John Willoughby. This performance is a notable highlight in Wise's career, demonstrating his ability to excel in period dramas. His work in the film industry has been complemented by his appearances in British television series, further establishing his reputation as a talented supporting actor.
Throughout his career, Greg Wise has accumulated a substantial number of acting credits, with a total of 64 known credits to his name. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Wise has established himself as a prominent figure in British entertainment, with a career spanning multiple decades.
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- Cruising to the Ends of the Earth (2026) as Self - Narraror (voice)
- Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius (2025) as Self
- Sense and Sensibility: 25th Anniversary Reunion (2021) as Self
- Military Wives (2020) as Richard
- Early Works (2020) as Edward Hughes
- Carmilla (2020) as Mr. Bauer
- Last Christmas (2019) Story
- After Louise (2019) as Bob
- The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (2018) as Self - Guest
- Strange Angel (2018) as Alfred Miller
- A Private War (2018) as Professor David Irens
- Love of My Life (2017) as Ben
- Beautiful Devils (2017) as James Lacey MP
- The Crown (2016) as Lord Mountbatten
- Galavant (2015) as Sir Arnold Galavant
- Modus (2015) as Warren Schifford
- The Outcast (2015) as Gilbert Aldridge
- Effie Gray (2014) as John Ruskin
- Walking on Sunshine (2014) as Doug
- Three Days in Havana (2014) as Harry Smith
- Unknown Heart (2014) as Duncan
- Blackwood (2014) as Dominic
- Zen (2011) as Renato Favelloni
- Honeymoon for One (2011) as Sean Hughes
- The Song of Lunch (2010) Producer
- A Sense of Character (2009) as Self
- Morris: A Life with Bells On (2009) as Villandry
- Place of Execution (2008) as Philip Hawkin
- The Disappeared (2008) as Jake Ryan
- Cranford (2007) as Sir Charles Maulver
- Number 13 (2006) as Professor Anderson
- Elizabeth David: A Life in Recipes (2006) as Peter Higgins
- The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby (2005) as Minister Lee
- A Cock and Bull Story (2005) as Greg
- According to Bex (2005)
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Nevile Strange
- Johnny English (2003) as Agent One
- Hornblower: Loyalty (2003) as Major Côtard
- Five Moons Plaza (2003) as Francesco Doni
- Sirens (2002) as Oliver Rice
- Hills Like White Elephants (2002) as The American
- The Discovery of Heaven (2001) as Max Delius
- Madame Bovary (2000) as Rodolphe
- Africa (1999) as Josh Sinclair
- Wonderful You (1999) as Marshall, chartered accountant
- Mad Cows (1999) as Alex
- Hornblower (1998) as Major Côtard
- Judas Kiss (1998) as Ben Dyson
- Alice Through the Looking Glass (1998) as Red Knight
- The Place of the Dead (1997) as Corporal Hugh Brittan
- House of Frankenstein (1997) as Crispian Grimes
- Hospital! (1997) as Dr. Jim Nightingale
- The Moonstone (1996) as Franklin Blake
- Sense and Sensibility (1995) as John Willoughby
- The Buccaneers (1995) as Guy Twaite
- Feast of July (1995) as Arch Wilson
- The Riff Raff Element (1994) as Alister Tundish
- Typhon's People (1993) as Cato Macgill / Adam Prime
- Covington Cross (1992)
- A Masculine Ending (1992) as Jamie Baird
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Justin Amberson
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- Taggart (1983)
- A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971) as Professor Anderson