Edward Wiley (actor)

Edward Wiley
Wiley in Star Trek: The Next Generation, 1991
Born(1955-07-11)July 11, 1955
DiedOctober 16, 1995(1995-10-16) (aged 40)
OccupationsFilm and television actor

Edward Wiley (July 11, 1955 – October 16, 1995) was an American film and television actor.

Life and career

Wiley was born on July 11, 1955, the son of Raymond Wiley. He attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and was a member of The Old Vic, a nonprofit producing theatre. He began his screen career in 1981, appearing in the film Chariots of Fire. In the same year, he appeared in the film Ragtime.

Later in his career, in 1991, Wiley guest-starred as Governor Vagh in the episode "The Mind's Eye" of the syndicated science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. He guest-starred in television programs including Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, NYPD Blue, Jake and the Fatman, Hunter and Max Headroom. He also appeared in films such as The Canterville Ghost, Sniper, Highlander, Superman III and Haunted Honeymoon. He last appeared in the 1996 film Final Vendetta; the film was released after his death.

Death

Wiley died on October 16, 1995, at the age of 40.

References

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  2. ↑ "E. Syracusan with 'Old Vic'". Syracuse Herald-Journal. Syracuse, New York. December 20, 1979. p. 46. Retrieved October 5, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
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  4. ↑ Furman, Elina (February 2, 2016). Neve Campbell: An Unauthorized Biography. St. Martin's Publishing Group. p. 83. ISBN 9781250112347 – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ "Edward Wiley, 'sophomore' actor". Syracuse Herald-Journal. Syracuse, New York. May 9, 1986. p. 29. Retrieved October 5, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon