A native of Dallas, Texas, Greg has been a natural actor and award
winning- stage performer since the age of twelve. During his thirty
year career with well over 70 professional credits, Greg has worked
with such A-list directors as:
Zack Snyder,
David Lynch,
Paul Verhoeven,
Bob Rafelson &
Miloš Forman.
Greg's 2009 films include featured roles as the beleaguered "Deputy
Neale" in
Rob Zombie's
Halloween II (2009), and a dead-on
performance as
Andy Warhol in
Zack Snyder's spring blockbuster,
Watchmen (2009). His recent starring
roles include
Jeff Broadstreet's
Night of the Living Dead 3D (2006),
and
Sex and Death 101 (2007),
alongside
Simon Baker. His upcoming
films, in 2010, include co-starring roles in
The Trouble with Cali (2012),
directed by
Paul Sorvino as well as
Satin (2011) with
Melissa Joan Hart and
Robert Guillaume.
Greg is often recognized for his co-starring roles in
Showgirls (1995) and
Starship Troopers (1997). A
versatile performer, Greg has also starred in a long list of television
shows, such as
CSI: Miami (2002),
Cold Case (2003),
Strong Medicine (2000),
JAG (1995) and
American Gothic (1995).
As a stand-up comedian, Greg enjoys world-wide fame for his character,
"David Sleaze, the Punk Magician". He can be seen on
Rodney Dangerfield's "HBO Special".
Greg appeared over twenty times on
An Evening at the Improv (1981),
Saturday Night Live (1975),
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
and many others. Greg has headlined at most of the top comedy clubs in
the country and has been the opening act for such entertainment icons
as:
Cher,
Tom Jones and
Dolly Parton. His comedic abilities have
been described as "absolutely inspired and truly magical" by
Duncan Strauss, LA Times.
Possessing a talent for both comedy and drama, he has the
chameleon-like ability to play a wide range of characters, from tough
cops to outrageous criminals, turning on a dime to play a sensitive
flower salesman or comedic clown. He can change his voice and looks so
profoundly one might not always recognize him; yet, he is as
unforgettable as the characters he portrays. "Travis produces his
series of characters and situations at a rapid fire pace and switches
from one character to another with astonishing speed. It's hard to
believe only 1 person is on stage". Teresa Simons, Dallas Times Herald.
As a filmmaker, Greg has written and directed over twenty-five
inventive independent short films and three feature-length films.
Remaining loyal to his theatrical beginnings, Greg also produced and
starred in a stage production entitled "America the Bizarre", where he
played seven different characters in full make-up and costume, ending
with a spot-on impression of comedy legend,
Richard Buckley (aka Lord
Buckley).
Gene Stout, Seattle Post
Intelligence wrote, "Greg Travis is a master of ethnic & regional
accents, from the stuffy English chap to the gnarly California surfer
dude". Greg also received great reviews for his portrayal of
Andy Warhol in the stage play, "Girl of the
Year". With thirty years experience as an actor, comedian, and
filmmaker, Greg Travis brings a 360 degree wide-ranging approach to
every project he undertakes. His unique blend of talents makes him a
lucrative contribution to any production.