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Peter Weller
Peter Francis Weller is an esteemed American actor and television director. Born on June 24, 1947, his substantial career spans over 70 films and television series, notably playing the titular character in RoboCop (1987) and its sequel RoboCop 2 (1990). This role, along with others in films like The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), helped solidify his prominence in the entertainment industry. Weller's career extends beyond acting; he also excelled in television direction, notably contributing to the A&E (now Netflix) series 'Longmire' from 2012 to 2017. In addition to his contributions to film and TV, Weller holds a Ph.D. in Italian Renaissance Art History from UCLA. He was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the son of a lawyer and federal judge, and has lived abroad due to his father's army work. Before gaining prominence, Weller attended the University of North Texas and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre in 1970. He ventured into acting after attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. His powerfully diverse career even includes voice acting, with credit for characters in popular video games like Mortal Kombat 11 and RoboCop: Rogue City.
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Given Name: Peter Francis Weller
Born: Stevens Point, Wisconsin, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: June 24, 1947
Occupations: Actor, television director
Years Active: 1973-present
Children: 1
Spouses: Shari Stowe
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Movies Featuring Peter Weller
Naked Lunch
RoboCop
Leviathan
Skin Trade
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
RoboCop 2
The New Age
Of Unknown Origin
Shoot the Moon
Firstborn
Bang
Once Fallen
Forced To Fight
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
Dragon Eyes
God of War: Unearthing the Legend
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
Yamasong: March of the Hollows
Flesh + Steel: The Making of ‘RoboCop’
Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula
Contaminated Man
Buckaroo Banzai Declassified
The Poseidon Adventure
Egypt: Engineering an Empire
Styx
The Hard Easy
Rainbow Drive
Celebrity Guide to Wine
Women and Men: Stories of Seduction
Road to Ruin
Prey
Just Tell Me What You Want
A Killing Affair
The Dancing Princesses
Cat Chaser
The Tunnel
Apology
Shakedown
RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop
Sunset Grill
Naked Making Lunch
Partners
Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee
Top of the World
Diplomatic Siege
End of Summer
Gold Coast
The Man Without a Country
Butch and Sundance: The Early Days
Screamers
Fifty/Fifty
Decoy
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