Peter Weller: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 52
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1973–2025
- box office
- $168M
- Born
- June 24, 1947 (age 79)
- Birthplace
- Stevens Point, Wisconsin, U.S.
- Full name
- Peter Francis Weller
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, television director
- Years active
- 1973-present
- Spouses
- Shari Stowe
- Children
- 1
The Best Peter Weller Movies
The films of Peter Weller that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: RoboCop (1987) leads with $53.4M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $53.4M RoboCop 1987 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $45.7M RoboCop 2 1990 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $15.7M Leviathan 1989 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $10.1M Shakedown 1988 · Thriller -
Worldwide box office: $9.22M Shoot the Moon 1982 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $6.25M The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension 1984 · Adventure
Peter Weller's Career in Numbers
Peter Weller's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Peter Weller works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Man Without a Country (1973) to Bang (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Peter Weller Movies by Decade
- 1970s 2
- 1980s 13
- 1990s 16
- 2000s 7
- 2010s 8
- 2020s 1
The 1990s were Peter Weller's busiest decade, with 16 films.
Peter Weller Movies by Genre
- Action 11
- Tv movie 7
- Drama 6
- Thriller 5
- Romance 3
- Horror 2
- Sci-Fi 2
- Adventure 2
- Fantasy 1
- Animation 1
Action is the genre Peter Weller has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of tv movie (7).
Peter Weller Career Milestones
- First film
- The Man Without a Country 1973
- Biggest box office hit
- RoboCop $53.4M worldwide
- Newest film
- Bang 2025
Peter Weller Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Peter Weller is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 46 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Peter Weller
1Peter Weller Movies as an Actor
46- 2025
Bang Action Worldwide box office: $16.5K - 2017
Yamasong: March of the Hollows as Brujt (voice) · Fantasy - 2015
Skin Trade Action Worldwide box office: $595K - 2013
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice) · Animation - 2012
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice) · Action - 2012
Dragon Eyes as Mr. V · Action - 2011
Forced To Fight as Danny G. · Thriller - 2010
Once Fallen as Eddie · Action - 2010
God of War: Unearthing the Legend as Host · Documentary - 2007
Prey as Tom Newman · Horror Worldwide box office: $3.64M - 2006
The Hard Easy as Ed Koster · Drama - 2006
Egypt: Engineering an Empire as Host · Tv movie - 2005
The Poseidon Adventure as Captain Paul Gallico · Tv movie - 2001
Styx as Nelson · Action - 2000
Contaminated Man as Joseph Müller · Sci-Fi - 2000
Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula as Father Stefan · Tv movie - 1999
Diplomatic Siege as Steve Parker · Thriller - 1997
End of Summer as Theo Remmington · Romance - 1997
Top of the World as Ray Mercer · Thriller - 1995
Decoy as Baxter · Action - 1995
Screamers as Colonel Hendricksson · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $5.71M - 1994
Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee as Uncredited · Drama - 1994
The New Age Drama Worldwide box office: $245K - 1993
Partners as Doctor - 1993
Sunset Grill as Ryder Hart · Mystery - 1992
Fifty/Fifty as Jake Wyer · Action Worldwide box office: $229K - 1991
Naked Lunch Biography Worldwide box office: $2.64M - 1991
Road to Ruin as Jack Sloan · Romance - 1990
RoboCop 2 Action Worldwide box office: $45.7M - 1990
Women and Men: Stories of Seduction as Hobie · Tv movie - 1990
Rainbow Drive as Mike Gallagher · Thriller - 1989
Cat Chaser as George Moran · Action - 1989
Leviathan Adventure Worldwide box office: $15.7M - 1988
Shakedown as Roland Dalton · Thriller Worldwide box office: $10.1M - 1988
The Tunnel as Juan Pablo Castell · Drama - 1987
The Dancing Princesses as The Soldier · Romance - 1987
RoboCop Action Worldwide box office: $53.4M - 1986
Apology as Rad Hungate · Tv movie - 1985
A Killing Affair as Baston Morris · Crime Worldwide box office: $35K - 1984
Firstborn Drama Worldwide box office: $6.25M - 1984
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Adventure Worldwide box office: $6.25M - 1983
Of Unknown Origin Horror Worldwide box office: $1.08M - 1982
Shoot the Moon Drama Worldwide box office: $9.22M - 1980
Just Tell Me What You Want as Steven Routledge · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.09M - 1979
Butch and Sundance: The Early Days as Joe Le Fors · Western Worldwide box office: $5.14M - 1973
The Man Without a Country as Lt. Fellows · Tv movie
Peter Weller in Documentaries & Specials
5Who Is Peter Weller?
Peter Weller was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, U.S. in 1947 and is 79 years old. Credited on films since 1973, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
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.
Who Peter Weller Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Peter Weller shares the most films with. Judy Davis comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Paul Verhoeven (3).
Peter Weller: Questions & Answers
How many movies Peter Weller has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Peter Weller been in?
Peter Weller is credited on 52 films, from 1973 to 2025. 46 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Peter Weller's highest-grossing movie?
RoboCop (1987) is Peter Weller's biggest box office hit, with $53.4M worldwide, ahead of RoboCop 2 (1990) ($45.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Peter Weller's movies have made $168M.
Peter Weller's biggest hits How old is Peter Weller?
Peter Weller is 79 years old, born on June 24, 1947 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, U.S..
What is Peter Weller's newest movie?
The most recent film on Peter Weller's filmography is Bang (2025).
Who does Peter Weller work with most often?
Peter Weller shares the most films with Judy Davis (3 films), Paul Verhoeven (3 films) and John Glover (3 films).
The Best Peter Weller Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 52 credits.
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