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.