American actor and television director
Born: June 24, 1947
Peter Weller, born June 24, 1947, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is an American actor, director, and art historian. He is best known for his roles in the science fiction films “RoboCop” (1987) and “RoboCop 2” (1990), where he portrayed the iconic cyborg law enforcer. Weller’s career in film and television spans several decades, and his performances have left a significant mark on popular culture.
Weller earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the University of North Texas and later received his Master of Arts in Roman and Renaissance Art from Syracuse University. His passion for art history led him to a teaching position at Syracuse University, where he has shared his knowledge of the subject with students.
In addition to his work in the “RoboCop” series, Weller has appeared in a variety of films including “The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension” (1984), “Naked Lunch” (1991), and “Screamers” (1995). He also had significant roles in television series such as “24,” “Dexter,” and “Sons of Anarchy.”
Beyond acting, Weller has directed episodes of television series like “Hawaii Five-0” and “Longmire.” His contributions to the entertainment industry and academia highlight his diverse talents and dedication to both art and education.
Peter Weller’s 5 most popular quotes
- The goals are not about the sweet smell of success as much as it’s about enjoying a damn day on the movie set… I live in a complete state of grace.
- My career was always full of risks one way or another, and that’s the way I like it.
- It’s not good to meet you heroes. The humanity in them or the a**hole in them will bring it down. And you don’t want to do that.
- If you’ve got kids you know you’ve only got one prayer: “Let my kids outlive me.” That’s the bottom of everything.
- The best reason to go to the movies is to be with other people. Eating the popcorn, being with other people you don’t know.
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