Peter Weller

Peter Weller is an American actor known for his roles in RoboCop and The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.

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Profession :

Movie Actor

Birthday :

June 24, 1947

Age :

77

Peter Weller is an American actor, filmmaker, and lecturer, renowned for his portrayal of the title character in the “RoboCop” film franchise. He has also appeared in successful films and television shows such as “The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension,” “Star Trek Into Darkness,” and “24.” Weller has directed multiple episodes of various TV series, including “Hawaii Five-0,” “The Strain,” “Magnum P.I.,” and “MacGyver.” He holds a PhD in Italian Renaissance art history from UCLA and has been nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Actor.

In addition to his acting and directing career, Weller is an accomplished art historian, having written extensively on ancient civilizations. He has published articles in academic journals and lectured on topics ranging from Italian Renaissance art to ancient Roman architecture. With a particular interest in the Etruscan civilization, Weller has participated in several archaeological expeditions in Italy.

An interesting fact about Peter Weller is that he gained stage experience with contemplative, blue-eyed lead roles, most notably in the first two RoboCop films and the cult classic The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.