Date of Birth: June 24, 1947
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Peter Frederick Weller is an American actor, director, and art historian, best known for his role as the titular character in the “RoboCop” film series and as Buckaroo Banzai in “The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.” Born on June 24, 1947, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Weller has had a diverse career spanning film, television, and academia. After earning a degree in Theatre from the University of North Texas, he further honed his craft at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He made his film debut in “Butch and Sundance: The Early Days” (1979) and has since acted in a variety of roles, including notable performances in “Naked Lunch” (1991) and “Star Trek Into Darkness” (2013). Apart from acting, Weller has directed episodes of several popular TV shows, including “Sons of Anarchy” and “Longmire.” In addition, he earned a Ph.D. in Italian Renaissance art history from UCLA, highlighting his deep commitment to the arts beyond the screen.
5 Interesting Facts about Peter Weller
1. Peter Weller has a Ph.D. in Italian Renaissance art history from UCLA.
2. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for “Partners” (1993).
3. Weller has directed several episodes of the hit TV series “Sons of Anarchy.”
4. He is an accomplished jazz trumpeter and has played with Miles Davis.
5. Weller once taught a course on fine arts at Syracuse University.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Peter Weller
1. “Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.”
2. “I’ve always believed that acting and art are forms of truth-telling.”
3. “RoboCop was one of the first movies to really explore the idea of cyborgs in depth.”
4. “Directing is a way to get all the creativity out that you can’t express as an actor.”
5. “The study of art history is the study of human history.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Peter Weller’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $8 million.
Children
Peter Weller has two children: a son, Theodore Weller, and a daughter, Kate Weller.
Relevant Links
1. [Peter Weller IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000693/
2. [Peter Weller’s Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/peter-weller
