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Fred Weller is a stage actor, film actor and television actor, born on April 18, 1966 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. That puts Fred Weller at 60 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Jesuit High School and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
My Take
Fred Weller is the sort of actor I instinctively trust. Trained at the University of North Carolina and rooted in New Orleans, he moves easily between stage, film, and television, which to me signals genuine versatility rather than mere ubiquity. His turn as Marshall in In Plain Sight is a perfect example: the dependable partner who keeps a story honest while the leads chase the spotlight. I'm drawn to performers who win you over through reliability instead of flash, and Weller embodies that ethic. He's a working actor in the best sense, and casts are simply better for having him in the room.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fred Weller
- Name (Japanese)
- フレッド・ウェラー
- Reading
- ふれっど・うぇらー
- Born
- April 18, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Jesuit High School
- University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred%20Weller
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127036
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Fred Weller born?
Born April 18, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Fred Weller from?
Fred Weller is from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
What does Fred Weller do?
Fred Weller works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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