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Peter Weller is a director, film actor and television actor, born on June 24, 1947 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. As of 2026, Peter Weller is 79 years old. Schooling on record includes Alamo Heights High School and Syracuse University. Credited works include RoboCop.
My Take
Weller fascinates me because he refuses to be just the man inside the RoboCop suit. Behind that iconic role is a Syracuse-educated intellect who went on to teach and direct, and you can feel that restraint in his acting, all suggestion rather than display. I like performers who trust the audience to lean in, and Weller does exactly that, whether in Buckaroo Banzai or Star Trek Into Darkness. He never chased flash. What I respect most is a career built on craft and curiosity rather than spotlight, the kind of quiet seriousness that ages remarkably well on screen.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Weller
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・ウェラー
- Reading
- ぴーたー・うぇらー
- Born
- June 24, 1947 (age 79)
- Origin
- Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States
- Occupation
- actor / director / film actor / television actor / teacher
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Alamo Heights High School
- University
- Syracuse University
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | RoboCop |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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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 Peter Weller born?
Peter Weller was born on June 24, 1947 and is 79 years old.
Where is Peter Weller from?
Peter Weller is from Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
What does Peter Weller do?
Peter Weller works as actor, director, film actor, television actor, teacher.
Where did Peter Weller study?
Peter Weller attended Syracuse University.
What is Peter Weller known for?
Peter Weller's notable works include RoboCop.
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