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Peter Weller

Peter Weller

Born:24 juin 1947

Place of Birth:Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Peter Weller, born on June 24, 1947, is a versatile American actor, director, and lecturer who has left a lasting impact on the world of film and stage.

Weller is most notably recognized for his iconic portrayal of the titular character in the first two RoboCop films, where he brought a unique blend of humanity and robotic precision to the role. His performance as Buckaroo Banzai in the cult classic The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension showcased his ability to seamlessly embody eccentric and larger-than-life characters.

In addition to his on-screen talents, Weller's skills behind the camera have also garnered critical acclaim. He earned an Academy Award nomination for his direction of the 1993 short film Partners, further solidifying his reputation as a multifaceted artist.

Beyond his work in film, Weller has expanded his reach to television, hosting the educational series Engineering an Empire on the History channel. His role as Stan Liddy in the fifth season of the Showtime original series, Dexter, demonstrated his versatility as an actor, delving into complex and morally ambiguous characters.

Throughout his career, Weller has proven to be a dynamic force in the entertainment industry, seamlessly transitioning between acting, directing, and even lecturing on various platforms.

His dedication to his craft and willingness to take on diverse and challenging roles have solidified his status as a respected figure in Hollywood, with a filmography that spans across genres and showcases his range as a performer.

Weller's ability to infuse his characters with depth and complexity has captivated audiences and critics alike, earning him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim for his nuanced portrayals.

As an actor, Weller has a commanding presence on screen, effortlessly capturing the essence of each character he embodies with a magnetic charisma that draws viewers in and leaves a lasting impression.

His contributions to the entertainment industry have not only entertained audiences but have also inspired aspiring actors and filmmakers to push boundaries and explore the endless possibilities of storytelling through the lens of cinema.

With a career that has spanned decades, Peter Weller continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of film and stage, solidifying his legacy as a true talent whose work will be celebrated for years to come.

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Filmographie

Jeu d'acteur

Star Trek Into Darkness

Star Trek Into Darkness

Admiral Alexander Marcus

2013

When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.
RoboCop

RoboCop

Officer Alex J. Murphy / RoboCop

1987

In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters.
RoboCop 2

RoboCop 2

RoboCop

1990

After a successful deployment of the RoboCop Law Enforcement unit, OCP sees its goal of urban pacification come closer and closer, but as this develops, a new narcotic known as "Nuke" invades the streets led by God-delirious leader Cane. As this menace grows, it may prove to be too much for Murphy to handle. OCP tries to replicate the success of the first unit, but ends up with failed prototypes with suicidal issues... until Dr. Faxx, a scientist straying away from OCP's path, uses Cane as the new subject for the RoboCop 2 project, a living God.
Naked Lunch

Naked Lunch

Bill Lee

1991

Blank-faced bug killer Bill Lee and his dead-eyed wife, Joan, like to get high on Bill's pest poisons while lounging with Beat poet pals. After meeting the devilish Dr. Benway, Bill gets a drug made from a centipede. Upon indulging, he accidentally kills Joan, takes orders from his typewriter-turned-cockroach, ends up in a constantly mutating Mediterranean city and learns that his hip friends have published his work -- which he doesn't remember writing.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension

Buckaroo Banzai

1984

Adventurer/surgeon/rock musician Buckaroo Banzai and his band of men, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, take on evil alien invaders from the 8th dimension.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)

2012

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?
Leviathan

Leviathan

Steven Beck

1989

Underwater deep-sea miners encounter a Soviet wreck and bring back a dangerous cargo to their base on the ocean floor with horrifying results. The crew of the mining base must fight to survive against a genetic mutation that hunts them down one by one.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2

Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)

2013

Batman has stopped the reign of terror that The Mutants had cast upon his city. Now an old foe wants a reunion and the government wants The Man of Steel to put a stop to Batman.
The Order

The Order

Driscoll

2003

For centuries, a secret Order of priests has existed within the Church. A renegade priest, Father Alex Bernier, is sent to Rome to investigate the mysterious death of one of the Order's most revered members. Following a series of strangely similar killings, Bernier launches an investigation that forces him to confront unimaginable evil.
Screamers

Screamers

Colonel Hendricksson

1995

SIRIUS 6B, Year 2078. On a distant mining planet ravaged by a decade of war, scientists have created the perfect weapon: a blade-wielding, self-replicating race of killing devices known as Screamers designed for one purpose only -- to hunt down and destroy all enemy life forms.

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