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BIRTHDAY

June 24, 1947

Stevens Point, WI

RECENT CREDITS

Las Vegas (TV) Dec. 7, 2007

Monk (TV) Aug. 4, 2006

24 (TV) May. 22, 2006

The Poseidon Adventure (TV) Nov. 20, 2005

Undiscovered (FILM) Aug. 26, 2005

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BIOGRAPHY

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Though he is best remembered for the humanity he brought to the title character of Robocop (1987), actor Peter Weller is a versatile actor who has played in a wide variety of films as both lead and supporting actor. Prior to coming to films, Weller had a distinguished theatrical career. Before that he studied with famed acting coach Uta Hagen. He made his screen debut as a determined lawman in Butch and Sundance: The Early Years (1979). He played romantic leads in his next two films before starring in W.D. Richter's 1984 cult favorite The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai. His role in this sci-fi satire eventually lead to Robocop, where he was chosen by the director for his "expressive lips." The film was quite successful, and Weller went on to play in a series of minor thrillers and one sequel to Robocop before playing an aspiring writer whacked out on drugs in David Cronenberg's disturbing noir fantasy Naked Lunch (1991). As bizarre as the film was, it gave Weller an opportunity to stretch and show his ability as a serious dramatic actor. Though the film was not a commercial success, he did garner much critical praise for his role.

~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

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Independent Spirit Awards Noms Announced

Dec. 11, 2002

Nominations were announced Wednesday for the 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards, also known as the Indie Oscars. Leading the pack with six nominations is Lions Gate Films' Lovely & Amazing, followed by Focus Features' Far From Heaven, which received five nods.

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Sundance Y2K - Daily Dispatch

Posted: Jan. 24, 2000

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