Peter Weller
Actor and director, starred in Robocop
Born
June 24th, 1947
78 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor and director, prominent for roles in film and television. Starred as the title character in the 1987 science fiction film 'RoboCop' and its sequel 'RoboCop 2'. Appeared in the television series '24' and 'Dexter', showcasing versatility in various genres. Also directed episodes for television, demonstrating skills behind the camera. Weller has a background in art history and has contributed to academic discussions on film and visual culture.
Starred in 'RoboCop' and 'RoboCop 2'
Appeared in '24' and 'Dexter'
Directed episodes for television series
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