Peter Weller
Known for
An American actor best known for wearing the visor of Alex Murphy in Paul Verhoeven's 'RoboCop' (1987), a role that made Peter Weller a genre icon. Born in Wisconsin and trained in the theatre, he brought a precise, cerebral quality to films such as 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension' (1984) and later played the villainous Admiral Marcus in 'Star Trek Into Darkness' (2013). He also voiced Batman in the animated 'The Dark Knight Returns' (2013). A cultured character lead who has since directed and taught, he remains defined by intelligent, controlled performances.
Peter Weller
44 Movies
20 Series
An American actor best known for wearing the visor of Alex Murphy in Paul Verhoeven's 'RoboCop' (1987), a role that made Peter Weller a genre icon. Born in Wisconsin and trained in the theatre, he brought a precise, cerebral quality to films such as 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension' (1984) and later played the villainous Admiral Marcus in 'Star Trek Into Darkness' (2013). He also voiced Batman in the animated 'The Dark Knight Returns' (2013). A cultured character lead who has since directed and taught, he remains defined by intelligent, controlled performances.
Movies
Plays Admiral Alexander Marcus
Star Trek Into Darkness
2013
Plays Officer Alex J. Murphy / RoboCop
RoboCop
1987
Plays Gus Booth
THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH
2026
Plays RoboCop
RoboCop 2
1990
Plays Don West
ivans xtc.
2000
Plays Morgan Cutter
Bang
2025
Plays Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
2012
Plays Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
2013
Plays Buckaroo Banzai
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
1984
Plays Bill Lee
Naked Lunch
1991
Plays Driscoll
The Order
2003
Plays Steven Beck
Leviathan
1989
Plays Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice)
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
2013
Plays Jerry Bender
Mighty Aphrodite
1995
Plays Tom Newman
Prey
2007
Plays Colonel Hendricksson
Screamers
1995
Plays Costello
Skin Trade
2014
Plays Meyer
Repentance
2014
Plays Husband
Beyond the Clouds
1995
Plays Roland Dalton
Shakedown
1988
Plays Ed Koster
The Hard Easy
2006
Plays Sam
Firstborn
1984
Plays Mr. V
Dragon Eyes
2012
Plays Bart Hughes
Of Unknown Origin
1983
Plays Jake Wyer
Fifty/Fifty
1993
Plays Brujt (voice)
Yamasong: March of the Hollows
2017
Plays Eddie
Once Fallen
2010
Plays Ray Mercer
Top of the World
1997
Plays Steve Parker
Diplomatic Siege
1999
Plays Juan Pablo Castell
The Tunnel
1988
Plays George Moran
Cat Chaser
1989
Plays Baxter
Decoy
1995
Plays Stuart Chappell
Shadow Hours
2000
Plays Frank Henderson
Shoot the Moon
1982
Plays Peter Witner
The New Age
1994
Plays Steven Routledge
Just Tell Me What You Want
1980
Plays Joseph Müller
Contaminated Man
2000
Plays Ryder Hart
Sunset Grill
1993
Plays Wick Treadway
Undiscovered
2005
Plays Danny G.
Forced To Fight
2011
Plays Lou
Falling Through
2000
Plays Theo Remmington
End of Summer
1997
Plays Nelson
Styx
2001
TV Shows
Director
Plays Chuck Taggart
Odyssey 5
2002
Director
Plays Charles 'Charlie' Barosky
Sons of Anarchy
2008
Plays Christopher Henderson
24
2001
Plays Stan Liddy
Dexter
2006
Director
Plays Dr. Paul Vellek
The Last Ship
2014
Director
Plays Lucian Connally
Longmire
2012
Plays Peter
Mourning Becomes Electra
1978
Director
Magnum P.I.
2018
Plays Distinguished Man (voice)
Rabbit Hole
2023
Director
Plays Elliot Mason
MacGyver
2016
Director
Tyrant
2014
Director
The Strain
2014
Plays John Frederick Paxton
Star Trek: Enterprise
2001
Plays Dr. Stern (voice)
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
2023
Plays The Traveler
Forever
2018
Director
Mayans M.C.
2018
Director
Shades of Blue
2016
Director
Under the Dome
2013
Director
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Plays Lionel Lassiter
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
2022
Director
Plays Actor Playing Stottlemeyer
Monk
2002
Plays Yin / Karl Rotmensen
Psych
2006
Director
Plays Curt Stoner
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Plays Bert Mazzani
Franklin & Bash
2011
Plays Alistair Peck
Fringe
2008
Plays The Soldier
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982
Director
Plays Dr. Penza
House
2004
Director
Mr. Mercedes
2017
Director
Game of Silence
2016
Director
Rush Hour
2016
Latest Trailers
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THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH
Full Filmography
THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH
Gus Booth
2026
Film
Bang
Morgan Cutter
2025
Film
Rabbit Hole
Distinguished Man (voice) · 4 episodes
2023–
TV
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Dr. Stern (voice) · 2 episodes
2023–
TV
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
Lionel Lassiter · 1 episode
2022–
TV
Magnum P.I.
Director
2018–
TV
Forever
The Traveler · 2 episodes
2018–
TV
Mayans M.C.
Director
2018–
TV
Yamasong: March of the Hollows
Brujt (voice)
2017
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Peter Weller and where are they from?
Peter Weller is 79 years old, born on June 24, 1947 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Peter Weller?
Peter Weller is best known for roles in Star Trek Into Darkness, RoboCop, RoboCop 2.
How many movies has Peter Weller been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1973), Peter Weller has appeared in 44 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Peter Weller's first movie?
The career of Peter Weller began with The Man Without a Country (1973).
What is Peter Weller's most recent movie or series?
Peter Weller's most recent release is Bang, which premiered on July 11, 2025.
What TV shows has Peter Weller appeared in?
On television, Peter Weller has appeared in House, Dexter, Sons of Anarchy, Fringe.
Does Peter Weller have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Peter Weller's upcoming work includes: THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH (2026).
Peter Weller
1947-06-24 · Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA
Peter Frederick Weller (born June 24, 1947) is an American film and stage actor, director and lecturer.
He is best known for his roles as the title character in the first two RoboCop films and Buckaroo Banzai in the cult classic The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension. He received an Academy Award nomination for his direction for the 1993 short Partners, in which he also acted. He also hosted the show Engineering an Empire on the History channel. He played Stan Liddy in the 5th Season of the Showtime original series, Dexter.