![]() Avg.User Rating: Rate this person: Director, Actor Born: June 24, 1947 in Stevens Point, WI Biography: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 ... Full Biography
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