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Fritz William Weaver (January 19, 1926 − November 26, 2016) was an American actor in television, stage, and motion pictures. He portrayed Dr. Josef Weiss in the 1978 epic television drama Holocaust, for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. In cinema, he made his debut in the film Fail Safe (1964) and also appeared in Marathon Man (1976), Creepshow (1982), and The Thomas Crown Affair (1999). Among many television roles, he performed in the movie The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975). He also worked in science fiction and fantasy, especially in television series and movies like The Twilight Zone, 'Way Out, Night Gallery, The X-Files, The Martian Chronicles, and Demon Seed.
Fritz Weaver was a prolific American character actor and accomplished stage performer known for his authoritative screen presence.
He is widely recognized for his roles in Fail Safe, Marathon Man, and Creepshow, and for his Tony Award-winning performance in Child's Play.
He established himself as a prominent Shakespearean stage actor in the 1950s and 1960s before transitioning into film and television work.