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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.
Peter Weller is an American actor, director, and lecturer recognized for his significant roles in 1980s science fiction cinema and his long-term academic work in art history.
He is primarily known for his performances as the title character in RoboCop and The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, as well as his leading role in David Cronenberg's Naked Lunch.
Weller balances a career in film and television acting with directing duties and academic lecturing in the field of art history.
He holds a Master's degree in Roman and Renaissance Art and has served as a lecturer at institutions including the University of North Texas.