Fritz Weaver

Fritz Weaver

Fritz William Weaver

Birth Date

1/19/1926 (Age 90)

Birth Place

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date

11/26/2016

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Biography

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.

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Total Credits

15

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Best Known For

Dexter Stanley (segment "The Crate")

Professor Biesenthal

John Reynolds (Golf Buddy)

Col. Cascio

Alex Harris

Mr. Solomon

Frequent Collaborators

Donald Cammell

Donald Cammell

1 film together

Julie Christie

Julie Christie

1 film together

George A. Romero

George A. Romero

1 film together

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

1 film together

Sidney Lumet

Sidney Lumet

1 film together

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

1 film together

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