Fritz Weaver

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

The X-Files

as Senator Albert Sorenson

The Cobbler

as Mr. Solomon

This Must Be the Place

as Cheyenne's Father (voice)

The Thomas Crown Affair

as John Reynolds (Golf Buddy)

Marathon Man

as Professor Biesenthal

Creepshow

as Dexter Stanley (segment "The Crate")

The Twilight Zone

as William Sturka

The Twilight Zone

as Chancellor

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

as Kovat

Frasier

as Trevor Ainsley