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 Cobbler
Mr. Solomon
The Thomas Crown Affair
John Reynolds (Golf Buddy)
Demon Seed
Alex Harris
Creepshow
Dexter Stanley (segment "The Crate")
Fail Safe
Col. Cascio
Marathon Man
Professor Biesenthal
Pointman
Jason
This Must Be the Place
Cheyenne's Father (voice)
Power
Wallace Furman
Black Sunday
FBI Agent Sam Corley