Fritz Weaver was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “Holocaust,” “The Crucible,” and “Child’s Play.” He had a significant career in both theater and television, earning critical acclaim and several awards.
Personal and Family Life
Fritz Weaver was born on January 19, 1926, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He had two children, Lydia and Anthony, from his first marriage to Sylvia Short, which ended in divorce in 1979. In 1997, he married Rochelle Oliver, who remained with him until his death.
Career Highlights
Weaver began his acting career in the early 1950s and became famous for his deep smooth voice and versatile acting skills. He won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance as Jerome Malley in “Child’s Play,” and garnered Emmy recognition for his role as Dr. Josef Weiss in the mini-series “Holocaust.” Besides acting, he also narrated numerous programs on the History Channel starting in 1995.
Death and Legacy
Fritz Weaver passed away on November 26, 2016, in Manhattan, New York City. He left behind a legacy of impressive performances across television, film, and stage, remembered especially for his compelling portrayals and his contributions to the arts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Fail Safe | 1964-10-07 | Col. Cascio |
| The Thomas Crown Affair | 1999-08-06 | John Reynolds |
| Marathon Man | 1976-10-08 | Professor Biesenthal |
| Holocaust | 1978-04-16 | Dr. Josef Weiss |
| Jaws of Satan | 1981-07-24 | Pater Tom Farrow |
| Ironclads | 1991-03-11 | John Ericsson |
| Citizen Cohn | 1992-08-22 | Sen. Everett Dirksen |
| The X-Files | 1993-09-10 | Senator Albert Sorenson |
| Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | 1993-01-03 | Kovat |
| The Congressman | 2016-04-09 | Harlan Lantier |