Fritz Weaver | |
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Born | Fritz William Weaver (1926-01-19)January 19, 1926 |
Died | November 26, 2016(2016-11-26) (aged 90) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Peabody High School |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1956–2016 |
Spouse(s) | (divorced) |
Children | With Short: 2 |
Fritz William Weaver (January 19, 1926 – November 26, 2016) was an American actor. He was known for his guest-star roles inThe Twilight Zone,Night Gallery,The X-Files,Matlock, andDemon Seed. He was also known for his role as Dexter inCreepshow. He won aTony Award in 1970.
Weaver was born on January 19, 1926 inPittsburgh,Pennsylvania.[1] He was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Weaver studied atPeabody High School. He was married to Sylvia Short from 1953 until they divorced in 1979. Then he married Rochelle Oliver in 1997. Weaver had two children with Short.
From 1995 until his death, Weaver has worked primarily as a voice actor, providing narration for programs on theHistory Channel.
Weaver died at his home inManhattan on November 26, 2016, aged 90. No cause of death was immediately available.[2]
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