Peter-Henry Schroeder, who played Klingon Chancellor in “Star Trek: Enterprise,” has died. He was 90.
The actor passed away peacefully on June 7 at Lake City VA Medical Center in Florida with his family by his side, according to an online memorial page.
”I had a long and rich life, and I thank God for it,” Schroeder was quoted once saying.
Schroeder was born on January 2, 1935, in Syracuse, New York. He lived in Los Angeles for 60 years.
From 1953 to 1955, Schroeder served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was assigned to a unit that participated in a USO show and saw Marilyn Monroe perform for the troops.
After his return from service, Schroeder began to pursue a career in acting. He studied with actress Paula Strasberg and studied privately at Carnegie Hall with Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight.
Schroeder made his acting debut in 1979’s “The Seduction of Joe Tynan” also starring Meryl Streep and Alan Alda.
He went on to land roles in the films “Fire in the Night,” “Hotshot,” “Journey to the Center of the Earth” and “Hider in the House,” as well as the shows “B.J. and the Bear” and “Thirstysomething.” He also played a Maitre d’ in an episode of “Cheers” in 1989.
In 2001, Schroeder portrayed Klingon Chancellor in a two-episode arc on “Star Trek: Enterprise.” The series, a prequel to “Star Trek: The Original Series,” starred Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock and Dominic Keating. It aired from 2001 to 2005.
Later in his career, Schroeder played a producer in Ben Affleck’s 2012 Oscar-winning political espionage film “Argo.”
Schroeder was also a recording artist for Capital Records and Ascot and released “Where’s the Girl for Me” in 1960 and “Memories of Marilyn” in 1964, ten years after he saw her in Korea.
Additionally, Schroeder formed his own production company, PHS Productions, was a guest teacher at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and established the Actor/Artist Group Workshop in 1979 where he trained and mentored hundreds of actors.
Schroeder’s memorial page described him as “a masterful character actor” who “through his creativity, passion, and dedication, led a remarkable life and career which enriched the lives of those he touched.”
Schroeder is survived by his daughter Valerie Lynn, son Peter Henry II, grandsons Peter Henry III and Jarrid Michael, and more relatives.
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