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Frederick Breithoff Weller[1] (born April 18, 1966) is an American actor known for portraying Johnny Sandowski on Missing Persons, Shane Mungitt in Take Me Out and Marshall Mann on In Plain Sight.

Key Information

Early life

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Weller was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, one of three sons of lawyers Carole Ann (née Breithoff) Weller (died 2017) and Francis Weller (1922–2018).[2][1][3] He is a 1984 graduate of Jesuit High School, a Catholic all-boys high school in New Orleans.[4] He graduated summa cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1988.[2][5][6] He then studied acting at The Juilliard School as a member of the Drama Division's Group 21 (1988–1992).[7]

Career

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In 1993, Weller was one of the main regulars in the TV series Missing Persons. He has made guest appearances in episodes of Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Monk and The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. He has also appeared in several well-received films, such as Stonewall, The Business of Strangers, The Shape of Things, and the 2000 drama/miniseries The Beach Boys: An American Family portraying the character Brian Wilson. He starred in the USA Network comedy-drama series In Plain Sight as Deputy U.S. Marshal Marshall Mann.

He appeared on Broadway in 2003 in the Tony award-winning play Take Me Out in which he appeared completely nude, and in 2014 in the Terrence McNally play Mothers and Sons. In 2018, he appeared on Broadway as Bob Ewell in Aaron Sorkin's To Kill a Mockingbird, an adaptation of Harper Lee's novel.[8]

Weller has played lead roles in many successful independent films, including Neil LaBute's The Shape of Things (with Paul Rudd, Rachel Weisz and Gretchen Mol), James Toback's When Will I Be Loved (opposite Neve Campbell) and The Business of Strangers (with Stockard Channing and Julia Stiles).

Personal life

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Weller married actress Ali Marsh on September 6, 2003.[2] They have two children, a daughter born in 2007, whose godmother is his In Plain Sight co-star Mary McCormack,[9] and a son born in 2010. He and his family live in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City.[10]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1991 Bugsy Architect Assistant Uncredited
1995 Stonewall Matty Dean Main character
1996 Basquiat Frank
1997 Hudson River Blues Ron
1998 How to Make the Cruelest Month Rickey
Harvest Bucky Upton
Armageddon NASA Tech
1999 Puppet Rick Main character (co-star).
Puppet was never released to the general public[11]
2001 The Business of Strangers Nick Harris Main character
2003 The Shape of Things Philip Main character
The Pink House Young Pritchard
2004 When Will I Be Loved Ford Welles Main character
2005 Southern Belles Tracy Hampton
Four Lane Highway Sean
2008 Life in Flight Kit
2009 Streetcar Darko Short; also writer and director
Buffalo Bushido Wendyl
2012 The Normals Lannigan
2014 Bad Country Detective Shepard
2016 The Free World Officer Ryan
The Fundamentals of Caring Bob Richardson
2018 BlacKkKlansman Patrolman Andy Landers
2022 Out of the Blue Deputy Fox
Causeway Rick
The Independent Spencer Erickson

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1991 I'll Fly Away Jimmy Yates Episode: "I’ll Fly Away"
1993 Law & Order Dan Garrett Episode: "Promises to Keep"
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles Eliot Ness Episode: "Young Indiana Jones and the Mystery of the Blues"
1993–1994 Missing Persons Investigator Johnny Sandowski Main character (regular cast), all 17 episodes
1997 Gold Coast Arnold Rapp TV movie
1998 Dellaventura Mark Matthews Episode: "David & Goliath"
1999 Aftershock: Earthquake in New York Nicholai Karvovsky TV movie; main character
2000 The Beach Boys: An American Family Brian Wilson 2 episodes
Madigan Men Sebastian James Episode: "Bachelors"
In the Beginning Jacob 2 episodes
2003 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Preston Bennett Episode: "Tortured"
2004 The Jury Holden Bradford Episode: "Memories"
2004–2007 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Dale Mullen/Simon Harper II 2 episodes
2006 Related Lucas Episode: "The Move"
Monk Jay Bennett Episode: "Mr. Monk, Private Eye"
2008–2012 In Plain Sight Marshall Mann Main character (co-star), all 61 episodes
2009 Wainy Days Stosh 2 episodes
2010–2013 The Good Wife Wilk Hobson 2 episodes
2011 Blue Bloods Jacob Krystal 3 episodes
2012 Childrens Hospital Elliot Episode: "A Year in the Life"
2013 Alpha House Digger Mancusi Episode: "Zingers"
2014 The Michael J. Fox Show Will Episode: "Couples"
Those Who Kill Nathan Schaeffer Episode: "Souvenirs"
Person of Interest Novak Episode: "Panopticon"
2015 The Knick Mr. Brockhurst 2 episodes
Forever Eddie Warsaw Episode: "Punk Is Dead"
2016 Elementary Ronnie Wright Episode: "Ready or Not"
Banshee Declan Bode 4 episodes
Bull Pete Peters Episode: "The Necklace"
Conviction Lewis Anderson Episode: "Bridge and Tunnel Vision"
2017 The Blacklist Joe Peracchio Episode: "Philomena (No. 61)"
Odd Mom Out Dean 2 episodes
2018 Mosaic Eric 9 episodes
The Path Remy Episode: "The Door"
2019–2020 At Home with Amy Sedaris Walter / Blaze 2 episodes

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Frederick Weller (born April 18, 1966) is an American actor renowned for his extensive work across theater, television, and film, particularly his performance in the Broadway production of Take Me Out and his lead role as U.S. Marshal Marshall Mann in the series (2007–2012). Raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Weller began his professional acting career in as an in the Broadway production of in 1991, marking the start of a prolific stage career that includes eight principal Broadway roles and twelve appearances. His breakthrough in theater came with the role of Shane Mungitt in Richard Greenberg's Take Me Out (2003), for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play and received an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination. Weller has also received an Ensemble for his work and an Ensemble Drama Desk Award for the Broadway revival of (2005), along with nominations for two additional Drama Desk Awards and two , including for (2002). Notable later stage roles include Cal Porter in Terrence McNally's Mothers and Sons (2014) on Broadway, Bob Ewell in Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of (2018), and Big Daddy in a 2023 revival of Tennessee Williams's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. In April 2025, he participated in a script reading of the new play at the Westport Playhouse. On television, Weller gained widespread recognition for portraying Marshall Mann, a witty witness protection officer, in all five seasons of , a role that showcased his comedic timing and dramatic depth. His early TV work includes the recurring role of Johnny Sandowski on the series Missing Persons (1993–1994), followed by appearances in miniseries like (2000) and guest spots on shows such as . Later credits encompass Dr. Michael Scott in (2011–2012), roles in HBO's (2018) directed by , and episodes of Girls (2013, 2017), Fargo (2015), and (2016). Recent projects include roles in the Prime Video limited series (2025) alongside and , and the film Highest 2 Lowest (2025) with . In film, Weller has appeared in supporting roles in notable productions, including as a NASA technician in Michael Bay's (1998) and as a in Spike Lee's (2018), the latter earning critical acclaim for its . His cinematic work also features in independent films like On a String (2025). Beyond acting, Weller serves as an instructor at the in , where he teaches techniques drawn from his decades of experience. He is the cousin of fellow actor .

Early life and education

Early years

Frederick Breithoff Weller was born on April 18, 1966, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to parents Francis G. Weller, a longtime attorney and former , and Carole Ann Weller (née Breithoff), also a . As the middle of three sons—alongside brothers Franz and Garald—Weller grew up in a family with strong ties to the , though he later pursued a different path in . He is the cousin of actor , as their fathers were brothers. Weller spent his childhood in the New Orleans area, attending the all-boys Catholic Jesuit High School, from which he graduated in 1984. Weller began developing an interest in , gaining early exposure through involvement in local theater productions in New Orleans.

Formal training

Weller began his formal acting education at the at Chapel Hill, where he earned a degree summa cum laude in 1988. Following his undergraduate studies, Weller enrolled in the Drama Division at The Juilliard School as a member of Group 21 from 1988 to 1992, immersing himself in an intensive four-year program focused on classical and contemporary theater techniques. The curriculum emphasized rigorous ensemble training, voice, movement, and text analysis, preparing actors for professional stage work through scene study, , and performances of works by Shakespeare, Chekhov, and modern playwrights. Immediately after graduating from Juilliard, Weller transitioned to early professional opportunities in New York theater, including serving as an for four roles in the original Broadway production of John Guare's in 1991. This position allowed him to observe and support the ensemble during the play's acclaimed run, bridging his academic training with emerging on-stage experience.

Career

Theater

Fred Weller's theater career spans over three decades, with a focus on dramatic roles in ensemble-driven productions that explore complex human relationships and social tensions. He has appeared in seven Broadway plays and twelve productions in principal roles, earning critical acclaim for his nuanced portrayals in works by playwrights such as , , and . Weller originated the role of Shane Mungitt, a reclusive entangled in racial and sexual controversies, in the Off-Broadway premiere of Richard Greenberg's Take Me Out at in 2002, which transferred to Broadway in 2003 and won multiple , including Best Play. For his performance, he received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play and contributed to the production's for Best Ensemble Cast. On Broadway, he later played Cal Porter, a gay man confronting his past in a strained dynamic, in Terrence McNally's Mothers and Sons (2014) at the . In Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of (2018–2022) at the Shubert Theatre, Weller portrayed Bob Ewell, the antagonist whose bigotry drives the central conflict, in a revival that ran for over 1,500 performances and was nominated for six . Off-Broadway, Weller's highlights include his ensemble work in Greenberg's Some Men (2006) at the Second Stage Theatre, for which he earned a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play, and Neil LaBute's In a Dark Dark House (2007) at City Center Stage II, where he played a troubled brother navigating trauma and reconciliation. He also starred as Jeffrey in Michael Christofer's Still Life (2009) at the Lucille Lortel Theatre and Greg in Neil LaBute's Reasons to Be Happy (2013) at the Laura Pels Theatre, the latter earning him a Lucille Lortel Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor. Additional accolades include an Ensemble Drama Desk Award for the Broadway revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross (2005), underscoring his strength in high-stakes, character-rich ensembles. Weller's contributions to these plays highlight his specialization in dramatic narratives that probe identity, morality, and interpersonal conflict. Notable later Off-Broadway roles include Big Daddy in a 2023 revival of Tennessee Williams's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Theatre at St. Clement's. In April 2025, he participated in a script reading of the new play Paris by Eboni Booth at the Westport Country Playhouse. Since the 2010s, Weller has extended his theater expertise through teaching at the HB Studio in New York City, where he leads scene study classes using Uta Hagen's techniques and on-camera acting workshops tailored for film and television transitions. His Fall 2025 term included scene study sessions and acting with the camera classes.

Television

  • 1993: Law & Order (TV series) as Danny Garrett (1 episode: "Promises to Keep")
  • 1993: The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (TV series) as Eliot Ness (1 episode: "The Mystery of the Blues")
  • 1993–1994: Missing Persons (TV series) as Investigator Johnny Sandowski (17 episodes)
  • 1997: Gold Coast (TV movie) as Arnold Rapp
  • 1997: Dellaventura (TV series) as Mark Matthews (1 episode: "David & Goliath")
  • 2000: The Beach Boys: An American Family (TV mini-series) as Brian Wilson (2 episodes)
  • 2000: Madigan Men (TV series) as Sebastian James (1 episode: "Bachelors")
  • 2003: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series) as Preston Bennett (1 episode: "Tortured")
  • 2004: Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series) as Dale Mullen (1 episode: "Ill-Bred")
  • 2004: The Jury (TV mini-series) as Holden Bradford (1 episode: "Memories")
  • 2006: Related (TV series) as Lucas (1 episode: "The Move")
  • 2006: Monk (TV series) as Jay Bennett (1 episode: "Mr. Monk, Private Eye")
  • 2007: Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series) as Simon Harper II (1 episode: "Depths")
  • 2008–2012: In Plain Sight (TV series) as Marshall Mann (81 episodes)
  • 2009: Wainy Days (TV series) as Stosh (2 episodes)
  • 2010: The Good Wife (TV series) as Wilk Hobson (1 episode: "VIP Treatment")
  • 2011: The Good Wife (TV series) as Wilk Hobson (1 episode: "Breaking Up")
  • 2011: Blue Bloods (TV series) as Jacob Krystal (3 episodes)
  • 2012: Childrens Hospital (TV series) as Elliot (1 episode: "A Year in the Life")
  • 2013: The Good Wife (TV series) as Wilk Hobson (1 episode: "Invitation to an Inquest")
  • 2013: Alpha House (TV series) as Digger Mancusi (1 episode: "Zingers")
  • 2013: Girls (TV series) as Ray's Father (1 episode)
  • 2014: The Michael J. Fox Show (TV series) as Will (1 episode: "Couples")
  • 2014: Those Who Kill (TV series) as Nathan Schaeffer (1 episode: "Souvenirs")
  • 2014: Person of Interest (TV series) as Novak (1 episode: "Panopticon")
  • 2015: Fargo (TV series) as Lorne Malvo's Associate (1 episode)
  • 2015: Forever (TV series) as Eddie Warsaw (1 episode: "Punk Is Dead")
  • 2015: Billy & Billie (TV series) as Bradley (5 episodes)
  • 2015: The Knick (TV series) as Mr. Brockhurst (2 episodes)
  • 2016: Billy & Billie (TV series) as Bradley (1 episode: "Incesticide")
  • 2016: Elementary (TV series) as Ronnie Wright (1 episode: "Ready or Not")
  • 2016: Banshee (TV series) as Declan Bode (4 episodes)
  • 2017: Girls (TV series) as Ray's Father (1 episode)
  • 2017: The Blacklist (TV series) as Joe Peracchio (1 episode)
  • 2017: Odd Mom Out (TV series) as Dean (1 episode)
  • 2017: The Sinner (TV series) as Jack Royce (2 episodes)
  • 2018: Mosaic (TV mini-series) as Eric Neill (6 episodes)
  • 2025: The Better Sister (TV series) as Hank Taylor (episode count TBA)

Film

  • 1995: Stonewall – Matty Dean, directed by Nigel Finch
  • 1996: Basquiat – Frank, directed by Julian Schnabel
  • 1997: Hudson River Blues – Ron, directed by Mark Blum
  • 1998: How to Make the Cruelest Month – Rickey, directed by Kip Koenig
  • 1998: Armageddon – NASA Technician, directed by Michael Bay
  • 1998: Harvest – Bucky Upton, directed by Stuart Burkin
  • 1999: Puppet – Rick, directed by Felix Limardo
  • 2001: The Business of Strangers – Nick Harris, directed by Patrick Stettner
  • 2003: The Pink House – Young Pritchard, directed by Tessa Blake and Ian Williams
  • 2003: The Shape of Things – Philip, directed by Neil LaBute
  • 2004: When Will I Be Loved – Ford Welles, directed by Mike Figgis
  • 2005: Four Lane Highway – Sean, directed by Dylan McCormick
  • 2005: Southern Belles – Tracy Hampton, directed by Paul S. Myers and Mark Potts
  • 2008: Life in Flight – Kit, directed by Tracey Hecht
  • 2009: Buffalo Bushido – Wendyl, directed by Peter McGennis
  • 2012: The Normals – Lannigan, directed by Kevin Patrick Connors
  • 2014: Bad Country – Detective Shepard, directed by Chris Brinker
  • 2016: The Fundamentals of Caring – Bob, directed by Rob Burnett
  • 2016: The Free World – Officer Ryan, directed by Jason Lew
  • 2018: BlacKkKlansman – Andy Landers, directed by Spike Lee
  • 2022: Out of the Blue – Deputy Fox, directed by Neil LaBute
  • 2022: Causeway – Rick, directed by Lila Neugebauer
  • 2022: The Independent – Spencer Erickson, directed by Amy Rice
  • 2023: Only the Good Survive – Cole Mack, directed by Dutch Southern
  • 2024: Beneath the Fold – Curt, directed by Neil Thomas Kirby
  • 2025: On a String – Carl, directed by Isabel Hagen
  • 2025: Park Avenue – Hans, directed by Gaby Dellal
  • 2025: Highest 2 Lowest – Alex Cordova, directed by Spike Lee

Personal life

Marriage and family

Fred Weller married actress Ali Marsh on September 6, 2003, in Remsenburg, New York. The couple has collaborated professionally, with Marsh appearing as Dr. Shelley Finkel in ten episodes of , the series in which Weller starred as Marshall Mann from 2008 to 2012. Weller and have two children: a daughter, , born circa 2007, and a son, Hank, born circa 2011. The family resides in the neighborhood of , where Weller has described prioritizing weekend routines like attending church and family meals to maintain closeness amid his acting schedule. They also make regular visits to New Orleans, Weller's hometown, such as during Jazz Fest, allowing the children to connect with their extended family and cultural roots. Weller's family has significantly influenced his career decisions, as he often selects projects that accommodate time with his wife and children. For instance, during the filming of in , Marsh and the children joined him on location to support work-life balance.

Other interests

Beyond his acting career, Fred Weller has maintained a commitment to arts education as an instructor at the in , where he teaches classes such as Scene Study 1 and Acting with the Camera 2. These courses, which emphasize practical techniques and on-camera skills, are offered in multi-week terms, including sessions extending into 2026. Weller resides in Greenwich Village, New York, where he enjoys a routine that includes walking his Maltipoo, Gordon, in Washington Square Park on Sunday mornings. He also attends services at St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery and frequently watches professional football games, reflecting a blend of urban exploration and leisure pursuits. Additionally, Weller has expressed enjoyment in cooking meals at home, often preparing dishes like pasta with homemade tomato sauce.

Filmography

Film

  • 1995: Stonewall – Matty Dean, directed by Nigel Finch
  • 1996: Basquiat – Frank, directed by Julian Schnabel
  • 1997: Hudson River Blues – Ron, directed by Mark Blum
  • 1998: How to Make the Cruelest Month – Rickey, directed by Kip Koenig
  • 1998: Armageddon – NASA Technician, directed by Michael Bay
  • 1998: Harvest – Bucky Upton, directed by Stuart Burkin
  • 1999: Puppet – Rick, directed by Felix Limardo
  • 2001: The Business of Strangers – Nick Harris, directed by Patrick Stettner
  • 2003: The Pink House – Young Pritchard, directed by Tessa Blake and Ian Williams
  • 2003: The Shape of Things – Philip, directed by Neil LaBute
  • 2004: When Will I Be Loved – Ford Welles, directed by Mike Figgis
  • 2005: Four Lane Highway – Sean, directed by Dylan McCormick
  • 2005: Southern Belles – Tracy Hampton, directed by Paul S. Myers and Mark Potts
  • 2008: Life in Flight – Kit, directed by Tracey Hecht
  • 2009: Buffalo Bushido – Wendyl, directed by Peter McGennis
  • 2012: The Normals – Lannigan, directed by Kevin Patrick Connors
  • 2014: Bad Country – Detective Shepard, directed by Chris Brinker
  • 2016: The Fundamentals of Caring – Bob, directed by Rob Burnett
  • 2016: The Free World – Officer Ryan, directed by Jason Lew
  • 2018: BlacKkKlansman – Andy Landers, directed by Spike Lee
  • 2022: Out of the Blue – Deputy Fox, directed by Neil LaBute
  • 2022: Causeway – Rick, directed by Lila Neugebauer
  • 2022: The Independent – Spencer Erickson, directed by Amy Rice
  • 2023: Only the Good Survive – Cole Mack, directed by Dutch Southern
  • 2024: Beneath the Fold – Curt, directed by Neil Thomas Kirby
  • 2025: On a String – Carl, directed by Isabel Hagen
  • 2025: Park Avenue – Hans, directed by Gaby Dellal
  • 2025: Highest 2 Lowest – Alex Cordova, directed by Spike Lee

Television

  • 1993: Law & Order (TV series) as Danny Garrett (1 episode: "Promises to Keep")
  • 1993: The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (TV series) as Eliot Ness (1 episode: "The Mystery of the Blues")
  • 1993–1994: Missing Persons (TV series) as Investigator Johnny Sandowski (17 episodes)
  • 1997: Gold Coast (TV movie) as Arnold Rapp
  • 1997: Dellaventura (TV series) as Mark Matthews (1 episode: "David & Goliath")
  • 2000: The Beach Boys: An American Family (TV mini-series) as Brian Wilson (2 episodes)
  • 2000: Madigan Men (TV series) as Sebastian James (1 episode: "Bachelors")
  • 2003: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series) as Preston Bennett (1 episode: "Tortured")
  • 2004: Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series) as Dale Mullen (1 episode: "Ill-Bred")
  • 2004: The Jury (TV mini-series) as Holden Bradford (1 episode: "Memories")
  • 2006: Related (TV series) as Lucas (1 episode: "The Move")
  • 2006: Monk (TV series) as Jay Bennett (1 episode: "Mr. Monk, Private Eye")
  • 2007: Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series) as Simon Harper II (1 episode: "Depths")
  • 2008–2012: In Plain Sight (TV series) as Marshall Mann (81 episodes)
  • 2009: Wainy Days (TV series) as Stosh (2 episodes)
  • 2010: The Good Wife (TV series) as Wilk Hobson (1 episode: "VIP Treatment")
  • 2011: The Good Wife (TV series) as Wilk Hobson (1 episode: "Breaking Up")
  • 2011: Blue Bloods (TV series) as Jacob Krystal (3 episodes)
  • 2012: Childrens Hospital (TV series) as Elliot (1 episode: "A Year in the Life")
  • 2013: The Good Wife (TV series) as Wilk Hobson (1 episode: "Invitation to an Inquest")
  • 2013: Alpha House (TV series) as Digger Mancusi (1 episode: "Zingers")
  • 2014: The Michael J. Fox Show (TV series) as Will (1 episode: "Couples")
  • 2014: Those Who Kill (TV series) as Nathan Schaeffer (1 episode: "Souvenirs")
  • 2014: Person of Interest (TV series) as Novak (1 episode: "Panopticon")
  • 2015: Forever (TV series) as Eddie Warsaw (1 episode: "Punk Is Dead")
  • 2015: Billy & Billie (TV series) as Bradley (5 episodes)
  • 2015: The Knick (TV series) as Mr. Brockhurst (2 episodes)
  • 2016: Billy & Billie (TV series) as Bradley (1 episode: "Incesticide")
  • 2016: Elementary (TV series) as Ronnie Wright (1 episode: "Ready or Not")
  • 2016: Banshee (TV series) as Declan Bode (4 episodes)
  • 2017: The Blacklist (TV series) as Joe Peracchio (1 episode)
  • 2017: Odd Mom Out (TV series) as Dean (1 episode)
  • 2017: The Sinner (TV series) as Jack Royce (2 episodes)
  • 2018: Mosaic (TV mini-series) as Eric Neill (6 episodes)
  • 2025: The Better Sister (TV series) as Hank Taylor (8 episodes)

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