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New York Post
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Peter-Henry Schroeder, ‘Star Trek' and ‘Argo' actor, dead at 90
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. 5 Peter-Henry Schroeder died on June 7, 2025. Lally Talent Agency 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. 5 Peter-Henry Schroeder in 'Star Trek: Enterprise.' USA Network 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.' 5 Peter-Henry Schroeder in the 2010 short film 'Gunslinger.' Nova Entertainment 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. 5 A photo of Peter-Henry Schroeder. Human Animal Life Foundation 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.
New York Post
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Alan Alda reveals he didn't recognize his own daughter due to face blindness
Alan Alda is opening up about his struggles with face blindness. In a new interview with People, the 89-year-old year recalled the time he didn't recognize his own daughter, Beatrice, due to prosopagnosia. Alda said the incident occurred on the set of his 1981 comedy 'The Four Seasons' when he had Beatrice, now 63, dye her hair for her role in the film. Advertisement 8 Alan Alda at SiriusXM Studios in NYC in Nov. 2019. Getty Images 'I saw this person with horn-rimmed glasses and blonde hair staring at me, and it was starting to get distracting,' Alda explained. 'I said to the assistant director, 'Don't let these strangers come on the set.' He said, 'That's your daughter!'' 'I don't think she was too happy about that,' Alda added, 'because neither of us knew that there was such a thing as face blindness [at the time].' Advertisement 8 Alan Alda with his wife Arlene and daughters Elizabeth, Eve and Beatrice in 1979. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images 8 Alan Alda at the AARP The Magazine's 19th Annual Movies For Grownups Awards in 2020. Getty Images The 'M*A*S*H' actor, who is still dealing with the condition, said that nowadays it's 'very hard' for him to recognize people. 'When somebody comes up to me, as if they know me, I often don't know if they know me from seeing me on the screen or if I actually know them,' he shared. Advertisement 'I could have dinner with somebody, spend two hours with somebody next to me, and the next day not know who they are,' Alda said. 8 Alan Alda in 'M*A*S*H.' Getty Images 8 Alan Alda on the set of the 1979 movie 'The Seduction of Joe Tynan' in Baltimore. Getty Images Alda also spoke to the outlet about his Parkinson's disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2015. Advertisement The Emmy Award winner said that managing the neurological disorder has 'gone from a part-time job to almost a full-time job keeping track of all these little solutions.' 8 Alan Alda attends AARP The Magazine's 19th Annual Movies For Grownups Awards. FilmMagic 'But it keeps me always looking for the funny side,' he shared. Alda further explained how his longtime wife Arlene, 92, has supported him during his health struggles. 8 Arlene Alda and Alan Alda attend the 2024 Bay Street Theater's 32nd Annual Summer Gala in July 2024. Getty Images 'I don't have dexterity with my fingers the way I used to, so sometimes she has to tear a package open for me,' he said. 'She's so good-natured about it. I'm always saying, 'Thank you.'' Alda previously gave an update on his Parkinson's in a 2020 interview with 'AARP the Magazine.' 8 Arlene and Alan Alda at a a Jewish Home LifeCare dinner in NYC in 2015. Getty Images Advertisement 'A lot of people hear they have Parkinson's and get depressed and panicky and don't do anything, just hoping it'll go away. It's not going to, but you can hold off the worst symptoms. Movement helps: walking, biking, treadmills. But also specific things: I move to music a lot.' he said. 'It's not the end of the world when you get this diagnosis.' Other celebrities who have Parkinson's include Michael J. Fox, Ozzy Osbourne and Linda Ronstadt.
