Peter-Henry Schroeder, an actor best known for his role as Klingon Chancellor in Star Trek: Enterprise and his appearance in Argo, has passed away at the age of 90. He died peacefully on June 7 at the Lake City VA Medical Center in Florida, with his family by his side, according to his memorial page.
Born on January 2, 1935, in Syracuse, New York, Schroeder spent six decades in Los Angeles after serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. During his time in the military, he had the opportunity to see Marilyn Monroe perform for the troops in a USO show. Following his service, Schroeder pursued a career in acting, studying under Paula Strasberg and privately with celebrated actors like Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight.
Schroeder made his acting debut in 1979’s The Seduction of Joe Tynan, starring Meryl Streep and Alan Alda. He went on to appear in numerous films, including Fire in the Night, Hotshot, and Journey to the Center of the Earth, along with TV roles in B.J. and the Bear and Thirstysomething. He also made a guest appearance as a maître d’ in an episode of Cheers in 1989.
In 2001, Schroeder portrayed the Klingon Chancellor in a two-episode arc of Star Trek: Enterprise, a prequel to the iconic Star Trek series. He later played a producer in Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning film Argo (2012).
Beyond acting, Schroeder was a recording artist, releasing songs like “Where’s the Girl for Me” and “Memories of Marilyn.” He also established PHS Productions and founded the Actor/Artist Group Workshop in 1979, where he mentored aspiring actors.
Schroeder is survived by his daughter Valerie Lynn, son Peter Henry II, and grandsons Peter Henry III and Jarrid Michael. His memorial page described him as a “masterful character actor” whose creativity and dedication left a lasting impact.
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