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Peter-Henry Schroeder, a veteran character actor best known to Star Trek fans for his role in Star Trek: Enterprise, has died at the age of 90.
According to Deadline, Schroeder passed away peacefully in early June at the Lake City VA Medical Center in Florida.
Schroeder famously appeared in the 2-part series premiere of Star Trek: Enterprise, which aired back in 2001. In the 2-part “Broken Bow” event, Schroeder played Klingon Chancellor, a high-ranking member of the Klingon race. While his role might seem small in the grand scale of the series, which ran for four seasons and nearly 100 episodes, it was an integral part of the series premiere, and those two episodes are what helped to pave the way for the show’s successful run.
In addition to his role in Star Trek: Enterprise, Schroeder lived a truly fascinating life and lived life to the fullest.
While he is best remembered for his acting work, Schroeder served in the Army from 1953 to 1955 after being drafted for the Korean War. Following his time in the military, Schroeder made his way into the Entertainment Industry, working as a recording artist at Capital Records and Ascot, releasing a pair of singles. He’d later make the transition from music to film and television, founding PHS Productions and working as an actor.
Schroeder made his acting debut in the 1979 political drama The Seduction, starring Alan Alda, Meryl Streep, and Barbara Harris. He’d go on to appear in several additional titles over the years, including 2012’s Oscar-winning film Argo. His final appearance would come in 2020’s political satire Sammy-Gate, playing Santo Trafficante.
While his final acting credit came in 2020, Schroeder continued working in the years after with Deadline reporting that the late icon was eager to return to LA to get back to work during his final days at the VA Medical Center, where he passed on June 7.
Schroeder is survived by his children, Valerie Lynn Schroeder and Peter Henry Schroeder II; his grandkids Peter Henry Schroeder III and Jarrid Michael Schroeder; his siblings Carl Schroeder and Maria Curley; nieces Debbie, Dawn, Heidi, Gretchen, Colleen, Laura, Maria; nephews Carl, Paul, and Robert; and his daughter-in-law, Felicia Cristiani Bass.
Star Trek fans looking to honor Schroeder’s legacy can honor his memory through the Human Animal Life Foundation.
On behalf of the Redshirts Always Die community, our thoughts are with Schroeder’s family and loved ones.
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