Peter-Henry Schroeder, best known for playing the Klingon Chancellor in Star Trek: Enterprise and appearing in the Oscar-winning film Argo, died peacefully at age 90, leaving behind a legacy of service, performance, and mentorship.
At a Glance
- Peter-Henry Schroeder passed away on June 7, 2025, at the Lake City VA Medical Center in Florida.
- He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and witnessed a Marilyn Monroe USO performance.
- His acting career spanned film (Argo), TV (Star Trek: Enterprise, Cheers), and Broadway.
- Schroeder was also a Capitol Records recording artist and founded an influential acting workshop.
- He is survived by two children and multiple grandchildren.
A Life on Stage, Screen, and Service
Born January 2, 1935, in Syracuse, New York, Schroeder served in the Army from 1953–55 during the Korean War and saw Marilyn Monroe perform at a USO show, as reported by Power 100.9, The Sun, and The Daily Beast. After relocating to Los Angeles, he studied acting under Paula Strasberg alongside Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight, according to Power 100.9.
Schroeder made his debut in The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979) opposite Meryl Streep and Alan Alda, then appeared in films such as Fire in the Night, Hotshot, and Journey to the Center of the Earth, as well as TV roles on Cheers and B.J. and the Bear, detailed by Power 100.9.
He gained sci-fi acclaim portraying the Klingon Chancellor in a two-episode arc of Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005), covered by Power 100.9, and later appeared in Ben Affleck’s Academy Award-winning Argo (2012), according to The Daily Beast.
Mentor, Musician, Military Man
Outside acting, Schroeder recorded for Capitol and Ascot Records, releasing songs including “Where’s the Girl for Me” (1960) and “Memories of Marilyn” (1964), as noted by Power 100.9. He established PHS Productions and the Actor/Artist Group Workshop in 1979, mentoring hundreds of aspiring actors, per The Sun.
He is survived by daughter Valerie Lynn, son Peter Henry II, and grandsons Peter Henry III and Jarrid Michael, listed in Hello Magazine.
His memorial page reflected on his rich career and legacy as “a masterful character actor” who “through his creativity, passion, and dedication, led a remarkable life,” according to the New York Post.
Schroeder will be remembered not only for his roles on screen but also for his impact on students and fellow artists. His quiet strength, first forged in war and refined on stage, left an indelible mark on entertainment and those he guided.
