LEGEND GONE
Star Trek legend Peter-Henry Schroeder dies at 90 surrounded by family as tributes pour in
The actor would joke about returning to work before his death
- Chris Bradford, Acting Assistant Editor
- Published: 10:10, 2 Jul 2025
- Updated: 11:44, 2 Jul 2025
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THE actor Peter-Henry Schroeder, best known for appearing in a Star Trek series, has died at the age of 90.
He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death in Florida on June 7.
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Schroeder was best known for his role in Star Trek Enterprise, where he voiced the Klingon Chancellor.
His cause of death remains unknown.
Before his death in Lake City, he reportedly made a joke about how getting back to work, per Deadline.
“When are you going to get me out of here, I’ve got to get back to LA,” he reportedly quipped.
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During his illustrious career, Schroeder worked with the likes of Meryl Streep.
He starred in the series Big Shamus, Little Shamus in 1979, and B.J. and the Bear in 1981.
He played Robert Swanson in the 1985 flick Fire in the Night, and Nick Kristidis in Hotshot in 1986.
He appeared as a maitre d’ in the hit show Cheers in 1989.
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In the 1990s, Schroeder starred in the shows Thirtysomething and White Cargo.
He’s credited for appearances in Three Days of Rain and The Protector, according to his IMDB.
And, he appeared in the 2010 flick Gunslinger, where he played a sheriff.
His last role came in 2020 when he appeared in the political satire flick Sammy-Gate, directed by Noel Lawrence.
The fictitious movie’s plot revolves around how Sammy Davis Jr. caused the Watergate scandal.
But before becoming a silver screen star, Schroeder served in the US Army during the Korean War.
Peter-Henry Schroeder acting credits
THE actor Peter-Henry Schroeder has died at the age of 90. He appeared in Star Trek: Enterprise in 2001.
- Argo (2012)
- Sammy-Gate (2020)
- White Cargo (1996)
- Fire in the Night (1985)
- Cheers (1989)
- Thirtysomething (1991)
- Three Days of Rain (2002)
- The Protector (2011)
Source: IMDB
He is a former recording artist and launched his own production company.
Schroeder launched the Actor/Artist Group Workshop in 1979.
During his career, he was often misidentified for Jack Nicholson, according to his obit.
It described him as a “quintessential” Hollywood figure.
“Peter-Henry Schroeder will return to Los Angeles, as he wished,” the obit continued.
“Not to work this time, but instead—leaving behind a legacy that has indelibly shaped generations of artists and storytellers.”
Tributes have been paid to Schroeder online in light of his death.
“Peter Henry Schroeder was incredible acting teacher to work with,” one X user penned.
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“He is a wonderful person.”
Schroeder is set to be buried at the Los Angeles National Cemetery where he will get military honors.
