Peter-Henry Schroeder, a proud U.S. Army veteran and seasoned actor best remembered for his commanding portrayal of a Klingon Chancellor in *Star Trek: Enterprise*, passed away peacefully on June 7 at the age of 90. He died at the Lake City VA Medical Center in Florida, surrounded by his loving family.
Schroeder’s life was a testament to the American dream—a story of duty, discipline, and determination. Born in Syracuse, New York, on January 2, 1935, Schroeder answered his country’s call and served with honor in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955. As part of a unit involved in a USO show, he had the rare privilege of seeing American icon Marilyn Monroe perform for the troops—an experience that clearly left a lasting impression. A decade later, he would release a tribute song, *Memories of Marilyn*, reflecting the era’s spirit and his own artistic sensibility.
After returning from service, Schroeder pursued a path in the arts with the same discipline that marked his time in uniform. He studied under the legendary Paula Strasberg and trained alongside acting greats like Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight. Schroeder made his screen debut in 1979’s *The Seduction of Joe Tynan* and would go on to earn a steady stream of roles in both film and television.
Though Hollywood is often a haven for leftist elites, Schroeder stood out as a grounded, hard-working performer. He brought authenticity and grit to every role, whether as a maître d’ on *Cheers*, a guest star on *B.J. and the Bear*, or in cult favorites like *Hider in the House*. His fan-favorite performance as the Klingon Chancellor in *Star Trek: Enterprise* in 2001 showcased his range and intensity in a franchise often driven by themes of honor and conflict—concepts he understood firsthand as a veteran.
Later in life, Schroeder appeared as a Hollywood producer in the Oscar-winning film *Argo* (2012), a movie that, unlike much of modern cinema, offered a rare nod to American intelligence and heroism abroad.
Schroeder was more than an actor—he was a builder. He founded his own production company, PHS Productions, and trained hundreds of aspiring actors through the Actor/Artist Group Workshop he created in 1979. He also gave back to the next generation as a guest teacher at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
A man of many talents, Schroeder even released music with Capitol Records and Ascot in the 1960s—his single *Where’s the Girl for Me* captured the postwar romanticism that defined his era.
His memorial page called him “a masterful character actor,” but those who knew him would say he was much more: a patriot, a mentor, a father, and a man of quiet influence.
Peter-Henry Schroeder is survived by his daughter Valerie Lynn, son Peter Henry II, grandsons Peter Henry III and Jarrid Michael, and many more loved ones. He lived a full life rooted in service, integrity, and craftsmanship—qualities this country could use more of today.
May he rest in peace.
