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Louis Herthum (born July 5, 1956) is an American actor and producer. Herthum has worked as a stage, television, and film actor, and he has also appeared in national television commercials. He is best known for his recurring role as Dep. Andy Broom on Murder, She Wrote and Peter Abernathy in the HBO television series Westworld.
Louis Herthum is a versatile performer who has appeared in over 100 films and TV shows, including Westworld, True Blood, and Murder, She Wrote. He is also a producer and a stuntman who has worked on several of his own projects and collaborated with other filmmakers.
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Learn about the life and career of Louis Herthum, an American actor who starred in "Westworld," "Murder, She Wrote" and "True Blood." Find out his birthplace, height, family, trivia and filmography on IMDb.
- July 5, 1956
Oct 12, 2022 · The Murder, She Wrote co-star and deputy Andy Broom shared his memories and condolences for the late Dame Angela Lansbury, who died at 96. He praised her as the classiest person he ever met and thanked her for allowing him to be part of the show.
- Daniel S. Levine
- A Unique Glimpse Into America’s Dad, Louis Herthum
- He Is Taking Over Science Fiction
- Rod Serling, Star Trek, and Richard Donner
- Technology: Good Or Evil?
- About The 1973 Westworld Movie That Started It All
- Speaking of Parks
- He Has A Big Heart in Real Life
- More from Westworld
- Life on and Off The Westworld Set
- His Heroes
One of the best things about Westworld is hands down, Louis Herthum. What he has brought to the show as Dolores’ dad, Peter Abernathy, is beyond compelling. He has been a fan favorite since Westworldcame to life on HBO. Louis has been a hardworking actor in the business forever and there’s no stopping him now. I got to interview Louis (because he i...
Leigh: Thanks Louis for your time. Congratulations on all of your success on Westworld! You are definitely loved by the press and fans alike. You have been doing interviews like crazy and are such a good sport. Are you glitching in real life yet from all these darn interviews? Louis: Haha! Well maybe a little bit. But I am just happy that those out...
Leigh: Rod Serling and Gene Roddenberry were so ahead of their time. Do you have a favorite episode of The Twilight Zone or Star Trek? Louis: GULP! I was never a Trekie. Though I did love Twilight Zoneand most all of the episodes. In particular, the one where the couple wakes up and finds themselves in a completely artificial town only to discover ...
Leigh: There’s so much technology on the show and in the world today. Do you think it’s bringing people closer together or pushing them farther apart? Louis: Some of it is bringing people closer together but it seems it’s bringing them together so that they can scream and shout at each other and tell them how wrong they are to believe the way they ...
Leigh: I’ve heard that you’re a big fan of the 1973 Westworldmovie. What was your favorite part or scene in the movie? Mine is Yul Brynner – the original Man in Black. He was terrifying. What do you think of his performance? Louis: Mr. Brynner was by far the most memorable thing in the film for me as well. When I first auditioned for the show I ask...
Leigh: Michael Crichton wrote the book and directed the original Westworld. Allegedly, it was all inspired when Crichton was at Disneyland and saw the robotic Hall of Presidents attraction. When was the last time you went to Disneyland? What do you like most about it? And is it really the happiest place on earth? Louis: Well the first time I went t...
Leigh: You bring a lot of emotion to your performances as Peter Abernathy on Westworld. You are a skilled craftsman and add such depth to every aspect of Peter. This must be because you have such a big heart. What causes or charities are you passionate about?
Leigh: Westworldcan be very serious and the production level is so high. Are there any lighthearted moments on the set? What do you do to relax? Is there a Mediation for Hosts Class? Drum circles? Karaoke? Beer pong? Louis: There are many lighthearted moments on set actually. Basically, they come from working with fun-loving, dedicated people who k...
Leigh: You’ve been working as a successful actor for many years. Tons of people look up to you, your perseverance, and all that you have achieved. Do you have any personal heroes that inspire you? Louis: Thank you, that’s very kind of you to say. My mother was my biggest hero. She was truly the most extraordinary person I have ever personally known...
- Leigh White
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May 8, 2018 · For more with Louis Herthum, read our Westworld interview with him at FanSided.com. You can watch him every Sunday in new Westworld season 2 episodes on HBO. Louis Herthum portrayed Will and Jay Halstead's father in Chicago Med season 2, and told us about the experience and his parenting role on Westworld.
Apr 22, 2018 · After more than three decades in the business, Herthum landed a role in the HBO sci-fi western thriller Westworld. As the character Peter Abernathy, he plays one of the robotic hosts at a...
