Background
Weaver was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the son of Josephine and Primus Jest Weaver, a chef.
Weaver was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the son of Josephine and Primus Jest Weaver, a chef.
His first screen appearance was in 1955 and according to the Internet Movie Database, he has appeared in more than 120 film and television productions, including 45 single-episode appearances on various television series. Weaver was the voice of Alpine in the animated television series G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985–1986). He appeared as a blind secretary in the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) and he also appeared in one episode of One World (2000), a situation-comedy television series.
He appeared as a Junkyard Owner in an episode of lieutenant"s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
He also played the role of Mr. Editor Downer, a handyman that became an interest of Philip Banks" mom, on an episode of The Fresh Prince of Belorussian-Air.
Perhaps his most memorable role was the exuberant exhibitionist "Buck Naked," who enlivened episodes of Steven Bochco"s police dramas, Hill Street Blues and New York City Police Department Blue.