Steven Weber

Actor Steven Weber is best known for his beloved role as Brian Hackett, the charming and mischievous pilot on NBC’s long-running 1990s sitcom "Wings." Born in Briarwood, Queens, New York, Weber grew up surrounded by entertainment—his mother, Fran, was a nightclub singer, and his father, Stuart, was a manager of Borscht Belt comedians. A graduate of Manhattan’s High School of Performing Arts and SUNY Purchase, Weber’s early exposure to show business shaped a career that would span film, television, and theater.

Weber began acting professionally as a child, appearing in TV commercials by the third grade. After college, he joined the Mirror Repertory Company, performing alongside the legendary Geraldine Page. His early television break came in the soap opera "As the World Turns" (1985–86), and soon after, he appeared in films such as "The Flamingo Kid" and "Hamburger Hill," and the acclaimed mini-series "The Kennedys of Massachusetts," where he portrayed a young John F. Kennedy.

Following the success of "Wings," Weber continued to showcase his versatility across genres. He starred as Jack Torrance in Stephen King’s "The Shining" miniseries, appeared in the hit film "Single White Female," and led the ABC drama "Once and Again" as artist Sam Blue. His television credits expanded to include roles in "Cursed," "The D.A.," "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip," "Desperate Housewives," and "Monk" (where he reunited with "Wings" co-star Tony Shalhoub).

On stage, Weber made his Broadway debut in Tom Stoppard’s "The Real Thing" and later took over for Matthew Broderick as Leo Bloom in "The Producers." He also co-wrote and produced "Clubland," a Showtime film starring Alan Alda, which earned Alda an Emmy nomination. His collaborations with Stephen King continued with the "Nightmares & Dreamscapes" anthology, and he became a sought-after voice actor, narrating King’s "It" and voicing characters in Disney XD’s "Ultimate Spider-Man."

In recent years, Weber has remained a steady presence on both stage and screen. He’s appeared in "Dallas," "Chasing Life," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and starred opposite Fran Drescher in NBC’s "Indebted." Since 2021, Weber has been a series regular on NBC’s "Chicago Med," where he portrays the complex and compelling Dr. Dean Archer—a fitting role for an actor whose career has been defined by depth, humor, and an enduring connection with audiences.