Christopher Evan Welch (September 28, 1965 – December 2, 2013) was an American actor. In 1999, Welch appeared in NBCs Third Watch. In 2000, he appeared in the television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, the short film Custody, and the television film Hamlet. He then appeared in an episode each of The Practice, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Whoopi. In 2004, Welch appeared in the films Marie and Bruce, The Stepford Wives, and Keane. In 2005, he again appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and also had roles in the films The Interpreter and War of the Worlds. In 2006, he had roles in the television shows, The Book of Daniel and The Sopranos, as well as the films The Hoax and The Good Shepherd. He had roles in the 2008 films What Just Happened, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, and Synecdoche, New York. He also appeared as David Haig in the television series Law & Order from 2008–2010. In 2009, he appeared in the film Whatever Works and the television series Nurse Jackie. In 2010 he appeared as Grant Test in the AMC series Rubicon. In 2012, he appeared in the films The Master and Lincoln as Clerk of the House Edward McPherson, as well as a role in the television series Elementary. In 2013, he also had a role in the films Syrup and Admission, with a cameo in the television series Golden Boy.[2][3] Welch had an extensive stage career. He appeared in several noted Off-Broadway productions, as well as in three Broadway shows Welch died of lung cancer on December 2, 2013, at a hospital in Santa Monica, California.[5] He was 48 years old. He was surrounded by his wife, daughter, parents, and siblings.[6][7] At the time of his death, he was filming his scenes as Peter Gregory in the HBO series Silicon Valley, having completed five episodes.[6] Cast members have said Welch’s character isn’t being written out of the show, and that future episodes will have mention of Peter Gregory in tribute
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