Louis Herthum Bio, Wiki
Louis Herthum is an American actor and producer who is best known for his recurring role as Deputy Andy Broom on Murder, She Wrote, and Peter Abernathy in the HBO television series Westworld.
He has worked as a stage, television, and film actor, and he has also appeared in national television commercials. Herthum began his career as an actor in 1978, performing in local theater, local and regional TV commercials, and print advertisements. In 1991, after years of being an unfamiliar actor, Herthum joined the cast of Murder, She Wrote; he played Deputy Andy Broom in 25 episodes of the show’s final five seasons (1991–96).
Before he played Dep. Broom and Herthum played 2 roles of 2 separate characters in the same show, beginning in 1989. It was his first television role. In 2015, Herthum said in an interview that he saw her steal the show in the play, Blithe Spirit, at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 89.
Herthum has appeared in such television series as CSI, CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, Criminal Minds, NCIS, True Blood (joining the cast in 2011 for 7 of its 5th season’s episodes), JAG, The Mentalist, Men of a Certain Age, True Detective, Breaking Bad, Treme, and The Gates.
Herthum’s film credits include In the Electric Mist, I Love You Phillip Morris, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, American Inquisition, The Open Road, Seconds Apart, Tekken, 12 Rounds, and The Last Exorcism, Be Afraid. In 2020, he will be starring on Home Before Dark alongside Brooklynn Prince, Jim Sturgess, Abby Miller, Michael Weston, Kylie Rogers, Aziza Scott, Adrian Hough, Kiefer O’Reilly, Joelle Carter, Jibrail Nantambu, and Deric McCabe.
Louis Herthum Age
Herthum was born on July 5, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. He is 68 years old.

Louis Herthum Height
Herthum stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall.
Louis Herthum Family
Herthum grew up in a pretty typical, southern way with his parents and three sisters. His father was a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, he served in WWII as a CBI Pilot… or ‘Hump Pilot’ as they were called. His mom worked as well and spent about 47 years in the workforce always as an administrative assistant to high-powered CEOs or state officials.
Louis Herthum Wife
Herthum is married and has a daughter
Louis Herthum Net Worth
Herthum has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $4 Million which he has earned through his acting career.
Louis Herthum Movies and Tv Shows
- Westworld – 15 episodes (2016-2018) – Peter Abernathy
- Law & Order True Crime (2017) – Sergeant Edmonds
- Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams (2017) – Supervisor
- Narcos (2017) – Senator Toyle
- Downward Dog – 2 episodes (2017) – Wade
- Be Afraid (2017) – Chief Martin Collins
- Training Day (2017) – Henry Hollister
- Chicago Med (2017) – Pat Halstead
- Longmire – 8 episodes (2012-2016) – Omar
- The Night Stalker (2016) – Jed
- Truth (2015) – Bill Hollowell
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Herthum.
Who is Herthum? | He is an American actor and producer |
Age | 66 years old as of 2022 |
Height | 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) |
Spouse | Not Available |
Salary | Not Available |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $4 Million |