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Brock Peters

Acting Born Jul 2, 1927 Died Aug 23, 2005 Harlem, New York City, New York, USA 120 credits

Biography

Brock Peters was an American actor born George Fisher on July 2, 1927, in Harlem, New York City, New York, USA. He gained recognition for his roles in various films, including To Kill a Mockingbird, Porgy and Bess, and Soylent Green. Peters also appeared in Star Trek feature films and the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He is known for his portrayal of characters such as Tom Robinson, "Crown," Fleet Admiral Cartwright, and Joseph Sisko. Peters passed away on August 23, 2005, at the age of 78. Throughout his career, he accumulated 114 known credits, primarily in acting.

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Career

Career overview

Brock Peters was an American actor known for his work in film and television. He began his career in the entertainment industry, appearing in various roles. Peters gained recognition for his portrayal of Tom Robinson in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird. He also appeared in the 1959 film version of Porgy and Bess, where he played the role of "Crown".

In addition to his film work, Peters had notable roles in television productions. He appeared in two Star Trek feature films, playing the character of Fleet Admiral Cartwright. Peters also played the role of Joseph Sisko, the father of Benjamin Sisko, in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. His character in the 1973 film Soylent Green was Hatcher.

Throughout his career, Peters accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 114 known roles. He was active in the entertainment industry for many years, appearing in a variety of films and television shows. Peters' work spanned several decades, with his career continuing until his death in 2005.

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Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
The Wild Thornberrys MovieThe LocketThe Last Place on Earth10,000 Black Men Named George
Samurai JackThe Legend of TarzanThe Legend of Tarzan
Static Shock
The Wild ThornberrysThe Wild ThornberrysPark DayFearful Symmetry
Johnny BravoSpicy City
The PretenderThe Real Adventures of Jonny QuestThe Real Adventures of Jonny QuestMortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmGhosts of Mississippi
Aaahh!!! Real MonstersAaahh!!! Real MonstersCosmic Slop
Star Trek: Deep Space NineSWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron
Batman: The Animated SeriesHighway HeartbreakerYou Must Remember ThisThe SecretThe Importance of Being Earnest
The CommishStar Trek VI: The Undiscovered CountryThe Pirates of Dark WaterPacific StationAlligator 2: The Mutation
Captain Planet and the PlaneteersGravedale HighThe Great Los Angeles Earthquake
Polly
To Heal a NationBroken Angel
DuckTales
Star Trek IV: The Voyage HomeSamson and Delilah
Galtar and the Golden LancePuss in Boots
Murder, She WroteChallenge of the GoBots
A Caribbean Mystery
Cagney & LaceyFaerie Tale TheatreFaerie Tale TheatreA House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Magnum, P.I.
Roots: The Next GenerationsThe Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel
Battlestar GalacticaBlack BeautySST: Death FlightAbe Lincoln: Freedom FighterThe Million Dollar Dixie Deliverance
Seventh Avenue
Quincy, M.E.The Bionic WomanTwo-Minute Warning
BarettaFramedMahalia
Lost in the StarsTight as a Drum
Police StorySoylent GreenSlaughter's Big Rip-OffFive on the Black Hand Side · ProducerA Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
The Streets of San FranciscoBlack GirlWelcome Home, Johnny Bristol

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