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Brock Peters (born George Fisher; July 2, 1927 – August 23, 2005) was an American actor and singer, best known for playing the villainous "Crown" in the 1959 film version of Porgy and Bess, and Tom Robinson in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird.
Actor: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Born of African and West Indian ancestry on July 2, 1927 in New York City, Brock Peters set his sights on a show business career early on, at age ten.
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Height. 5′ 11½″ (1.82 m) Mini Bio. Born of African and West Indian ancestry on July 2, 1927 in New York City, Brock Peters set his sights on a show business career early on, at age ten. A product of NYC's famed Music and Arts High School, Peters initially fielded more odd jobs than acting jobs as he worked his way up from Harlem poverty.
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May 1, 2024 · Died: Aug. 23, 2005, Los Angeles, Calif. (aged 78) Brock Peters (born July 2, 1927, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Aug. 23, 2005, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American actor who employed his powerful bass voice and strong presence in portrayals of a wide range of characters, notably in the role of Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962).
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Aug 23, 2005 · Aug. 23, 2005. Brock Peters, the versatile film and stage actor, singer and producer who rose to prominence in the 1960's and 70's with his powerful singing voice and poignant screen portrayals...
August 24, 2005. Mr. Peters was 78. The cause of death was complications of pancreatic cancer, AP reported. The actor was a 1973 Tony Award nominee for Best Actor in a Musical for Kurt Weill and...
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Aug 23, 2005 · He was 78. Peters was diagnosed with the disease in January and had been receiving chemotherapy treatment, according to Marilyn Darby, his longtime companion. His condition became worse in recent...
