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Brock Peters (born George Fisher; July 2, 1927 – August 23, 2005) [1] 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.
Brock Peters. 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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Brock Peters. 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.
- July 2, 1927
- August 23, 2005
Aug 24, 2005 · Brock Peters, the versatile film and stage actor, singer and producer who first rose to prominence in the 1960's and 70's with his powerful singing voice and poignant screen...
Actor Brock Peters, best known for his heartbreaking performance as the black man falsely accused of rape in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” died Tuesday at his home after battling pancreatic cancer.
Aug 19, 2024 · 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 · Actor Brock Peters, best known for his heartbreaking performance as the black man falsely accused of rape in "To Kill a Mockingbird," died Tuesday at his home after battling pancreatic cancer. He...