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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.
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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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Oct 2, 2020 · Brock Peters, who emerged as a prominent actor of the 1960s, was born George Fisher in 1927, to Sonny and Alma Fisher in New York City. Prior to concentrating on an acting career that spanned nearly six decades, he attended the University of Chicago, and later City College in New York.
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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www.nytimes.com · 2005/08/23 · artsBrock Peters, a Formidable Presence on Stage and Screen, Dies ...
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 of...
Brock Peters was an American actor best known for his role as Tom Robinson in the 1962 film "To Kill a Mockingbird," based on the novel by Harper Lee. He also gained fame for his roles as Admiral Cartwright and Joseph Sisko in the cult series "Star Trek."
