Brock Peters

Acting

Born: 1927-07-02
Died: 2005-08-23
From: Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Popularity: 1.1

Also Known As

Broc PetersGeorge FisherBrock G. PetersБрок ПетерсБрок Питерс

Biography

Brock Peters or Brock G. Peters (born George Fisher; July 2, 1927 – August 23, 2005) was an American actor, best known for playing the role of Tom Robinson in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird and for his role as "Crown" in the 1959 film version of Porgy and Bess. In later years, he gained recognition among Star Trek fans for his portrayals of Fleet Admiral Cartwright in two of the Star Trek feature films and Joseph Sisko, father of Benjamin Sisko, in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He was also notable for his role as Hatcher in Soylent Green.

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Awards & Nominations4 won · 1 nominated

🏆 Won

Paul Robeson Award

2001
🏆 Won

Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame

1976
Nominated

Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical

1973
🏆 Won

Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award

🏆 Won

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Acting111 titles

Production2 titles