Quick Facts
Born:
1927-07-02
Birthplace:
Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
117 Total Roles
Brock Peters
Acting
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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.
Known For
To Kill a Mockingbird
Tom Robinson
Batman: The Animated Series
Lucius Fox (voice)
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Admiral Cartwright
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Admiral Cartwright
Soylent Green
Chief Hatcher
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Joseph Sisko
Samurai Jack
Lazzor (Elder) (voice)
DuckTales
Druid (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty MOVIE | Self |
| 2002 | The Wild Thornberrys Movie MOVIE | Jomo (voice) |
| 2002 | The Locket MOVIE | Henry McCord |
| 2002 | 10,000 Black Men Named George MOVIE | Leon Frey |
| 2002 | The Last Place on Earth MOVIE | Jack Field |
| 2001 | The Legend of Tarzan TV | (voice) |
| 2001 | The Legend of Tarzan TV | Usula (voice) |
| 2001 | Samurai Jack TV | Lazzor (Elder) (voice) |
| 2000 | Static Shock TV | Morris Grant / Soul Power (voice) |
| 1998 | The Wild Thornberrys TV | Dr. Jomo / Poacher (voice) |