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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.
Brock Peters (1927-2005) was an American actor of African and West Indian descent, known for his roles in To Kill a Mockingbird, Star Trek and Soylent Green. He also performed in musicals, radio and video games, and won two awards and received two nominations.
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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.
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Jun 28, 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 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...
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...
Aug 23, 2005 · Brock Peters, who played the falsely accused Tom Robinson in the 1962 film, passed away in 2005 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He also starred in 'Carmen Jones', 'Porgy and Bess' and 'Star Trek' movies.
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