BROCK PETERS
Brock Peters
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: July 2, 1927
Deathday: August 23, 2005
Place of Birth: Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
Starring
2002·
The LocketHenry McCord
Leon Frey
Jack Field
Jomo (voice)
2001·
Samurai JackLazzor (Elder) (voice)
2001·
The Legend of TarzanUsula (voice), (voice)
2000·
Static ShockMorris Grant / Soul Power (voice)
1998·
The Wild ThornberrysJomo (voice), Dr. Jomo / Poacher (voice)
1998·
Park DayHeseeit Turner
1998·
Fearful SymmetrySelf
1997·
Johnny BravoChronos (voice)
1997·
Spicy CityBird (voice)
Masai (voice), The Shaman (voice)
Ramath (voice)
1996·
The PretenderHenry Cockran
Walter Williams
Snorch's Voicebox (voice), The Pool (voice)
1994·
Cosmic SlopMinister Coombs (segment 'Space Traders')
Joseph Sisko
Dark Kat (voice)
Lucius Fox (voice)
Gus
1992·
The SecretThurgood 'Uncle T.' Carver III
Doctor Chasuble
1992·
Highway HeartbreakerBert Quinn
1991·
Pacific StationRay Taylor
Bloth (voice)
1991·
The CommishChief Speed
Admiral Cartwright
Mammoth (voice)
1990·
Gravedale HighBoneyard (voice)
David Motubu
1989·
PollyMr. Pendergast
1988·
Broken AngelSgt. Mercurio
1988·
To Heal a NationPaul Turner
1987·
DuckTalesDruid (voice)
Admiral Cartwright
1986·
Samson and DelilahPriest (voice)
Tormack (voice)
1985·
Puss in BootsOgre
1984·
Murder, She WroteThornton Bentley
1983·
A Caribbean MysteryDr. Graham
1982·
Faerie Tale TheatreOgre, Guest Interviewee
1982·
Cagney & LaceyMorris Brown
1980·
Magnum, P.I.President Kole
Ab Dekker
1978·
Battlestar GalacticaChief Opposer Solon
1978·
Black BeautyMr. Carmichael
Henry
Zechariah
1978·
SST: Death FlightDr. Ralph Therman
1977·
Seventh AvenueSgt. Rollins
1976·
Quincy, M.E.1976·
The Bionic Woman1976·
Two-Minute WarningPaul
1975·
Baretta1975·
MahaliaNarrator
1975·
FramedSam Perry
1974·
Tight as a DrumBill Evans
1974·
Lost in the StarsStephen Kumalo
1973·
Police StoryReynolds
1973·
Soylent GreenChief Hatcher
Jacob Willis / Earl Barnes
Berdahl
1972·
Black GirlEarl
1970·
McCloud1970·
Night GalleryLogoda (segment "Logoda's Heads")
1970·
Jack JohnsonJack Johnson (voice)
1970·
The McMastersBenjie
1969·
Medical Center1968·
The Mod SquadJohnny Pell
1968·
The Outcasts1968·
P.J.Waterpark
1968·
Daring GameJonah
1968·
Ace HighThomas
1967·
MannixSonny Carter
1967·
The IncidentArnold Robinson
1966·
Felony Squad1966·
Mission: ImpossibleWalter DuBruis
King M'Bala
Isadore Jaconey
1965·
The Loner1965·
Run for Your LifeLieutenant Wallace
1965·
Major DundeeAesop
1965·
The PawnbrokerRodriguez
1964·
Daniel BoonePompey
1963·
The Great AdventureJoe Bailey
1963·
Heavens Above!Matthew Robinson
1962·
Sam BenedictFrank Elton
Self
1962·
The L-Shaped RoomJohnny
Tom Robinson
Self
Molo
Nicholas
1959·
RawhidePhinn Harper
1959·
Porgy and BessCrowne
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Nominee
1956·
Bloomer GirlAlexander
1955·
GunsmokeJesse Dillard, Cato
Mr. Pendergast
1954·
Carmen JonesSergeant Brown
Henry McCord