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.
Acted in 105
2000s
- 2002
10,000 Black Men Named George
Leon Frey
The Last Place on Earth
Jack Field
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1998
Park Day
Heseeit Turner
- 1997
- 1996
- 1994
Cosmic Slop
Minister Coombs (segment 'Space Traders')
- 1993
- 1992
The Importance of Being Earnest
Doctor Chasuble
The Secret
Thurgood 'Uncle T.' Carver III
Highway Heartbreaker
Bert Quinn
- 1991
Pacific Station
Ray Taylor · 1 episode
- 1990
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
David Motubu
Gravedale High
Boneyard (voice) · 6 episodes
1980s
- 1989
Polly
Mr. Pendergast
- 1988
To Heal a Nation
Paul Turner
Broken Angel
Sgt. Mercurio
- 1987
- 1986
Samson and Delilah
Priest (voice)
- 1985
Puss in Boots
Ogre
Galtar and the Golden Lance
Tormack (voice) · 21 episodes
- 1984
- 1983
A Caribbean Mystery
Dr. Graham
- 1982
- 1981
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Jim
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel
Joe
- 1978
The Million Dollar Dixie Deliverance
Zechariah
Black Beauty
Mr. Carmichael · 5 episodes
- 1977
The Devils' Coach
Bump Willis
Seventh Avenue
Sgt. Rollins · 3 episodes
- 1976
Two-Minute Warning
Paul
- 1975
Framed
Sam Perry
- 1974
Lost in the Stars
Stephen Kumalo
Tight as a Drum
Bill Evans
- 1973
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
Reynolds
- 1972
Black Girl
Earl
Welcome Home, Johnny Bristol
Berdahl
- 1970
Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson (voice)
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
P.J.
Waterpark
- 1967
- 1966
- 1965
The Pawnbroker
Rodriguez
- 1964
- 1963
Heavens Above!
Matthew Robinson
- 1962
The L-Shaped Room
Johnny
- 1960
The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Molo
1950s
- 1959
Porgy and Bess
Crowne
- 1956
Bloomer Girl
Alexander
- 1955
- 1954
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Henry McCord · 1 episode
Produced 2
1970s
- 1973
Five on the Black Hand Side
Producer
1960s
- 1963
Gone Are the Days!
Producer
Appearances7
2000s
- 2003
Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
Self
1990s
- 1998
Fearful Symmetry
Self
1970s
- 1975
Mahalia
Narrator
- 1973
A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
Self
