Brock Peters - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	July 02, 1927
Died	August 23, 2005 (age 78)
Birthplace	New York City, New York, United States
Zodiac Sign	Cancer - (see also Brock Peters's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Portraying Tom Robinson in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' (1962) and significant roles in 'Star Trek,' 'Porgy and Bess,' and numerous other films and theatrical works.

Intro

Brock Peters was an acclaimed American actor and singer best known for his powerful performances in film, television, and theater. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Tom Robinson in the classic film 'To Kill a Mockingbird' (1962) and continued to break ground as one of Hollywood's most respected African-American actors throughout his career.

Early Life & Background

Brock Peters was born George Fisher in Harlem, New York City, to parents of African and West Indian descent. He attended the prestigious Music and Arts High School in New York and began performing at a young age, developing both his singing and acting talents.

Career Highlights

Portrayed Tom Robinson in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' (1962).
Played Crown in 'Porgy and Bess' (1959).
Featured as Admiral Cartwright in the 'Star Trek' film series and as Joseph Sisko in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'.
Had an extensive stage career, including Broadway work.
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1992.

Trivia

His birth name was George Fisher.
He was a close friend of Gregory Peck, who delivered the eulogy at his funeral.
Peters was a trained singer and performed with Harry Belafonte's choral group early in his career.

FAQs

On His Birth-Day

Discover more

Famous people born in 1927 Famous people born in July 1927 Famous people born on July 2nd

Famous people who died in 1927 Famous people who died in July 1927 Famous people who died on July 2nd