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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.
He was an American stage and film actor born George Fisher, acclaimed for his versatile screen career and distinctive voice across film and television.
He is best remembered for his portrayal of Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird, his role in Soylent Green, and recurring parts in the Star Trek franchise.
He worked extensively across cinema, television, and Broadway, often bringing gravitas to complex, dramatic roles in films like The Pawnbroker.
Beyond To Kill a Mockingbird, he played Crowne in Porgy and Bess and voiced roles in animation like The Wild Thornberrys Movie.
Full filmography on Mood.