Brock Peters (born George Fisher; July 2, 1927 – August 23, 2005) was an American actor and singer, best known for playing the role of Tom Robinson in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird and for his role as the villainous "Crown" in the 1959 film version of Porgy and Bess. In later years, he gained recognition among Star Trek fans for his portrayals of Starfleet Admiral Cartwright in two of the Star Trek feature films and Joseph Sisko, father of Benjamin Sisko, in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also was known for his participation in the rival media franchise, Star Wars, for playing the role of Darth Vader in the original trilogy radio drama adaptations. He was also notable for his role as Hatcher in Soylent Green.
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George Fisher 2 July 1927 Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
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Died |
23 August 2005 (aged 78) Los Angeles, California, USA
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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