Brock Peters
Latest News on Brock Peters:
Holocaust Museum LA Will Host the Return of the Teicholz Film Series (Jun 12, 2025)
Cast and Creatives Set For PORGY AND BESS at Music Theater Heritage (May 15, 2024)
Reed Birney and Ephraim Birney to Star in New York Premiere of CHESTER BAILEY at Irish Repertory Theatre (Aug 16, 2022)
Holocaust Museum LA Will Host the Return of the Teicholz Film Series (Jun 12, 2025)
Cast and Creatives Set For PORGY AND BESS at Music Theater Heritage (May 15, 2024)
Reed Birney and Ephraim Birney to Star in New York Premiere of CHESTER BAILEY at Irish Repertory Theatre (Aug 16, 2022)
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Porgy and Bess
[ 1959 ] Crown
[ 1959 ] Crown
The L-Shaped Room
[ 1962 ] Johnny
[ 1962 ] Johnny
To Kill a Mockingbird
[ 1962 ] Tom Robinson
[ 1962 ] Tom Robinson
Heavens Above!
[ 1963 ] Matthew
[ 1963 ] Matthew
Gone Are the Days!
[ 1963 ] producer
[ 1963 ] producer
The Pawnbroker
[ 1964 ] Rodriguez
[ 1964 ] Rodriguez
Major Dundee
[ 1965 ] Aesop
[ 1965 ] Aesop
The Incident
[ 1967 ] Arnold Robinson
[ 1967 ] Arnold Robinson
Daring Game
[ 1968 ] Jonah
[ 1968 ] Jonah
P.J.
[ 1968 ] Waterpark
[ 1968 ] Waterpark
The McMasters
[ 1970 ] Benjie
[ 1970 ] Benjie
Black Girl
[ 1972 ] Earl
[ 1972 ] Earl
Soylent Green
[ 1973 ] Chief Hatcher
[ 1973 ] Chief Hatcher
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
[ 1973 ] Reynolds
[ 1973 ] Reynolds
Five on the Black Hand Side
[ 1973 ] producer
[ 1973 ] producer
Lost in the Stars
[ 1974 ] Stephen Kumalo
[ 1974 ] Stephen Kumalo
Framed
[ 1975 ] Sam Perry
[ 1975 ] Sam Perry
Two-Minute Warning
[ 1976 ] Paul
[ 1976 ] Paul
Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter
[ 1978 ] Henry
[ 1978 ] Henry
A House Divided: Denmark Vessey's Rebellion
[ 1982 ] Morris Brown
[ 1982 ] Morris Brown
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
[ 1986 ] Admiral Cartwright
[ 1986 ] Admiral Cartwright
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
[ 1991 ] Admiral Cartwright
[ 1991 ] Admiral Cartwright
Alligator II: The Mutation
[ 1991 ] Chief Speed
[ 1991 ] Chief Speed
The Importance of Being Earnest
[ 1992 ] Doctor Chuble
[ 1992 ] Doctor Chuble
Ghosts of Mississippi
[ 1996 ] Walter Williams
[ 1996 ] Walter Williams
Park Day
[ 1998 ] Heseeit Turner
[ 1998 ] Heseeit Turner
The Last Place on Earth
[ 2002 ] Jack Field
[ 2002 ] Jack Field
The Wild Thornberrys
[ 2002 ] Jomo
[ 2002 ] Jomo
TV Shows
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Snorch's Voicebox, Man, The Pool
Snorch's Voicebox, Man, The Pool
Batman: The Animated Series
Lucius Fox, The Minotaur, Reporter
Lucius Fox, The Minotaur, Reporter
Challenge of the GoBots
General Newcastle, General Newscastle
General Newcastle, General Newscastle
Galtar and the Golden Lance
Tormack
Tormack
Gunsmoke
Jesse Dillard, Cato
Jesse Dillard, Cato
Judd for the Defense
Marcel Nburu, Jessie Aarons
Marcel Nburu, Jessie Aarons
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Joseph Sisko, Preacher
Joseph Sisko, Preacher
Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron
Dark Kat
Dark Kat
The Pirates of Dark Water
Bloth
Bloth
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
The Shaman, Masai
The Shaman, Masai
The Wild Thornberrys
Jomo, Dr. Jomo, Poacher
Jomo, Dr. Jomo, Poacher
The Young and the Restless
Frank Lewis
Frank Lewis
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Brock PetersDriving Mrs. Daisy
Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Brock PetersDriving Mrs. Daisy
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1972 - Outstanding Performance
Brock Peters, Lost in the Stars
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1972 - Best Actor
Brock Peters, Lost in the Stars
News
Holocaust Museum LA Will Host the Return of the Teicholz Film Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Holocaust Museum LA will present the Teicholz Film Series, a selection of five films focused on the theme of the aftermath of the Holocaust. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Holocaust Museum LA will present the Teicholz Film Series, a selection of five films focused on the theme of the aftermath of the Holocaust. Learn more here!
Cast and Creatives Set For PORGY AND BESS at Music Theater Heritage
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Performances run June 6 through June 23.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Performances run June 6 through June 23.
Reed Birney and Ephraim Birney to Star in New York Premiere of CHESTER BAILEY at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2022
Starring real-life father and son, Tony Award winner Reed Birney and Ephraim Birney, Chester Bailey will begin previews on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage at Irish Repertory Theatre on October 12, 2022, and is set to open on October 19, for a limited run through November 13, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2022
Starring real-life father and son, Tony Award winner Reed Birney and Ephraim Birney, Chester Bailey will begin previews on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage at Irish Repertory Theatre on October 12, 2022, and is set to open on October 19, for a limited run through November 13, 2022.
Remaining Summer Movies Announced at Sarasota Opera House With Additional and Rescheduled Movies
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022
Sarasota Opera announces an added title in its “HD at the Opera House” series with a screening of “Der Rosenkavalier” on Sunday, September 25. This historic Salzburg Festival production stars legendary soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Sarasota Opera also rescheduled a film of Verdi's Rigoletto to September 11 (from May) with tickets for these “HD at the Opera House” films on sale for $22, and $20 for Sarasota Opera subscribers.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022
Sarasota Opera announces an added title in its “HD at the Opera House” series with a screening of “Der Rosenkavalier” on Sunday, September 25. This historic Salzburg Festival production stars legendary soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Sarasota Opera also rescheduled a film of Verdi's Rigoletto to September 11 (from May) with tickets for these “HD at the Opera House” films on sale for $22, and $20 for Sarasota Opera subscribers.
Summer Movies at Sarasota Opera House Will Begin in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022
Sarasota Opera has announced the lineup for the 2022 summer movie series: HD at the Opera House and Classic Movies at the Opera House. HD at the Opera House featuring filmed performances of opera and ballet from around the world will open on Sunday, May 22nd at 1:30 p.m. with Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in London, with tickets at $22, and $20 for Sarasota Opera subscribers.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022
Sarasota Opera has announced the lineup for the 2022 summer movie series: HD at the Opera House and Classic Movies at the Opera House. HD at the Opera House featuring filmed performances of opera and ballet from around the world will open on Sunday, May 22nd at 1:30 p.m. with Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in London, with tickets at $22, and $20 for Sarasota Opera subscribers.
129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2020
BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2020
BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,
Dee Rees To Write & Direct Film Adaptation of PORGY AND BESS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 11, 2020
MGM has set Dee Rees is set to write and direct a feature film adaptation of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess for MGM, according to Deadline.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 11, 2020
MGM has set Dee Rees is set to write and direct a feature film adaptation of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess for MGM, according to Deadline.
Drexel To Continue AMERICA'S GREATEST FILMS Free Film Series In 2018
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2017
The historic Drexel Theatre launched America's Greatest Films in 2017 as a thank you to the community for its support during the 2016 renovation of the theatre.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2017
The historic Drexel Theatre launched America's Greatest Films in 2017 as a thank you to the community for its support during the 2016 renovation of the theatre.
INSPIRING WONDERSTRUCK features Nine Films Selected by Brian Selznick
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2017
Brian Selznick's books, including Wonderstruck and The Invention of Hugo Cabret, are cabinets of wonder, drawing us into their magical tales with child-eyed awe. Both novels drew upon cinematic influences for both story and visual style. On the occasion of the new movie adaptation of Wonderstruck, directed by Todd Haynes, Museum of the Moving Image will present the screening series Inspiring Wonderstruck, featuring some of the movies that inspired both the book and the movie, from October 13 through 22, 2017. On October 14, during the opening weekend of the series, the Museum will present a preview screening of Wonderstruck with Selznick, production designer Mark Friedberg, and costume designer Sandy Powell in person, followed by a book signing with Selznick.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2017
Brian Selznick's books, including Wonderstruck and The Invention of Hugo Cabret, are cabinets of wonder, drawing us into their magical tales with child-eyed awe. Both novels drew upon cinematic influences for both story and visual style. On the occasion of the new movie adaptation of Wonderstruck, directed by Todd Haynes, Museum of the Moving Image will present the screening series Inspiring Wonderstruck, featuring some of the movies that inspired both the book and the movie, from October 13 through 22, 2017. On October 14, during the opening weekend of the series, the Museum will present a preview screening of Wonderstruck with Selznick, production designer Mark Friedberg, and costume designer Sandy Powell in person, followed by a book signing with Selznick.
2017 CAPA SUMMER MOVIE SERIES Lineup Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2017
The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 47th anniversary in 2017 with an impressive assembly of classics, cult favorites, and beloved films.
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2017
The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 47th anniversary in 2017 with an impressive assembly of classics, cult favorites, and beloved films.
Melba Moore to Play Metropolitan Room, 6/20
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 5, 2014
Melba Moore will play two shows at New York's Metropolitan Room on June 20, 2014, at 7pm & 9:30pm. Price $35.00 - $115.00.
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 5, 2014
Melba Moore will play two shows at New York's Metropolitan Room on June 20, 2014, at 7pm & 9:30pm. Price $35.00 - $115.00.
Signature Theatre Announces SIGNATURE CINEMA Program
by Patrick Nugent - Oct 26, 2012
Signature Theatre is pleased to announce the next wave of upcoming supplemental programs, which allow more intimate and direct access to a playwright's vision and process. Just as the layout of The Pershing Square Signature Center encourages a dialogue between different plays and audiences, these supplemental programs invite theatregoers to go deeper into the world of a play, and the world of the artists behind it.
by Patrick Nugent - Oct 26, 2012
Signature Theatre is pleased to announce the next wave of upcoming supplemental programs, which allow more intimate and direct access to a playwright's vision and process. Just as the layout of The Pershing Square Signature Center encourages a dialogue between different plays and audiences, these supplemental programs invite theatregoers to go deeper into the world of a play, and the world of the artists behind it.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD 50th Anniversary Edition Coming to Blue-ray/DVD, 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2012
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, one of the screen's most beloved and critically acclaimed films, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a commemorative Limited Edition Collector's Series Blu-ray™ Combo Pack as well as on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment on January 31, 2012.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2012
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, one of the screen's most beloved and critically acclaimed films, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a commemorative Limited Edition Collector's Series Blu-ray™ Combo Pack as well as on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment on January 31, 2012.
Treat Williams, Luis Guzman, et al. Set for Sidney Lumet Memorial Screening, 7/24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2011
Following a heartfelt and entertaining memorial for Sidney Lumet at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall with speakers and performers including Lauren Bacall, Walter Bernstein, Bobby Cannavale, Glenn Close, Jonathan Demme, James Gandolfini, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jenny Lumet, David Mamet, Phylilis Newman and Christopher Walken among others, the Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced the details today for a retrospective of the admired and beloved director's work, Prince of the City: Remembering Sidney Lumet which will screen at the Walter Reade Theater July 19 - 25.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2011
Following a heartfelt and entertaining memorial for Sidney Lumet at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall with speakers and performers including Lauren Bacall, Walter Bernstein, Bobby Cannavale, Glenn Close, Jonathan Demme, James Gandolfini, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jenny Lumet, David Mamet, Phylilis Newman and Christopher Walken among others, the Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced the details today for a retrospective of the admired and beloved director's work, Prince of the City: Remembering Sidney Lumet which will screen at the Walter Reade Theater July 19 - 25.
Treat Williams, Luis Guzman, et al. Set for Sidney Lumet Memorial Screening, 7/24
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2011
Following a heartfelt and entertaining memorial for Sidney Lumet at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall with speakers and performers including Lauren Bacall, Walter Bernstein, Bobby Cannavale, Glenn Close, Jonathan Demme, James Gandolfini, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jenny Lumet, David Mamet, Phylilis Newman and Christopher Walken among others, the Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced the details today for a retrospective of the admired and beloved director's work, Prince of the City: Remembering Sidney Lumet which will screen at the Walter Reade Theater July 19 - 25.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2011
Following a heartfelt and entertaining memorial for Sidney Lumet at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall with speakers and performers including Lauren Bacall, Walter Bernstein, Bobby Cannavale, Glenn Close, Jonathan Demme, James Gandolfini, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jenny Lumet, David Mamet, Phylilis Newman and Christopher Walken among others, the Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced the details today for a retrospective of the admired and beloved director's work, Prince of the City: Remembering Sidney Lumet which will screen at the Walter Reade Theater July 19 - 25.
Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson Collaborations Celebrated in New York
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2011
Kurt Weill's stage collaborations with Maxwell Anderson are being celebrated in New York this winter with rare back-to-back productions of "Knickerbocker Holiday" and "Lost in the Stars."
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2011
Kurt Weill's stage collaborations with Maxwell Anderson are being celebrated in New York this winter with rare back-to-back productions of "Knickerbocker Holiday" and "Lost in the Stars."
Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson Collaborations Celebrated in New York
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 18, 2011
Kurt Weill's stage collaborations with Maxwell Anderson are being celebrated in New York this winter with rare back-to-back productions of "Knickerbocker Holiday" and "Lost in the Stars."
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 18, 2011
Kurt Weill's stage collaborations with Maxwell Anderson are being celebrated in New York this winter with rare back-to-back productions of "Knickerbocker Holiday" and "Lost in the Stars."
Broadway Star and 'Mockingbird's' Collin Wilcox Dies at 74
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 22, 2009
Actress Collin Wilcox, four-time Broadway star and cast member of the film 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' died of brain cancer at her home in Highlands, North Carolina last week. She was 74-years old.
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 22, 2009
Actress Collin Wilcox, four-time Broadway star and cast member of the film 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' died of brain cancer at her home in Highlands, North Carolina last week. She was 74-years old.
York to Celebrate Stein with Zorba, Baker's Wife, Etc.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2007
The York Theatre Company has announced its Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series -- the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2007
The York Theatre Company has announced its Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series -- the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Brock Peters been in?
Brock Peters has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Brock Peters been in?
Brock Peters has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Brock Peters been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Driving Mrs. Daisy, Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Driving Mrs. Daisy , Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Lost in the Stars and Best Actor (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lost in the Stars.
What awards has Brock Peters won?
Brock Peters won the Outstanding Performance award from the Drama Desk Awards for Lost in the Stars. He also received the Best Actor award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in Lost in the Stars.
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