Background
Peters, Brock was born on July 2, 1927 in New York City. Son of Sonnie and Alma A. (Norford) Fisher.
Peters, Brock was born on July 2, 1927 in New York City. Son of Sonnie and Alma A. (Norford) Fisher.
Student, City College of New York, 1947. Student, University Chicago, 1949. Studies with, Betty Cashman, Michael Howard, Robert Lewis, Harry Wagstaff Gribble.
Doctor Performing Arts (honorary), Sienna Hts. College, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Otterbein University, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Arizona, 1984.
Actor, numerous films, television shows, radio shows, theatrical productions, since 1943. Co-founder, board directors Dance Theater of Harlem, New York City, since 1971, variousother theaters.
Member Communications Task Force Congressional Black Caucus, United Nations Chairman's Association California Arts Commission, 1974-1976, commissioner, since 1985. Chairman Media Forum, since 1978, Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade. Board directors Third World Cinema, Maga Link, Inc., Communications Bridge Institute, Sassoon Foundation, Performing Arts Council, Music Center, Free Southern Theater, since 1968.
Member Actors Equity Association, American Federation television and Radio Artists, Screen Actors Guild, American Guild of Variety Artists, National Academy television Arts and Sciences, Writers Guild American.
Married Dolores Daniels, July 29, 1961 (deceased). 1 child, Lise.