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Tom Robinson and Admiral Cartwright are gone.
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Also played Sisko's dad didn't he?
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Yep. Brock Peters portrayed Joseph Sisko in a half dozen episodes of DS9.
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He was Sisko's dad.
Funny; he was a very good, believable actor: I remember hating his Cartwright, as much as liking his portrayal of Ben's Father/Jake's Grandfather.
...and that's about the time it hit the fan...
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My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
Anyhoo, just some random thoughts...
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He was also on the original Battlestar Galactica for an episode, but he was great as Cartwright and Joseph Sisko.
RIP Brock Peters
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I recently heard his performance in the NPR radio dramitization of Star Wars (some 25+ years old) - he was an excellent Darth Vader. Actually, all the roles I can think of him in were memorable - he definitely had a presence and will be missed.
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Never cared much for Cartwright, but I really loved his Sisko's dad. Another great ST actor goes...
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I hadn't heard. That is a shame, and yes he was one of those army of bitpart characters you grow to love, and make the whole more believable. he will be missed.
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Brock Peters was one of those character actors that while never being a 'star', was always recogniseable and familar. Wether playing a heel (Catright or Lord Vader) or a hero (Grandpa Sisko or Tom Robison), he always brought a certain quality to the performance to the role that made it more believable.
Strangely enough, in my house, Mr. Peters IS considered a star; we see him immediatly when ever he's on screen, and we love to hear his voice. His talents will be sorely missed.
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I never realized that he played Sisko's Father and Cartwright. I watched "Mockingbird" way back in school, during english lessons and did not know until now that he played Robinson. He also played Vader in the radio drama, so he obviously was very versatile.
My condolences to his friends and family!
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