Peter Parros, a Brooklyn native with over three decades of experience in the entertainment industry, is a renowned actor who has made a significant impact on the small and big screens. His extensive career has been marked by a wide range of iconic roles, including his portrayal of David Harrington in Tyler Perry's The Haves and The Have Nots on OWN TV, as well as his long-standing character, Dr. Ben Harris, in the popular soap opera As the World Turns on CBS.
In addition to his notable roles in television, Parros has also appeared in several notable films, including Death Before Dishonor and Real Genius. His impressive list of credits also includes guest appearances in popular TV shows such as Seinfeld, Castle, CSI: Miami, Law and Order, Royal Pains, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Charles in Charge, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Facts of Life, and New York Undercover.
Beyond his acting career, Parros is a dedicated member of various professional organizations, including the Writers Guild of America West, Mastermedia International, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and the Black Documentary Collective. In 2004, he was honored to become a member of the Executive Advisory Board of Heritage Luminaries for the New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation.
Parros has also ventured into writing and co-writing, with credits including Something to Sing About and The Climb, which received critical acclaim and won several awards, including "Best Picture" at the International Family Film Festival in 2002 and the International Christian Visual Media Awards. Furthermore, he co-founded Ten Talents Productions with LaPhonso Ellis, producing Christian entertainment content, including the Kidz of the King Adventures animated DVD and comic book series.
