James Whitmore

In 1947, a young actor got his big break while working with the Peterborough Players. In the 50 years since, James Whitmore has continued to return to Peterborough again and again. He is best known for his one-man shows, his roles in films like Planet of the Apes and The Shawshank Redemption, and for his job as the TV Spokesperson for Miracle-Gro plant food.

James Whitmore is appearing in About Time with the Peterborough Players, June 30-July 18.