Michael Peters (choreographer)

Michael Peters
Portrait by Martha Swope, 1984 (Billy Rose Theatre Division T-VIM 2010-048, New York Public Library)
Born	Michael Douglas Peters (1948-08-06)August 6, 1948 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died	August 29, 1994(1994-08-29) (aged 46) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Choreographer, dancer, director
Years active	1970s−1994

Michael Douglas Peters (August 6, 1948 – August 29, 1994) was an African American choreographer and director who is best known for his innovative choreography in music videos.

Awards and nominations

• 1982 Tony Award for Best Choreography – Dreamgirls
• 1987 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography – Liberty Weekend
• 1993 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography – The Jacksons: An American Dream
• 1994 American Choreography Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Feature Film – What's Love Got to Do with It

References

• Jennifer Dunning (1 September 1994). "Michael Peters, a Choreographer Of 'Dreamgirls,' Is Dead at 46". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-08-13.
• Lavin, Cheryl (26 September 1993). "Choreographer/director Michael Peters is best known for his..." Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
• Albrecht, Adam (31 October 2019). "The creative mind behind the Thriller dance". Adam Albrecht Blog. Word Press. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
• Oliver, Myrna (1 September 1994). "Obituaries: Michael Peters; Helped Create Michael Jackson Videos". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
• "Biography for Michael Peters". Bennett's Dream Girls. Retrieved 17 November 2020.

External links

• Michael Peters at the Internet Broadway Database
• Michael Peters at IMDb