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Michael Douglas Peters (August 6, 1948 – August 29, 1994) was an American choreographer, dancer and director who is best known for his innovative choreography in music videos.
Michael Peters | |
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| Born | Michael Douglas Peters August 6, 1948 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 29, 1994 (aged 46) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Choreographer, dancer, director |
| Years active | 1970s−1994 |
Awards and nominations
edit- 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
edit- 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.