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Michael Peters(1948-1994)

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Michael Peters was born on 6 August 1948 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Tina (1993), Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983) and Sister Act, acte 2 (1993). He died on 29 August 1994 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornAugust 6, 1948
DiedAugust 29, 1994(46)
BornAugust 6, 1948
DiedAugust 29, 1994(46)
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  • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 4 wins total

Known for

Angela Bassett in Tina (1993)
Tina
7.3
  • Additional Crew
  • 1993
Michael Jackson, Jack Bricker, Tony Gardner, and Cynthia Garris in Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983)
Michael Jackson: Thriller
8.7
Music Video
  • Additional Crew
  • 1983
Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, and Wendy Makkena in Sister Act, acte 2 (1993)
Sister Act, acte 2
5.7
  • Additional Crew
  • 1993
The Jackson Five (1992)
The Jackson Five
7.5
TV Mini Series
  • Additional Crew

Credits

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  • Jennifer Garner in 30 ans sinon rien (2004)
    30 ans sinon rien
    6.3
    • choreographer: dance sequence - original "Thriller" choreography (uncredited)
    • 2004
  • Pat Benatar: Best Shots - The Videos
    8.0
    Video
    • choreographer: "Love is a Battlefield"
    • 2002
  • Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, and Wendy Makkena in Sister Act, acte 2 (1993)
    Sister Act, acte 2
    5.7
    • choreographer
    • 1993
  • Angela Bassett in Tina (1993)
    Tina
    7.3
    • choreographer
    • 1993
  • The Jackson Five (1992)
    The Jackson Five
    7.5
    TV Mini Series
    • choreographer
    • 1992
  • Sarafina! (1992)
    Sarafina!
    6.3
    • choreographer
    • 1992
  • Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, and Maruschka Detmers in Les mambo kings (1992)
    Les mambo kings
    6.4
    • choreographer
    • 1992
  • The Movie Awards
    7.7
    TV Special
    • choreographer
    • 1991
  • Shangri-La Plaza
    6.8
    TV Movie
    • choreographer
    • 1990
  • Robin Givens, Brian Robbins, Dan Frischman, Khrystyne Haje, Howard Hesseman, and Dan Schneider in Sois prof et tais-toi (1986)
    Sois prof et tais-toi
    6.6
    TV Series
    • choreographer
    • 1989
  • Little Nemo: les Aventures au pays de Slumberland (1989)
    Little Nemo: les Aventures au pays de Slumberland
    7.0
    • choreographer
    • 1989
  • Anita Pointer, June Pointer, and Ruth Pointer in The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite (1987)
    The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite
    5.9
    TV Special
    • choreographer
    • 1987
  • Lionel Richie: Dancing on the Ceiling (1986)
    Lionel Richie: Dancing on the Ceiling
    6.8
    Music Video
    • choreographer
    • 1986
  • Marlon Jackson and The Jacksons in The Jacksons: Body (1984)
    The Jacksons: Body
    5.8
    Music Video
    • choreographer
    • 1984
  • Pat Benatar: Hit Videos (1984)
    Pat Benatar: Hit Videos
    6.9
    Video
    • choreographer: "Love is a Battlefield"
    • 1984

Actor

  • Harry Lennix, Leon, Robert Townsend, Tico Wells, and Michael Wright in The Five Heartbeats (1991)
    The Five Heartbeats
    7.6
    • (uncredited)
    • 1991
  • Jasmine Guy, Sinbad, Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Lou Myers, Cree Summer, and Glynn Turman in Campus show (1987)
    Campus show
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Party Guest (uncredited)
    • 1990
  • Walt Disney in Le monde merveilleux de Disney (1954)
    Le monde merveilleux de Disney
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Mr. Thurm
    • 1989
  • Lionel Richie: Running with the Night (1983)
    Lionel Richie: Running with the Night
    7.0
    Music Video
    • Suit
    • Dancer (as Michael D. Peters)
    • 1983
  • Michael Jackson, Jack Bricker, Tony Gardner, and Cynthia Garris in Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983)
    Michael Jackson: Thriller
    8.7
    Music Video
    • Zombie (uncredited)
    • 1983
  • Pat Benatar in Pat Benatar: Love Is a Battlefield (1983)
    Pat Benatar: Love Is a Battlefield
    7.1
    Music Video
    • Man Wearing Blue Crop Top and White Shorts (uncredited)
    • 1983
  • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: Beat It (1983)
    Michael Jackson: Beat It
    8.5
    Music Video
    • Michael Peters (uncredited)
    • 1983
  • Who Has Seen the Wind (1977)
    Who Has Seen the Wind
    6.5
    • Bobbie
    • 1977
  • Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith, and Philip Michael Thomas in Sparkle (1976)
    Sparkle
    6.7
    • Lead Singer on 'Love Potion #9' (uncredited)
    • 1976
  • Stop! (1970)
    Stop!
    6.5
    • Mr. Dome
    • 1970

Director

  • Will Smith in Le prince de Bel-Air (1990)
    Le prince de Bel-Air
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Jasmine Guy, Sinbad, Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Lou Myers, Cree Summer, and Glynn Turman in Campus show (1987)
    Campus show
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1990–1991
  • Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin, John Pleshette, and Ted Shackelford in Côte ouest (1979)
    Côte ouest
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Melora Hardin and Patrick Cassidy in Dirty Dancing (1988)
    Dirty Dancing
    5.7
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1988
  • Marlon Jackson and The Jacksons in The Jacksons: Body (1984)
    The Jacksons: Body
    5.8
    Music Video
    • Director
    • 1984
  • Debbie Allen, Lee Curreri, Cynthia Gibb, Erica Gimpel, Bill Hufsey, Carlo Imperato, Valerie Landsburg, and Gene Anthony Ray in Fame (1982)
    Fame
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1983–1984

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Michael D. Peters
  • Born
    • August 6, 1948
    • Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Died
    • August 29, 1994
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(complications from AIDS)
  • Other works
    Choreographed & appeared in Michael Jackson 's "Beat It" video as one of the gang leaders in the knife-fight
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Was the choreographer for the hit Broadway musical "Dreamgirls" which starred Jennifer Holiday

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  • When did Michael Peters die?
    August 29, 1994
  • How did Michael Peters die?
    Complications from AIDS
  • How old was Michael Peters when he died?
    46 years old
  • Where did Michael Peters die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was Michael Peters born?
    August 6, 1948

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