Louis S. Peterson

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17 juni 1922 — 27 april 1998 (75 years)
In 1953, Louis S. Peterson became the first African American playwright to have a dramatic play produced on Broadway when "Take a Giant Step" premiered. Shortly thereafter, he became one of the first African American writers to work in prime time network television. He received an Emmy nomination in 1957 for writing "Joey," an episode of the anthology series, "Goodyear Television Playhouse."

Known For

  • Take a Giant Step
    Take a Giant Step1959
  • Dr. Kildare
    Dr. Kildare5 seasons
  • Tempest
    Tempest1958

Cinematografie

1961
1959
Take a Giant Step · as Screenplay
1958
1955
1950