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Michael Peters(1948-1994)

  • Choreography
  • Actor
  • Director
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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 What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983) and The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992). 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 What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
What's Love Got to Do with It
7.4
  • Choreography
  • 1993
Michael Jackson, Jack Bricker, Tony Gardner, and Cynthia Garris in Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983)
Michael Jackson: Thriller
8.8
Music Video
  • Choreography
  • 1983
The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
The Jacksons: An American Dream
7.6
TV Mini Series
  • Choreography
Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
5.8
  • Choreography
  • 1993

Credits

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Choreography

  • Jennifer Garner in 13 Going on 30 (2004)
    13 Going on 30
    6.4
    • choreographer: dance sequence - original "Thriller" choreography (uncredited)
    • 2004
  • Pat Benatar: Best Shots - The Videos (2002)
    Pat Benatar: Best Shots - The Videos
    8.1
    Video
    • choreographer: "Love is a Battlefield"
    • 2002
  • Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
    Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
    5.8
    • choreographer
    • 1993
  • Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
    What's Love Got to Do with It
    7.4
    • choreographer
    • 1993
  • The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
    The Jacksons: An American Dream
    7.6
    TV Mini Series
    • choreographer
    • 1992
  • Sarafina! (1992)
    Sarafina!
    6.4
    • choreographer
    • 1992
  • Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, and Maruschka Detmers in The Mambo Kings (1992)
    The Mambo Kings
    6.4
    • choreographer
    • 1992
  • The Movie Awards
    7.2
    TV Special
    • choreographer
    • 1991
  • Shangri-La Plaza
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • choreographer
    • 1990
  • Robin Givens, Brian Robbins, Dan Frischman, Khrystyne Haje, Howard Hesseman, and Dan Schneider in Head of the Class (1986)
    Head of the Class
    6.6
    TV Series
    • choreographer
    • 1989
  • Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989)
    Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland
    7.1
    • choreographer
    • 1989
  • Anita Pointer, June Pointer, and Ruth Pointer in The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite (1987)
    The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite
    5.7
    TV Special
    • choreographer
    • 1987
  • Lionel Richie: Dancing on the Ceiling (1986)
    Lionel Richie: Dancing on the Ceiling
    6.9
    Music Video
    • choreographer
    • 1986
  • Marlon Jackson and The Jacksons in The Jacksons: Body (1984)
    The Jacksons: Body
    6.1
    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 A Different World (1987)
    A Different World
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Party Guest (uncredited)
    • 1990
  • Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
    The Magical World of Disney
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Mr. Thurm
    • 1989
  • Lionel Richie: Running with the Night (1983)
    Lionel Richie: Running with the Night
    7.4
    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
    8.8
    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 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
    The Fresh Prince of 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 A Different World (1987)
    A Different World
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1990–1991
  • William Devane, Nicollette Sheridan, Kevin Dobson, Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee, and Ted Shackelford in Knots Landing (1979)
    Knots Landing
    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
    6.1
    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

  • 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

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

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