Louis S. Peterson

Playwright, TV Writer

1922 – 1998

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Who was Louis S. Peterson?

Louis S. Peterson was an American playwright, who was the first African-American playwright to have a dramatic play produced on Broadway. He was also one of the first African-American writers to be nominated for an Emmy Award.

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Born
Jun 17, 1922
Hartford
Also known as
  • Louis Peterson
  • Louis Stamford Peterson
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Apr 27, 1998
New York City

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on July 23, 2013

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