Louis S. Peterson
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."
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Full Name
Louis S. Peterson
Louis S. Peterson
Gender
Male
Male
Date of Birth
6/17/1922
6/17/1922
Date of Death
4/27/1998
4/27/1998
Also Known As
Louis Stamford Peterson