Biography
Choreographer Michael Peters worked on stage, television, and in feature films, as well as music videos. For his innovative work Peters received a Tony for Dreamgirls and two Emmys for the specials Liberty Weekend Closing Ceremonies and The Jacksons: An American Dream. He also won special awards for directing the dancing in pop artist
Michael Jackson's groundbreaking videos
Beat It and
Thriller in the mid-'80s. Peters has also choreographed videos for such artists as
Diana Ross,
Billy Joel, and Earth, Wind & Fire. His film credits include Sister Act II: Back in the Habit (1993), What's Love Got to Do With It? (1993), and
Mambo Kings (1992). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide