Arthur Peterson Jr. (November 18, 1912 â€" October 31, 1996) was an
American actor. He played character and supporting roles on stage,
television, and feature films. On television, he played the Major in
the TV series Soap (1977â€"1981).Born and raised in Mandan, North
Dakota, Peterson first obtained a degree in theater from the
University of Minnesota before becoming a professional actor with the
first Federal Theatre Project. Peterson made his media debut in 1937
with the central role on the radio serial The Guiding Light. During
World War II, Peterson fought within General Patton's Third Army.In
the era of old-time radio, Peterson portrayed Wilton Comstock on
Bachelor's Children, Bill Baxter on The Baxters,:34 Judge Parsons on
The Tom Mix Ralston Straightshooters,:336 and John Ruthledge on
Guiding Light.:140Peterson appeared in the ABC network's first sitcom,
That's O'Toole. Peterson's stage work included appearances in such
plays as Inherit the Wind. His film career has been sporadic,
including such titles as The Young Animals (AKA Born Wild) (1968) and
the television movie Rollercoaster (1977). Peterson was guest artist
at George Mason University, where he taught classes in acting and
developed original materials such as The Monster, The Bride and
Stephen based on the writings of Stephen Crane. He also co-authored
with June August, a one-man show titled "Robert Frost: Fire and Ice",
based on the life and works of the famous poet.
American actor. He played character and supporting roles on stage,
television, and feature films. On television, he played the Major in
the TV series Soap (1977â€"1981).Born and raised in Mandan, North
Dakota, Peterson first obtained a degree in theater from the
University of Minnesota before becoming a professional actor with the
first Federal Theatre Project. Peterson made his media debut in 1937
with the central role on the radio serial The Guiding Light. During
World War II, Peterson fought within General Patton's Third Army.In
the era of old-time radio, Peterson portrayed Wilton Comstock on
Bachelor's Children, Bill Baxter on The Baxters,:34 Judge Parsons on
The Tom Mix Ralston Straightshooters,:336 and John Ruthledge on
Guiding Light.:140Peterson appeared in the ABC network's first sitcom,
That's O'Toole. Peterson's stage work included appearances in such
plays as Inherit the Wind. His film career has been sporadic,
including such titles as The Young Animals (AKA Born Wild) (1968) and
the television movie Rollercoaster (1977). Peterson was guest artist
at George Mason University, where he taught classes in acting and
developed original materials such as The Monster, The Bride and
Stephen based on the writings of Stephen Crane. He also co-authored
with June August, a one-man show titled "Robert Frost: Fire and Ice",
based on the life and works of the famous poet.
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