![]() Avg.User Rating: Rate this person: Actor Born: November 18, 1912 in Mandan, ND Death: October 31, 1996 in Los Angeles Biography:"Arthur Peterson" played character and supporting roles on stage, television, and feature films. On television, fans of the series "Soap" (1977-1981), a funny spoof of soap operas, may remember "Peterson" for playing the Major. North Dakota born and raised, "Peterson" first obtained a degree in theater from the University of Minnesota before becoming a professional actor with the first Federal Theater Project. "Peterson" made his media debut in 1936 with a regular role on the radio serial The Guiding Light. During WWII, "Peterson" fought within General Patton's third regimen. Upon his discharge, "Peterson" appeared in the ABC network's first situation comedy, "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 "Born Wild" (1968) and the television movie "Rollercoaster" (1977). "Peterson" spent 1981... Full Biography
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