Actor Felton Perry Interview (1987)
Folks
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1987-06-28
Duration: 00:06:09
Subjects: Acting | ACTORS | Perry, Felton | Southern University and A & M College
Contributors:
- Masingale, Sonya Host
- Perry, Felton Interviewee
Description
This segment from the June 28, 1987, episode of the series “Folks” features Sonya Masingale’s interview with actor Felton Perry of “L.A. Law” during his visit to Baton Rouge to teach an acting workshop at Southern University. He discusses: his start as an actor; success following risk-taking; his work with aspiring actors; the opportunities for black actors; and the peaks and valleys of an acting career.