Paris Qualles facts for kids

Paris Qualles (pronounced kwal'-less) is an American writer and producer for television. He was born on December 5, 1951. He has written many episodes for popular TV shows and created movies that tell important stories.

About Paris Qualles

His Early Life and Journey to Writing

Paris Qualles was born in Harlem, New York City. He grew up in Long Branch, New Jersey. He finished high school there in 1970.

He went to Rutgers College to study English literature. He also learned about Photography. Later, he went to UCLA for more studies. He first wanted to direct plays. But then, an agent offered to help him with writing. That's how he started his writing career. His first job was researching for a TV show called Amen. He later wrote scripts for it.

Amazing TV Shows and Movies

Paris Qualles has written for many well-known TV shows. These include Seaquest DSV, Law & Order, and Quantum Leap. He also wrote for Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.

He has also written several important television movies. These include A Raisin in the Sun, The Rosa Parks Story, and The Color of Friendship. Another famous movie he wrote is The Tuskegee Airmen. These movies often tell stories about important historical events or people.

Awards and Recognition

Paris Qualles has won many special awards for his writing. He received the Humanitas Prize and the Writers Guild of America Award for his movie The Color of Friendship. He also won the Black Reel Award for The Rosa Parks Story.

He was nominated for an Emmy Award for The Tuskegee Airmen. In 2008, he won the Humanitas Prize again for A Raisin in the Sun.

In 2001, Rutgers University honored him. They put him in their Hall of Distinguished Alumni. He also received an Honorary Doctorate from the college that year. In 2004, his old high school, Long Branch High School, added him to their Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame.