Percy Sutton was born on November 24, 1920 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Showtime at the Apollo (1987), Showtime (2002) and Showtime in Harlem II (2003). He was married to Eileen Clark and Leatrice O'Farrell. He died on December 26, 2009 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Principal owner of Inner City Broadcasting, a radio station group
In 1981, Sutton purchased the bankrupt landmark Apollo Theater in
Harlem, New York, and restored the building
Was a former Manhattan (New York) Borough President.
Served with the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. Was awarded combat stars as an intelligence officer with the 332nd Fighter Group's Black 99th Pursuit Squadron in the Italian and Mediterranean Theater.
Prominent African-American politician who represented the traditionally black New neighborhood of Harlem in New York City for over five decades.