Debbie Allen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Debbie Allen
Occupation	Tv Actress
Date Of Birth	Jan 16, 1950(1950-01-16)
Age	74
Birthplace	Houston
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Capricorn

Debbie Allen Biography

Debbie Allen is one of the most popular and richest TV Actress who was born on January 16, 1950 in Houston, Texas, United States. Choreographer, dancer, and actress who is well-known for her role in the series of 1982 Fame in which she was Lydia Grant and served as the main choreographer. She also played Catherine Avery on Grey’s Anatomy.

She joined the president’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities after being selected by President She became a member of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities when she was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001. in 2001.

Allen began her career appearing on Broadway theatre. Allen had her Broadway debut in the chorus of Purlie in 1970. She later created the role of Beneatha in the Tony Award-winning musical Raisin (1973), and appeared in Truckload, and Ain’t Misbehavin’. In 1980, she received critical attention for her performance as Anita in the Broadway revival of West Side Story which earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical and won Drama Desk Award.

Allen is married to former NBA player Norm Nixon; the couple have three children: dancer Vivian Nichole Nixon, basketball player Norman Ellard Nixon Jr. (Wofford College & Southern University), and DeVaughn Nixon. Allen was previously married to Win Wilford from 1975 to 1983. She is the sister of actress/director/singer Phylicia Rashad (she guest starred in an episode of The Cosby Show), and Tex Allen (Andrew Arthur Allen III, born 1945), a jazz composer.

She got married to She married Norm Nixon in 1984, and the couple had a daughter and son. Phylicia Rashad is her older sister. in 1984. they had a son and daughter. Phylicia She married She married Norm Nixon in 1984, and the couple had a daughter and son. Phylicia Rashad is her older sister. in 1984. is her older sister.

Debbie Allen Net Worth

Debbie Allen is one of the richest Tv Actress from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Debbie Allen 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was a student at Howard University before making her Broadway debut in Purlie as a member of the chorus. She played the role of the Fame’s Lydia Grant in the 1980 film with the same title.

She’s also been director on shows like Army Wives along with Family Ties and has been as a guest host for So You Think You Can Dance. She has also worked as a choreographer at Academy Awards. Academy Awards.

Deborah Kaye Allen (born January 16, 1950) is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, singer-songwriter, director, producer, and a former member of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. She has been nominated 20 times for an Emmy Award (winning three), two Tony Awards, and has also won a Golden Globe Award and received star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Debbie Allen Dating?

According to our records, Debbie Allen married to Norm Nixon , Winnfred Wilford. As of December 1, 2023, Debbie Allen’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1986, Allen received a second Tony Award nomination, at that time for Best Actress in a Musical, for her performance in the title role of Bob Fosse’s Sweet Charity. Also that year, she had supporting role in the comedy-drama film Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling directed, produced by and starring Richard Pryor.

Facts & Trivia

Debbie Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Debbie Allen celebrates birthday on January 16 of every year.

In 2001, Allen founded the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, a 501(c)3 non profit organization. Since 2007, Allen was participated as a judge and mentor for the U.S. version of So You Think You Can Dance. She had to step aside at the end of Vegas week in Season 4 to avoid perception of bias, as one of her former dancers, Will, made it to the top 20.

What is Debbie Allen known for?

She is currently an Executive Producer as well as a director and actress on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. An internationally recognized director, choreographer, author, dancer and actor, Debbie Allen continues to be one of the most respected, relevant, and versatile talents in the entertainment industry.

Are Debbie Allen and Norm Nixon still married?

Personal life. Nixon has been married to actress/producer/director/dancer Debbie Allen since 1984. They have three children, DeVaughn Nixon (son of Nixon), and two together: Vivian Nichole Nixon, who became a dancer and Norman Ellard Nixon Jr., who became a basketball player.

How old is Debbie Allen and what is her net worth?

Net Worth: $4 Million
Date of Birth:| Jan 16, 1950 (72 years old)
Gender:| Female
Height:| 5 ft 1 in (1.57 m)
Profession:| Actor, Television producer, Television Director, Choreographer, Dancer, Film Producer, Film director, Author

What did Debbie Allen do for dance?

She spent the following few decades dancing on Broadway ; starring in Fame; directing episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Scandal, and more; choreographing dozens of films and awards ceremonies, including the Oscars; and collecting a Golden Globe and handful of Emmys, but the early role that dance played in her …

What is modern dance style?

What Is Modern Dance? Modern dance is a highly expressive style of dance that challenges the structured dance technique of classical ballet. The focus of modern dance is expression, rather than following a rigid set of postures or technical positions that ballet dancers are trained in.