Debbie Allen
| First Name | Debbie |
| Last Name | Allen |
| Full Name at Birth | Deborrah Kaye Allen |
| Age | 62 |
| Date of Birth | January 13, 1950 |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas |
| Height | 5' 2" (157 cm) |
| Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Brown - Light |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Distinctive Features | Nice Hair |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Jack Yates Senior High School, TX |
| University | Howard University, DC |
| Occupation | Dancer, Choreographer, Philanthropist |
| Occupation Category | Film/TV Producer |
| Claim to Fame | Allen was first introduced as Lydia Grant in the 1980 movie Fame, |
| Official Website | debbieallendanceacademy.com |
| Sister(s) | Phylicia Rashad |
| Associated People | Janet Jackson |
| Favorite Movies | Fame |
| Favorite Songs | Fame |
Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen (born January 16, 1950) is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities. She is perhaps best known for her work on the 1982 musical-drama television series Fame, where she portrayed dance teacher Lydia Grant, and served as the series' principal choreographer. She is the younger sister of actress/singer Phylicia Rashad.
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Filmography
Selected Debbie Allen film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
2011
Grace
Helen Grace
2010
Fake It Til You Make It
Reggie's Mama
2010
A Star for Rose
Rose
2001
All About You
Ruth
2001
The Old Settler
Quilly
2001
PBS Hollywood Presents
Quilly McGrath
1996
C-Bear and Jamal
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1995
In the House
Jackie Warren
1994
Mona Must Die
Betty
1992
Stompin' at the Savoy
Estelle
1991
Sunday in Paris
Sunday Chase
1984
Celebrity
Regina Brown
1983
Women of San Quentin
Carol Freeman
1983
Parade of Stars
Josephine Baker
1982
Alice at the Palace
Red Queen
1980
Drawing Power
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1979
Ebony, Ivory and Jade
Claire 'Ebony' Bryant
1977
The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened
Julie Sutton
1977
Dancing in the Wings
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Director Credits
2010
My Parents, My Sister & Me
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2006
I Was a Network Star
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2002
Cool Women
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2001
The Old Settler
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2001
PBS Hollywood Presents
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1998
Linc's
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1997
Between Brothers
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1993
Sinbad: Afros and Bellbottoms
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1992
Stompin' at the Savoy
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1990
Polly: Comin' Home!
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1989
Polly
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1989
The Debbie Allen Special
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Other Crew Credits
2003
Fame
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1999
The 71st Annual Academy Awards
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1996
C-Bear and Jamal
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1995
The 67th Annual Academy Awards
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1995
Michael Jackson: One Night Only
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1993
The 65th Annual Academy Awards
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1990
Polly: Comin' Home!
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1990
Motown 30: What's Goin' On!
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1989
Polly
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1982
The 34th Annual Emmy Awards
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Producer Credits
2010
My Parents, My Sister & Me
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2010
A Star for Rose
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2003
Fame
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2002
Cool Women
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2001
The Old Settler
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2001
PBS Hollywood Presents
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1991
Sunday in Paris
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Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
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Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography
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Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy (1969–1989)
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