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Debbie Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer. She is best known for her work on the 1982 musical-drama television series "Fame", and served as the series' principal choreographer.
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Member, The Isley Brothers (1973-1983) and Member, Isley-Jasper-Isley (1984-1987)
3-Time Emmy Award Nominee and Grammy Award Nominee
Former Lead Singer, The Platters
Recording Artist
Miss New Jersey's Outstanding Teen 2017 (Miss America's Outstanding Teen)
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Debbie Allen | |
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 Allen in 2012 | |
| Born | Deborah Kaye Allen January 16, 1950 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | Howard University |
| Occupation | Actress, choreographer, dancer, television director, television producer |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Spouse(s) | Win Wilford (m. 1975–1983)Norm Nixon (m. after 1984) |
| Children | 3, including Vivian Nixon |
| Relatives | Phylicia Rashad (sister) Condola Rashad (niece) |
| Awards | 1982 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography (Fame) 1982 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy (Fame) 1983 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography (Fame) 1991 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography (Motown 30: What's Goin' On!) |
| Website | Debbie Allen Dance Academy Debbie Allen Twitter |
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