Debbie Allen

Actress, Dancer, Choreographer, Producer; Known for "Grey's Anatomy"

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Debbie Allen Biography

Debbie Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, singer-songwriter, director, producer, and former President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities member. She has been nominated 20 times for an Emmy Award (winning five) and two Tony Awards. She has also won a Golden Globe Award and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Allen is best known for her work in the musical-drama television series "Fame," where she portrayed dance teacher Lydia Grant and served as the series' principal choreographer. For this role, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography and was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Allen later began working as director and producer, most notably producing and directing 83 of 144 episodes of the NBC comedy series "A Different World." Allen notably plays Dr. Catherine Avery in the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy, where she also serves as an executive producer and director. She has directed more than 50 television and film productions.

Allen opened the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles, where she teaches young dancers. She also taught choreography to former Los Angeles Lakers dancer-turned-singer Paula Abdul.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/04/2024.

Debbie Allen Videos

  • Debbie Allen’s ‘Tough’ Texas Upbringing Inspired Her Dance Academy
    Debbie Allen opens about the tough parts of being raised in Houston, Texas, at a time when she couldn’t go to dance class because she was Black....
  • Debbie Allen Is Using the Arts to Change the Lives of Young Performers
    The incomparable Debbie Allen returns to the “Tamron Hall” show. She’s telling us about this year’s “Hot Chocolate Nutcracker”—her...
  • Strong Black Legends: Debbie Allen | Strong Black Lead | Netflix ...
    This week, in our special season two finale, Tracy sits down with the legendary triple threat Debbie Allen. They talk about Debbie's time at ...

Debbie Allen Books

  • Dancing in the Wings
    Dancing in the Wings
  • Brothers of the Knight (Picture Puffin Books)
    Brothers of the Knight (Picture Puffin Books)

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