Debbie Allen

Actor, TV Producer

1950 –

34

Who is Debbie Allen?

Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen 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/director/singer Phylicia Rashād.

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Born
Jan 16, 1950
Houston
Also known as
  • Deborrah Kaye Allen
  • Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen
  • Debra Allen
  • Deborah Allen
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Siblings
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Howard University
  • North Carolina School of the Arts
Lived in
  • Mexico
  • Houston

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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