Biography of Hollywood actor Allen, Debbie, producer, director, choreographer

Debbie Allen

• Born: January 16, 1950, Houston, Texas
• Occupation: Actor, producer, director, choreographer
• Early career: Allen began her career as a dancer and choreographer.
• Breakthrough: Allen's breakthrough came in 1980 when she was cast as the demanding dance teacher Lydia Grant in the film Fame. She reprised the role in the successful NBC TV series, which she also choreographed.
• Later career: Allen joined the already popular Cosby Show spin-off, A Different World, during its second season as producer and primary director. She also directed episodes of TV shows such as That's So Raven, Girlfriends, All of Us, and Everybody Hates Chris.
• Accomplishments:
  • Won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography for Fame
  • Nominated for two Tony Awards for Best Choreography
  • Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991

Legacy:

Debbie Allen is a talented actor, producer, director, and choreographer who has had a successful career in both film and television. She is known for her work on the television series Fame and A Different World, as well as her choreography for the Academy Awards. Allen is also a role model for young women and girls, and her work has helped to break down barriers for African American women in the entertainment industry.