Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen is a dancer, actress, and choreographer who has been making history for five decades.

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Profession :

TV Actress

Birthday :

January 16, 1950

Star Sign :

Capricorn

Age :

75

Birthplace :

Houston, Texas, United States

Debbie Allen, an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, and producer, gained prominence for her portrayal of Lydia Grant in the TV series Fame. She won three Emmy Awards for her choreography on the show and became the first African American woman to win a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy. Allen is also recognized for her role as Dr. Catherine Avery in Grey’s Anatomy and has directed and produced numerous TV shows and movies, such as Girlfriends, Jane the Virgin, and A Different World. Throughout her five-decade career, she has received various awards and honors, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Besides her successful career, Debbie Allen operates the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles, offering dance education and training to young people.