Debbie Allen

Summary

Debbie Allen is a human^[1]. Born in Houston^[2], she… she was born on January 16, 1950^[3]. She worked as an actor^[4], film director^[5], choreographer^[6], film producer^[7], and dancer^[8]. She ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,074 views/month, #5,266 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Houston^[2], Debbie Allen…
• Debbie Allen was born on January 16, 1950^[3].
• Debbie Allen's mother was Vivian Ayers Allen^[10].
• Debbie Allen was married to Norm Nixon^[11].
• A child of Debbie Allen was Vivian Nixon^[12].
• Debbie Allen held citizenship in United States^[13].
• English was Debbie Allen's native language^[14].
• Debbie Allen is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[15].
• Debbie Allen's professions included actor^[4].
• Debbie Allen's professions included film director^[5].
• Debbie Allen's professions included choreographer^[6].
• Debbie Allen worked as a film producer^[7].
• Debbie Allen's professions included dancer^[8].
• Debbie Allen worked as a singer^[16].
• Debbie Allen's field of work was ancient Greek literature^[17].
• Debbie Allen was employed by University of California, Los Angeles^[18].
• Debbie Allen's education included a stint at Howard University^[19].
• Debbie Allen was educated at University of North Carolina School of the Arts^[20].
• Debbie Allen was educated at Jack Yates High School^[21].
• Debbie Allen's education included a stint at HB Studio^[22].
• Debbie Allen's education included a stint at Pershing Middle School^[23].
• Debbie Allen was educated at Negro Ensemble Company^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Debbie Allen is Dancing in the Wings^[25].
• Debbie Allen received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography^[26].
• Debbie Allen received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[27].

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Origins and Family

Debbie Allen was born in Houston^[2]. She was born on January 16, 1950^[3]. Her mother was Vivian Ayers Allen^[10]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[15]. English was her native language^[14].

Education

Educated at Howard University^[19], a private university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1867^[30], headquartered in Washington, D.C.^[31]; University of North Carolina School of the Arts^[20], a university^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1963^[34], headquartered in Winston-Salem^[35]; Jack Yates High School^[21], a high school^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1926^[38]; HB Studio^[22], a drama school^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1945^[41], headquartered in Greenwich Village^[42]; Pershing Middle School^[23], a middle school^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 1928^[45]; and Negro Ensemble Company^[24], an organization^[46], in United States^[47], founded in 1967^[48]. Debbie Allen studied under Uta Hagen^[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor^[4], film director^[5], choreographer^[6], film producer^[7], dancer^[8], and singer^[16]. Debbie Allen's field of work was ancient Greek literature^[17]. She was employed by University of California, Los Angeles^[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Debbie Allen is Dancing in the Wings^[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography^[26], a class of award^[50], in United States^[51], founded in 1955^[52]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[27], a commemorative plaque^[53], in United States^[54]; honorary degree from Spelman College^[55], an award^[56], in United States^[57]; Dorothy Arzner Directors Award^[58], an award^[59]; and Academy Honorary Award^[60], an Academy Awards^[61], in United States^[62], founded in 1928^[63].

Personal Life

Debbie Allen was married to Norm Nixon^[11]. A child of her was Vivian Nixon^[12].

Why It Matters

Debbie Allen ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,074 views/month, #5,266 of 1,000,298).^[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[64] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[65]

FAQs

Where was Debbie Allen born?

Debbie Allen's place of birth was Houston^[2].

Who were Debbie Allen's parents?

Debbie Allen's mother was Vivian Ayers Allen^[10].

Who was Debbie Allen married to?

Debbie Allen's spouses include Norm Nixon^[11].

What did Debbie Allen do for work?

Debbie Allen worked as actor^[4], film director^[5], choreographer^[6], film producer^[7], and dancer^[8].

Where did Debbie Allen go to school?

Debbie Allen was educated at Howard University^[19], University of North Carolina School of the Arts^[20], Jack Yates High School^[21], and HB Studio^[22].

What awards did Debbie Allen receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography^[26], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[27], honorary degree from Spelman College^[55], and Dorothy Arzner Directors Award^[58].