Debbie Allen
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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 (3,352 views/month, #5,266 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Houston[2].
- 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 (3,352 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].