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 (5,426 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].
• Among Debbie Allen's employers was University of California, Los Angeles^[17].
• Debbie Allen was educated at Howard University^[18].
• Debbie Allen's education included a stint at University of North Carolina School of the Arts^[19].
• Debbie Allen was educated at Jack Yates High School^[20].
• Debbie Allen was educated at HB Studio^[21].
• Debbie Allen's education included a stint at Pershing Middle School^[22].
• Debbie Allen's education included a stint at Negro Ensemble Company^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Debbie Allen is Dancing in the Wings^[24].
• Debbie Allen received the Primetime Emmy Award^[25].
• Debbie Allen received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[26].
• Debbie Allen received the honorary degree from Spelman College^[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^[18], 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^[19], a university^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1963^[34], headquartered in Winston-Salem^[35]; Jack Yates High School^[20], a high school^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1926^[38]; HB Studio^[21], a drama school^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1945^[41], headquartered in Greenwich Village^[42]; Pershing Middle School^[22], a middle school^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 1928^[45]; and Negro Ensemble Company^[23], an organization^[46], in United States^[47], founded in 1967^[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor^[4], film director^[5], choreographer^[6], film producer^[7], dancer^[8], and singer^[16]. Among Debbie Allen's employers was University of California, Los Angeles^[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Debbie Allen is Dancing in the Wings^[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Primetime Emmy Award^[25], a group of awards^[49], in United States^[50], founded in 1949^[51]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[26], a commemorative plaque^[52], in United States^[53]; honorary degree from Spelman College^[27], an award^[54], in United States^[55]; Dorothy Arzner Directors Award^[56], an award^[57]; and Academy Honorary Award^[58], an Academy Awards^[59], in United States^[60], founded in 1928^[61].

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 (5,426 views/month, #5,266 of 1,000,298).^[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[62] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[63]

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^[18], University of North Carolina School of the Arts^[19], Jack Yates High School^[20], and HB Studio^[21].

What awards did Debbie Allen receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award^[25], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[26], honorary degree from Spelman College^[27], and Dorothy Arzner Directors Award^[56].