About Debbie
Debbie Allen is an American choreographer, dancer, actress, singer, television director and producer. Born January 16, 1950, in Houston, Texas, she began performing at age 3. She gained prominence on Broadway in the 1970s-80s, earning a Tony nomination for West Side Story (1980). She is best known for the television series Fame (1982–1987), where she played dance instructor Lydia Grant and served as principal choreographer, winning Emmy and Golden Globe awards for the role. She later produced and directed 83 episodes of the NBC series A Different World (1988–1993).
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Known for
- Choreography and dancing in Fame television series
- Producing and directing A Different World
- Broadway roles including West Side Story and Sweet Charity
- Founding the Debbie Allen Dance Academy
- Acting and directing on Grey's Anatomy
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