Deborah Kaye Allen, known better by her stage name Debbie Allen is a versatile personality of American nationality.
Along with being a President Committee on the Arts and Humanities member, she is an actress, dancer, choreographer, director as well as a producer. She is known best for her portrayal of Catherine Avery on Grey’s Anatomy among several other roles.
Early Life, Parents
Debbie Allen was born to father Andrew Arthur Allen Jr. and mother Vivian Allen on 16th January 1950. Born in Houston, Texas, Allen earned a B.A. degree in classical Greek literature, theater, and speech from Howard University and also studied and now teaches dance.
She has three siblings; Phylicia Rashad, Andrew Arthur Allen Jr, and Hugh Allen. Her sister Rashad is an actress, director, and singer, and her brother Tex Allen is a jazz composer.
Two Times Tony Award-nominated
She debuted on Broadway from the chorus of Pulie and her role as Anita in the Broadway revival of West Side Story raised her to fame and earned her a Tony Award nomination and a Drama Desk Award win. Sweet Charity won her a second Tony Nomination after which she appeared in the TV sitcom Good Times.
She was cast in a small role in the film Fame which was later adapted into a television show with her as the central character. The show earned her a total of four Emmy Awards including the category of Best Actress nominations.
Famous Hollywood Series
Debbie has since appeared in television series like Hollywood Reporter, Roots: The Next Generations, and the Broadway production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
She has also released two solo albums entitled Special Look and Sweet Charity and her most recent role has been as Catherine Avery on Grey’s Anatomy. For her contributions in the field of acting and dance, she has won several awards and nominations.
Debbie, who has contributed to the fields of acting, music, and dance, has accumulated a net worth of 3 million dollars.
Net Worth
The very popular American actress, singer, and dancer Debbie Allen has earned a good sum of money from her career. The celebrity's net worth estimated her net worth to be around $4 million as of 2022.
There is no exact information regarding her salary and income, however, looking at her fame and experience in the entertainment realm, we can say she earns thousands of dollars annually.
Who is Debbie Allen Dating?
As far as her dating history and personal life is concerned, it too has been covered widely by the tabloids. Back when she was initially rising into fame, she was rumored to be dating Jeremy Northam.
She was also rumored to be dating Bill Cosby in around the 1970s. The rumors, however, remained unaddressed.
Ex Husband
She married her first husband, Win Wilford in 1975. The couple was happy with each other for over five years, however, in the early 80s, they started facing problems and they split in 1983.
She then met NBA player Norm Nixon and they started an affair. After some time, they got married in 1984. The couple has been going strong since then.
They have two children together. Their daughter Vivian Nichole Nixon is a dancer and their son Norman Ellard Nixon Jr. is a basketball player.
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by Bchrome, 13 Jan, 2016
