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Debbie Allen

Actress, Dancer, Choreographer, Producer; Known for "Grey's Anatomy"

Actress, Dancer, Choreographer, Producer; Known for "Grey's Anatomy"

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Debbie Allen Biography

Debbie Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, singer-songwriter, director, producer, and former President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities member. She has been nominated 20 times for an Emmy Award (winning five) and two Tony Awards. She has also won a Golden Globe Award and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Allen is best known for her work in the musical-drama television series "Fame," where she portrayed dance teacher Lydia Grant and served as the series' principal choreographer. For this role, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography and was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Allen later began working as director and producer, most notably producing and directing 83 of 144 episodes of the NBC comedy series "A Different World." Allen notably plays Dr. Catherine Avery in the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy, where she also serves as an executive producer and director. She has directed more than 50 television and film productions.

Allen opened the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles, where she teaches young dancers. She also taught choreography to former Los Angeles Lakers dancer-turned-singer Paula Abdul.

Debbie Allen Videos

  • Debbie Allen’s ‘Tough’ Texas Upbringing Inspired Her Dance Academy
    Debbie Allen opens about the tough parts of being raised in Houston, Texas, at a time when she couldn’t go to dance class because she was Black....
  • Debbie Allen Is Using the Arts to Change the Lives of Young Performers
    The incomparable Debbie Allen returns to the “Tamron Hall” show. She’s telling us about this year’s “Hot Chocolate Nutcracker”—her...
  • Strong Black Legends: Debbie Allen | Strong Black Lead | Netflix ...
    This week, in our special season two finale, Tracy sits down with the legendary triple threat Debbie Allen. They talk about Debbie's time at ...

Debbie Allen Books

  • Dancing in the Wings
    Dancing in the Wings
  • Brothers of the Knight (Picture Puffin Books)
    Brothers of the Knight (Picture Puffin Books)

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Debbie Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Debbie Allen for your event is available upon request. Debbie Allen generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rita Moreno, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Hailee Steinfeld, Emily Ratajkowski and Ice-T. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Debbie Allen for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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