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Attributions
Attributions
Attributions
Birth
January 16, 1950, Houston, Texas
Death
Resting Place
Country
Language(s)
Spouse(s)
Norman Nixon (m. 1984), Winnfred Wilford (m. 1975 - 1983)
Partner(s)
Relatives
Phylicia Rashad (sister)
Associate(s)
Alma Mater
Howard University (B.A.)
Influenced
Influenced By
Colleague(s)
Collaborator(s)
Children
Vivian Nixon, Norman Nixon Jr., DeVaughn Nixon
Awards & Honors
Kennedy Center Honoree (2020)
Parents
Vivian Allen Andrew
Arthur Allen Sr.
Occupation
Actress, Director, Producer, Singer, Educator
Certification(s)
License(s)
Education
Organization(s)
Appointment(s)
Notable Performances
Notable Works
•West Side Story (Tony nominated)
•Fame Television Series (Actress)
•A Different World (Producer-Director)
•Grey's Anatomy (Executive Producer & Actress)
Notable Moments
Military Rank
Years of Service
Political Affiliation
Associations
Genre(s)
Preceptors
Legacy
Debbie Allen Dance Academy (founded 2001)
Thesis
Books
Website
*some sources say April 6, 1845
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