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Debbie Allen: American actress, choreographer, television director, television producer, singer, and dancer (born 1950).
Born (age 76).
Debbie Allen has 9 credits in our database.
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Deborah Kaye Allen (born January 16, 1950) is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, singer, director, producer, and a former member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities. She has been nominated for 22 Emmy Awards (winning six), and two Tony Awards. She has won a Golden Globe Award, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991. In 2025, she received an Academy Honorary Award. Allen is best known for her work in the musical-drama television series Fame (1982–1987), where she portrayed dance teacher Lydia Grant, and served as the series' principal choreographer.
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How old is Debbie Allen?
Debbie Allen is 76 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Debbie Allen been in?
Debbie Allen has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include Step Up: High Water (2018), The Game (2006), All About You (2001), Out-of-Sync (1995), In the House (1995).
Where can I find more information about Debbie Allen?
You can find more about Debbie Allen on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
