Birth Place: Houston, TX, USA
For her vast body of work, Ms. Allen has earned three Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, five NAACP Image Awards, a Drama Desk, an Astaire Award (for Best Dancer), and the Olivier Award. She holds four honorary Doctorate degrees and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was appointed by President George W. Bush to represent the United States as a Cultural Ambassador of Dance.
From: Photos: BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY Opens At Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum
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From: Photo Flash: ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY Celebrates 350 Episodes
From: Photo Flash: ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY Celebrates 350 Episodes
From: Photo Flash: ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY Celebrates 350 Episodes
From: Photo Flash: ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY Celebrates 350 Episodes
From: Photo Flash: The Actors Fund Celebrates FAME 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert
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Debbie Allen, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
Debbie AllenDreams
Debbie AllenBrothers of the Knight
Debbie Allen , Sweet Charity
Debbie Allen, West Side Story
Debbie Allen, West Side Story
Debbie Allen has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
Debbie Allen has not appeared in the West End.
Debbie Allen has been nominated for several awards, including Best Revival at the Olivier Awards for "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof," Outstanding Choreography at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Dreams" and "Brothers of the Knight," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Sweet Charity," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "West Side Story," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "West Side Story."
Debbie Allen has won several awards including Best Revival at the Olivier Awards for Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Outstanding Choreography for a Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Brothers of the Knight, and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for West Side Story.
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