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Debbie Allen

Bio: Debbie Allen is an American film and television actress and director.
Born: Mon, Jan 16 1950
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Debbie Allen is 75 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Hidden Power of Purpose
The Hidden Power of Purpose
Debbie Allen was 73 in The Hidden Power of Purpose as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 2023
Poster of Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
Debbie Allen was 72 in Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 03 2022
Poster of Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous
Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous
Debbie Allen was 71 in Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous as 'Betty Samson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 08 2021
Poster of Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
Debbie Allen was 70 in Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2020
Poster of Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance
Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance
Debbie Allen was 70 in Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 2020
Poster of Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
Debbie Allen was 69 in Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 10 2019
Poster of American Tap
American Tap
Debbie Allen was 68 in American Tap as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 24 2018
Poster of Broadway: The Next Generation
Broadway: The Next Generation
Debbie Allen was 67 in Broadway: The Next Generation as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 2017
Poster of A Star for Rose
A Star for Rose
Debbie Allen was 63 in A Star for Rose as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 2013
Poster of A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
Debbie Allen was 61 in A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 2011
Poster of Fame
Fame
Debbie Allen was 59 in Fame as 'Ms. Angela Simms'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of Next Day Air
Next Day Air
Debbie Allen was 59 in Next Day Air as 'Ms. Jackson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 2009
Poster of Bring Back... Fame
Bring Back... Fame
Debbie Allen was 58 in Bring Back... Fame as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 2008
Poster of Tournament of Dreams
Tournament of Dreams
Debbie Allen was 57 in Tournament of Dreams as 'Rhonda Dillins'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 24 2007
Poster of Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story
Debbie Allen was 56 in Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story as 'American Idol Auditionee in Sunglasses'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 2006
Poster of Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
Debbie Allen was 55 in Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards as 'Anita (segment "West Side Story") (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 07 2005
Poster of Confessions of an Action Star
Confessions of an Action Star
Debbie Allen was 55 in Confessions of an Action Star as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
Debbie Allen was 54 in AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 22 2004
Poster of The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo
The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo
Debbie Allen was 52 in The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 2002
Poster of It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
Debbie Allen was 52 in It's Black Entertainment as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2002
Poster of The Painting
The Painting
Debbie Allen was 51 in The Painting as 'Bertha Lee Gilmore'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 2001
Poster of All About You
All About You
Debbie Allen was 51 in All About You
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 2001
Poster of The Old Settler
The Old Settler
Debbie Allen was 51 in The Old Settler as 'Quilly McGrath'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 2001
Poster of Everything's Jake
Everything's Jake
Debbie Allen was 50 in Everything's Jake as 'Debbie Allen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 25 2000
Poster of Intimate Portrait: Josephine Baker
Intimate Portrait: Josephine Baker
Debbie Allen was 49 in Intimate Portrait: Josephine Baker as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 20 1999
Poster of Michael Jordan: An American Hero
Michael Jordan: An American Hero
Debbie Allen was 49 in Michael Jordan: An American Hero as 'Deloris Jordan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 1999
Poster of Out-of-Sync
Out-of-Sync
Debbie Allen was 45 in Out-of-Sync as 'Manicurist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 04 1995
Poster of Mona Must Die
Mona Must Die
Debbie Allen was 44 in Mona Must Die as 'Betty'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 12 1994
Poster of Blank Check
Blank Check
Debbie Allen was 44 in Blank Check as 'Yvonne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1994
Poster of Stompin' at the Savoy
Stompin' at the Savoy
Debbie Allen was 42 in Stompin' at the Savoy as 'Estelle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1992
Poster of Sunday in Paris
Sunday in Paris
Debbie Allen was 41 in Sunday in Paris as 'Sunday Chase'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 07 1991
Poster of Spike Lee & Company: Do It a Cappella
Spike Lee & Company: Do It a Cappella
Debbie Allen was 39 in Spike Lee & Company: Do It a Cappella as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Debbie Allen was 36 in Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling as 'Michelle'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1986
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Debbie Allen was 35 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Debbie Allen was 35 in Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 18 1985
Poster of Women of San Quentin
Women of San Quentin
Debbie Allen was 33 in Women of San Quentin as 'Carol Freeman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1983
Poster of The Kids from Fame: From the Royal Albert Hall London
The Kids from Fame: From the Royal Albert Hall London
Debbie Allen was 33 in The Kids from Fame: From the Royal Albert Hall London as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1983
Poster of Alice at the Palace
Alice at the Palace
Debbie Allen was 32 in Alice at the Palace as 'Red Queen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 16 1982
Poster of Ragtime
Ragtime
Debbie Allen was 31 in Ragtime as 'Sarah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of Fame
Fame
Debbie Allen was 30 in Fame as 'Lydia'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1980
Poster of The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Debbie Allen was 29 in The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh as 'Ola'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 06 1979
Poster of Ebony, Ivory and Jade
Ebony, Ivory and Jade
Debbie Allen was 29 in Ebony, Ivory and Jade as 'Claire 'Ebony' Bryant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1979
Poster of The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened
The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened
Debbie Allen was 27 in The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened as 'Julie Sutton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1977

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Debbie Allen was 72+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Debbie Allen was 72+ in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder as 'Myrtle (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 23 2022
Poster of JANET JACKSON.
JANET JACKSON.
Debbie Allen was 72+ in JANET JACKSON. as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 28 2022
Poster of Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
Debbie Allen was 71+ in Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 28 2021
Poster of Cardi Tries
Cardi Tries
Debbie Allen was 70+ in Cardi Tries as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 17 2020
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Debbie Allen was 69+ in Tamron Hall as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'
Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'
Debbie Allen was 68+ in Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 13 2018
Poster of S.W.A.T.
S.W.A.T.
Debbie Allen was 67+ in S.W.A.T. as 'Charice Harrelson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 02 2017
Poster of Raven's Home
Raven's Home
Debbie Allen was 67+ in Raven's Home as 'Great Aunt Maureen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of Grace and Frankie
Grace and Frankie
Debbie Allen was 65+ in Grace and Frankie as 'Dorothy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 08 2015
Poster of Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Debbie Allen was 64+ in Jane the Virgin as 'Beverly Flores'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 13 2014
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Debbie Allen was 59+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris
Debbie Allen was 55+ in Everybody Hates Chris
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of So You Think You Can Dance
So You Think You Can Dance
Debbie Allen was 55+ in So You Think You Can Dance
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 20 2005
Poster of Bring Back...
Bring Back...
Debbie Allen was 55+ in Bring Back... as 'Self - Lydia Grant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 10 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Debbie Allen was 55+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Catherine Fox, Catherine Avery'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of All of Us
All of Us
Debbie Allen was 53+ in All of Us
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of The Division
The Division
Debbie Allen was 50+ in The Division
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 2001
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Debbie Allen was 46+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of C Bear and Jamal
C Bear and Jamal
Debbie Allen was 46+ in C Bear and Jamal
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 03 1996
Poster of In the House
In the House
Debbie Allen was 45+ in In the House as 'Jackie Warren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 10 1995
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Debbie Allen was 45+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as 'Precious (voice), Lola (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Debbie Allen was 44+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Valerie Hill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Debbie Allen was 43+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Sunday in Paris
Sunday in Paris
Debbie Allen was 41+ in Sunday in Paris
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 07 1991
Poster of Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap
Debbie Allen was 39+ in Quantum Leap as 'Joanna Chapman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1989
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Debbie Allen was 37+ in A Different World as 'Dr. Langhorne, Debbie Allen (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Debbie Allen was 34+ in The Cosby Show as 'Emma'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Celebrity
Celebrity
Debbie Allen was 34+ in Celebrity as 'Regina Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 12 1984
Poster of Fame
Fame
Debbie Allen was 31+ in Fame as 'Lydia Grant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 1982
Poster of Roots: The Next Generations
Roots: The Next Generations
Debbie Allen was 29+ in Roots: The Next Generations as 'Nan Branch Haley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 1979
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Debbie Allen was 27+ in The Love Boat as 'Selena Moore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of 3 Girls 3
3 Girls 3
Debbie Allen was 27+ in 3 Girls 3 as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 30 1977
Poster of Battle of the Network Stars
Battle of the Network Stars
Debbie Allen was 26+ in Battle of the Network Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 13 1976
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Debbie Allen was 24+ in Good Times
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Debbie Allen was 21+ in Great Performances as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971