Debbie: In today's competitive marketplace, you can't afford to be humble.
Debbie: As one who loves literature, art, music and history, I've been deeply rooted in the Harlem Renaissance for many years.
Debbie: (About directing) There are some scenes that work beautifully in a moving, sweeping master, which is how I like to work.
Debbie: (About love) There's always a certain degree of physical attraction between people and the rest either happens or it doesn't.
In 2005, Debbie was nominated for a BET Comedy Award for working on UPN's comedy series "All of Us." She shared the nomination with Alfonso Ribeiro.
In 1992, 1993, 1995 and 1999, Debbie was nominated for an Emmy, for her work on the "Annual Academy Awards."
In 1989, Debbie was nominated for an Emmy (11th and 12th nomination). This time, it was for her work on "The Debbie Allen Special," a TV special.
In 1985, Debbie was nominated for an Emmy for her work on a music special "Motown Returns to the Apollo."
In 1983, Debbie received two more nominations for an Emmy, in the category of Outstanding Achievement in Choreography (she won this one), and for the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
In 1982, Debbie won a Golden Apple Award as the Female Discovery of the Year.
In 1983, Debbie won a Golden Globe Award for her performance in NBC's hit-drama "Fame."
Debbie Allen, Steven Spielberg, and Colin Wilson share a Vision Award they got in 1998 on the PGA Golden Laurel Awards Ceremony, for working on the motion picture "Amistad." They were also nominated for a Motion Picture Producer of the Year Award and Golden Satellite Award.
In 2002, Debbie appeared in a TV Commercial for Office Depot.
She has a star on the Hollywood walk of fame.
Has been married to Norman Nixon since 1984. They have 2 children. Actually Norman has 4 children. One with a woman before Debbie and one with one after or actually during their marriage.
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