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Debbie Allen (I)
Producer, Actress, Director
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Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker (2020)
Self, Stage Production Directed By, Executive Produced By (Stage production) |
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Amistad (1997)
Producer, Soundtrack ("The Ladder Is Broken", "Ya Weh", "Let's Stand Together", "Today We Face The Wall"), Writer ("Timuyandya") |
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The River Rat (1984)
Performer ("Halfway Right") (as Deborah Allen), Writer ("Halfway Right") (as Deborah Allen) |
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Grey's Anatomy (2010–2024)
(TV Series) - Executive Producer (189 episodes, 2015), Dr. Catherine Fox / Dr. Catherine Avery (94 episodes, 2011), Director (42 episodes, 2010), Dr. Catherine Fox (2 episodes, 2020) |
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Grey's Anatomy: Post-Op (2017)
(TV Mini-series) - Executive Producer (6 episodes, 2017), Self / Dr. Catherine Avery (1 episode, 2017) |
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Jane the Virgin (2014–2016)
(TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 2014), Beverly Flores (1 episode, 2016) |
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My Parents, My Sister & Me (2009–2010)
(TV Series) - Executive Producer (10 episodes, 2009), Director (3 episodes, 2009) |
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Everybody Hates Chris (2006–2009)
(TV Series) - Director (10 episodes, 2006), Gun Woman / Mother (2 episodes, 2006) |
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Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006)
(TV Movie) - American Idol Auditionee in Sunglasses (uncredited), Director |
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That's So Raven (2004–2006)
(TV Series) - Director (5 episodes, 2004), Choreographer (2 episodes, 2004) |
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PBS Hollywood Presents (2001)
(TV Series) - Quilly McGrath (1 episode, 2001), Co-Executive Producer (1 episode, 2001), Director (1 episode, 2001)
The Old Settler (Apr
25,
2001)
Season 1,
Episode 1
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Quilly McGrath,
Director,
Co-Executive Producer
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Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995–1997)
(TV Series) - Lola / Precious (2 episodes, 1995), Performer ("One Cool Numba") (1 episode, 1997) |
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The Sinbad Show (1993–1994)
(TV Series) - Director (7 episodes, 1993), Debbie Allen (2 episodes, 1994) |
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A Different World (1988–1993)
(TV Series) - Producer (122 episodes, 1988), Main Title (120 episodes, 1988), Director (83 episodes, 1988), Debbie Allen / Dr. Langhorne (3 episodes, 1991) |
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Quantum Leap (1991–1993)
(TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 1991), Joanna Chapman (1 episode, 1991), Choreographer (1 episode, 1991)
Private Dancer - October 6, 1979 (Mar
20,
1991)
Season 3,
Episode 14
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Joanna Chapman,
Director,
Choreographer
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The Magical World of Disney (1989)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Stand Up") (1 episode, 1989), Director (1 episode, 1989), Choreographer (1 episode, 1989) |
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Fame (1982–1987)
(TV Series) - Lydia Grant / The Good Witch of the South (130 episodes, 1982), Choreographer (66 episodes, 1982), Co-Producer (25 episodes, 1984), Dance Consultant (20 episodes, 1983), Director (10 episodes, 1984), … See more
Baby, Remember My Name (May
18,
1987)
Season 6,
Episode 24
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Lydia Grant,
Director,
Performer ("Fame")
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The 40th Annual Tony Awards (1986)
(TV Special) - Self - Nominee & Performer, Performer ("I'm a Brass Band") |
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Parade of Stars (1983)
(TV Special) - Josephine Baker, Performer ("J'ai Deux Amours", "I'm Just Wild About Harry") |
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The Love Boat (1979–1983)
(TV Series) - Reesa Marlowe / Selena Moore (3 episodes, 1979)
Isaac's Aegean Affair/The Captain and the Kid/Poor Rich Man/The Dean and the Flunkee: Part 2 (Feb
5,
1983)
Season 6,
Episode 19
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Reesa Marlowe
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The 34th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1982)
(TV Special) - Self - Nominee & Performer, Choreographer |
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The 54th Annual Academy Awards (1982)
(TV Special) - Self - Performer, Performer ("Lullaby of Broadway", "The Gold Diggers' Song (We're in the Money)", "She's a Latin from Manhattan", "I, Yi, Yi, Yi, Yi (I Like You Very Much)", "You'll Never Know", " (You May Not Be an Angel, but) I'll String Along with You", "Shuffle Off to Buffalo", "Lulu's Back in Town", "Jeepers Creepers", "Nagasaki", "There Will Never Be Another You", "Forty-Second Street") (uncredited) |
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See It Loud: The History of Black Television (2023)
(TV Mini-series) - Self - Actress, Director - Grey's Anatomy / Self - Producer, Director - A Different World (2 episodes, 2023) |
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Hollywood Insider (2021)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021)
A Tribute to Debbie Allen: Dancer, Actress, And Producer Extraordinaire (Oct
16,
2021)
Season 13,
Episode 63
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Self
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2021)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2021)
Stephen tWitch Boss/Debbie Allen/Madeline Brewer (Jun
14,
2021)
Season 18,
Episode 164
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Self - Guest
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The Carlos Watson Show (2020)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2020)
'Fame' Star Debbie Allen Talks COVID, BLM and Kobe (Oct
5,
2020)
Season 1,
Episode 41
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Self - Guest
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They've Gotta Have Us (2018)
(TV Mini-series) - Self - Actress, Dancer, Choreographer, Director, and Producer (2 episodes, 2018)
Black Film Is Not a Genre (Feb
5,
2020)
Season 1,
Episode 2
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Self - Actress, Dancer, Choreographer, Director, and Producer
Legends and Pioneers (Feb
5,
2020)
Season 1,
Episode 1
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Self - Actress, Dancer, Choreographer, Director, and Producer
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Larry King Now (2017)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017)
Debbie Allen on directing, 'Grey's Anatomy', & Cosby (Oct
18,
2017)
Season 6,
Episode 38
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Self - Guest
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FabLife (2015)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2015)
Throwback Thursday Decades Flashback Special/Debbie Allen/Chrissy Teigen's Twist on 50's Diner Food Favorites/Iconic '70s Sensation Charo (Nov
12,
2015)
Season 1,
Episode 44
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Self
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Oprah: Where Are They Now? (2014)
(TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2014)
A Different World Cast Reunion, Soap Star Finola Hughes & Kiss' Paul Stanley (Oct
26,
2014)
Season 5,
Episode 4
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Self
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The Queen Latifah Show (2013)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013)
Debbie Allen, Rose McGowan, Carol Burnett's Big Find and Five Foods to Enhance Your Beauty (Nov
12,
2013)
Season 1,
Episode 42
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Self - Guest
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The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo (2002)
(TV Special) - Self (uncredited) |
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1991)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1991)
Jay Leno (guest host), Michael Moriarty, Debbie Allen, Chuck Martin, Kenny Rankin, Dan Siegel (Jul
5,
1991)
Season 29,
Episode 141
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Self - Guest
Jay Leno (guest host), Marilu Henner, Debbie Allen, Paul Provenza, Wilson Phillips (Feb
5,
1991)
Season 29,
Episode 62
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Self - Guest
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All-Star Family Feud Special (1984)
(TV Series) - Self - Celebrity Contestant (1 episode, 1984)
2nd Battle of the Perfect 10's: Bert's Beauties vs. Betty's Bruisers; Gordon's Glories vs. Gloria's Go-Getters (Mar
1,
1984)
Self - Celebrity Contestant
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Entertainment Tonight (2014–2024)
(TV Series) - Self / Self - Director, How to Get Away with Murder (11 episodes, 2014) |
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Grey's Anatomy (2020–2021)
(TV Series) - Dr. Catherine Fox (2 episodes, 2020)
Leave a Light On (Mar
5,
2020)
Season 16,
Episode 16
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Dr. Catherine Fox (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Wait in the Wings (2020)
(TV Series) - Self / Lydia (2 episodes, 2020)
Carrie the Musical: The Polarizing Phenomenon (Oct
29,
2020)
Season 2,
Episode 7
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Self (archive footage)
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Great Performances (2005)
(TV Series) - Self - Performer (1 episode, 2005)
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of the Tony Awards (Aug
7,
2005)
Self - Performer (archive footage)
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