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Date of Birth:

16 January 1950, Houston, Texas, USA more

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Mini Biography:

As a child Debbie, her older brother Andrew (called Tex) and older sister... more

Trivia:

Founder of the Debbie Allen Dance Institute in Culver City, CA in 2000. more

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Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 8 wins & 21 nominations more

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Paula Abdul on So You Think You Can Dance?
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Alternate Names:

Deborah Allen | Debra Allen

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Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Everybody Hates Chris" (2005)	(10 episodes, 2006-2009)	2009	-	8.1 (67)
	10 TV episodes: "Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Tasha (#4.20)" "Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Lasagna (#4.16)" "Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Fake IDs (#4.13)" "Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Ex-Cons (#3.17)" "Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates the First Kiss (#3.13)" 5 episodes not shown.
2.	"The Game" (2006)	(1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	7.4 (379)
	1 TV episode: "The Game: Oh, What a Night (#3.9)"
3.	"Girlfriends" (2000)	(9 episodes, 2005-2008)	2008	-	6.1 (373)
	9 TV episodes: "Girlfriends: Stand and Deliver (#8.13)" "Girlfriends: Adapt to Adopt (#8.11)" "Girlfriends: Deck the Halls with Bags and Folly (#8.10)" "Girlfriends: Where Did Lynn-Digo? (#8.3)" "Girlfriends: Baghdad, My Bad (#8.2)" 4 episodes not shown.
4.	"All of Us" (2003)	(44 episodes, 2003-2007)	2007	-	5.4 (382)
	44 TV episodes: "All of Us: The Wedding Singers (#4.22)" "All of Us: She Blinded Me with Science (#4.21)" "All of Us: Sins of the Father (#4.20)" "All of Us: It Was Fun While It Lasted (#4.17)" "All of Us: Everybody Loves Rain Man (#4.10)" 39 episodes not shown.
5.	I Was a Network Star (2006) (TV)		2006	-	7.8 (11)

6.	Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006) (TV)		2006	-	4.8 (272)

7.	"That's So Raven" (2003)	(4 episodes, 2004-2006)	2006	-	6.0 (2,927)
	AKAs: That's So Raven! (USA: promotional title) 4 TV episodes: "That's So Raven: Be Prepared (#4.8)" "That's So Raven: The Four Aces (#3.35)" "That's So Raven: Boyz 'N Commotion (#3.14)" "That's So Raven: The Road to Audition (#2.18)"
8.	That's So Raven: Supernaturally Stylish (2004) (V)		2004	-	5.8 (79)

9.	"The Parkers" (1999)	(1 episode, 2003)	2003	-	5.3 (342)
	1 TV episode: "The Parkers: The Good, the Bad, and the Funny (#4.23)"
10.	"The Twilight Zone" (2002)	(1 episode, 2003)	2003	-	7.1 (744)
	1 TV episode: "The Twilight Zone: The Monsters Are on Maple Street (#1.32)"
11.	"Cool Women" (2002)	(1 episode, 2002)	2002	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Cool Women: Singers/Actresses"
12.	The Old Settler (2001) (TV)		2001	-	7.9 (63)

13.	"PBS Hollywood Presents" (2001)	(1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	-
	1 TV episode: "PBS Hollywood Presents: The Old Settler (#1.1)"
14.	"Linc's" (1998)	(unknown episodes)	1998	-	5.4 (50)

15.	"The Jamie Foxx Show" (1996)	(2 episodes, 1997-1998)	1998	-	5.8 (458)
	2 TV episodes: "The Jamie Foxx Show: Soul Mate to Cellmate (#2.13)" "The Jamie Foxx Show: Misery Loves Company (#2.7)"
16.	"Between Brothers" (1997)	(1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	7.6 (9)
	1 TV episode: "Between Brothers: The Big Three-Oh (#1.1)"
17.	Out-of-Sync (1995)		1995	-	4.0 (83)

18.	"The Sinbad Show" (1993)	(7 episodes, 1993-1994)	1994	-	6.0 (80)
	AKAs: Sinbad (UK) 7 TV episodes: "The Sinbad Show: David Goes Skiing (#1.14)" "The Sinbad Show: The Dog Episode (#1.13)" "The Sinbad Show: Breaking the Pattern (#1.12)" "The Sinbad Show: It's My Party, and I'll Cry If I Want To" "The Sinbad Show: I Coulda' Been the Man (#1.8)" 2 episodes not shown.
19.	"A Different World" (1987)	(83 episodes, 1988-1993)	1993	-	6.3 (829)
	83 TV episodes: "A Different World: When One Door Closes...: Part 2 (#6.18)" "A Different World: Mind Your Own Business (#6.16)" "A Different World: Happy Birthday to Moi (#6.15)" "A Different World: To Whit, with Love (#6.14)" "A Different World: College Kid (#6.26)" 78 episodes not shown.
20.	Sinbad: Afros and Bellbottoms (1993) (TV)		1993	-	7.2 (30)

21.	"Quantum Leap" (1989)	(2 episodes, 1991-1993)	1993	-	8.4 (4,513)
	2 TV episodes: "Quantum Leap: Revenge of the Evil Leaper - September 16, 1987 (#5.17)" "Quantum Leap: Private Dancer - October 6, 1979 (#3.14)"
22.	Stompin' at the Savoy (1992) (TV)		1992	-	6.3 (96)

23.	Polly: Comin' Home! (1990) (TV)		1990	-	7.2 (100)

24.	"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990)	(2 episodes, 1990)	1990	-	8.3 (14,676)
	2 TV episodes: "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Bang the Drum, Ashley (#1.2)" "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: The Fresh Prince Project (#1.1)"
25.	Polly (1989) (TV)		1989	-	7.5 (283)

26.	The Debbie Allen Special (1989) (TV)		1989	-	-

27.	"Family Ties" (1982)	(2 episodes, 1987-1988)	1988	-	7.3 (2,102)
	2 TV episodes: "Family Ties: The Play's the Thing (#6.18)" "Family Ties: Higher Love (#5.15)"
28.	"Fame" (1982)	(11 episodes, 1984-1987)	1987	-	6.5 (443)
	11 TV episodes: "Fame: Baby, Remember My Name (#6.24)" "Fame: Of Cabbages and Kings (#6.22)" "Fame: The Crimson Blade (#6.13)" "Fame: Stagefright (#5.18)" "Fame: The Inheritance (#5.16)" 6 episodes not shown.
29.	"The Bronx Zoo" (1987)	(1 episode, 1987)	1987	-	7.3 (12)
	1 TV episode: "The Bronx Zoo: Lost and Found (#1.8)"

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Fame (2009)	Ms. Angela Simms	2009	$26.6M	4.3 (2,074)

2.	Next Day Air (2009)	Ms. Jackson	2009	-	6.0 (2,728)

3.	A Star for Rose (post-production) (2009)	Rose	2009	-	-

4.	"Everybody Hates Chris" (2005)	Gun Woman / Mother (2 episodes, 2006-2007)	2007	-	8.1 (67)
	2 TV episodes: "Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Minimum Wage (#3.8)" Gun Woman "Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Elections (#2.3)" Mother
5.	Tournament of Dreams (2007)	Rhonda Dillins	2007	-	2.8 (103)

6.	Sledge: The Untold Story (2005)		2005	-	2.1 (419)
	AKAs: Confessions of an Action Star (USA: new title)
7.	"All of Us" (2003)	Kate, Neesee's Mother (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	5.4 (382)
	1 TV episode: "All of Us: Parents Just Don't Understand (#2.8)" Kate, Neesee's Mother
8.	"The Division" (2001)	Wanda (1 episode, 2003)	2003	-	6.1 (124)
	AKAs: Heart of the City 1 TV episode: "The Division: Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (#3.3)" Wanda
9.	The Painting (2001)	Bertha Lee Gilmore	2001	-	5.9 (130)
	AKAs: Soldiers of Change (USA: DVD title)
10.	All About You (2001)	Ruth	2001	-	5.4 (122)

11.	The Old Settler (2001) (TV)	Quilly (nee 'Queen Esther')	2001	-	7.9 (63)

12.	"PBS Hollywood Presents" (2001)	Quilly McGrath (1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	-
	1 TV episode: "PBS Hollywood Presents: The Old Settler (#1.1)" Quilly McGrath
13.	Everything's Jake (2000)	Librarian	2000	-	6.0 (39)

14.	Michael Jordan: An American Hero (1999) (TV)	Deloris Jordan	1999	-	4.4 (141)
	AKAs: American Hero: The Michael Jordan Story (USA: alternative title)
15.	"Cosby" (1996)	Debra (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	6.3 (422)
	1 TV episode: "Cosby: Dating Games (#2.8)" Debra
16.	"Touched by an Angel" (1994)	Valerie Dixon (1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	5.4 (1,308)
	1 TV episode: "Touched by an Angel: Sins of the Father (#3.4)" Valerie Dixon
17.	"In the House" (1995)	Jackie Warren (26 episodes, 1995-1996)	1996	-	5.8 (141)
	26 TV episodes: "In the House: Hoop Screams (#2.20)" Jackie Warren "In the House: Close Encounters of the Worst Kind (#2.19)" Jackie Warren "In the House: Home Again (#2.18)" Jackie Warren "In the House: A Major Problem (#2.17)" Jackie Warren "In the House: Three the Hard Way (#2.16)" Jackie Warren 21 episodes not shown.
18.	"C-Bear and Jamal" (1996)	(voice)	1996	-	5.0 (132)

19.	Out-of-Sync (1995)	Manicurist	1995	-	4.0 (83)

20.	"Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child" (1995)	Precious (1 episode, 1995)	1995	-	5.3 (131)
	1 TV episode: "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child: Beauty and the Beast (#1.11)" Precious
21.	Mona Must Die (1994)	Betty	1994	-	2.9 (24)
	AKAs: Ein fast perfektes Verhältnis (Germany)
22.	Blank Check (1994)	Yvonne	1994	-	4.2 (4,057)
	AKAs: Blank Cheque (UK)
23.	Stompin' at the Savoy (1992) (TV)	Estelle	1992	-	6.3 (96)

24.	"A Different World" (1987)	Dr. Langhorne (2 episodes, 1991)	1991	-	6.3 (829)
	2 TV episodes: "A Different World: Twelve Steps of Christmas (#5.12)" Dr. Langhorne "A Different World: Ex-Communication (#4.13)" Dr. Langhorne
25.	Sunday in Paris (1991) (TV)	Sunday Chase	1991	-	-

26.	"Quantum Leap" (1989)	Joanna Chapman (1 episode, 1991)	1991	-	8.4 (4,513)
	1 TV episode: "Quantum Leap: Private Dancer - October 6, 1979 (#3.14)" Joanna Chapman
27.	"The Cosby Show" (1984)	Emma (1 episode, 1988)	1988	-	7.8 (4,310)
	1 TV episode: "The Cosby Show: If the Dress Fits, Wear It (#5.10)" Emma
28.	"Fame" (1982)	Lydia Grant (119 episodes, 1982-1987)	1987	-	6.5 (443)
	119 TV episodes: "Fame: Baby, Remember My Name (#6.24)" Lydia Grant "Fame: Alice Doesn't Work Here Anymore (#6.23)" Lydia Grant "Fame: Of Cabbages and Kings (#6.22)" Lydia Grant "Fame: The Lounge Singer Who Knew Too Much (#6.20)" Lydia Grant "Fame: Best Buddies (#6.19)" Lydia Grant 114 episodes not shown.
29.	Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)	Michelle	1986	-	5.5 (527)

30.	"Celebrity" (1984)	Regina Brown	1984	-	7.1 (88)
	AKAs: Tommy Thompson's Celebrity (Canada: English title: video title)
31.	Women of San Quentin (1983) (TV)	Carol Freeman	1983	-	5.1 (30)

32.	"The Love Boat" (1977)	Reesa Marlowe / Selena Moore (3 episodes, 1979-1983)	1983	-	5.6 (1,089)
	3 TV episodes: "The Love Boat: Captain and the Kid, The/The Dean and the Flunkee/Poor Rich Man/Isaac Aegean Affair: Part 1 (#6.18)" Reesa Marlowe "The Love Boat: Captain and the Kid, The/The Dean and the Flunkee/Poor Rich Man/Isaac Aegean Affair: Part 2 (#6.19)" Reesa Marlowe "The Love Boat: Decision, The/Poor Little Rich Girl/Love Me, Love My Dog (#2.22)" Selena Moore
33.	Alice at the Palace (1982) (TV)	Red Queen	1982	-	7.0 (102)

34.	Ragtime (1981)	Sarah	1981	-	7.2 (3,628)
	AKAs: Love and Glory (Philippines: English title)
35.	Fame (1980)	Lydia	1980	-	6.4 (6,586)
	AKAs: Fame: The Original Movie (Australia: DVD title)
36.	"Drawing Power" (1980)	(voice)	1980	-	-

37.	The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979)	(as Debra Allen) Ola	1979	-	4.4 (392)

38.	Ebony, Ivory and Jade (1979) (TV)	Claire 'Ebony' Bryant	1979	-	4.5 (10)

39.	"Roots: The Next Generations" (1979)	Nan Branch Haley	1979	-	7.6 (455)

40.	The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened (1977) (TV)	Julie Sutton	1977	-	9.2 (13)

41.	"3 Girls 3" (1977)	(unknown episodes)	1977	-	8.3 (6)

42.	Dancing in the Wings (1977) (TV)		1977	-	-

43.	"Good Times" (1974)	Diana Buchanan (2 episodes, 1976)	1976	-	7.1 (857)
	2 TV episodes: "Good Times: J.J.'s Fiancee: Part 2 (#3.18)" (as Deborah Allen) Diana Buchanan "Good Times: J.J.'s Fiancee: Part 1 (#3.17)" (as Deborah Allen) Diana Buchanan

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	A Star for Rose (post-production) (2009)	(producer)	2009	-	-

2.	"Fame" (2003)	(producer)	2003	-	3.3 (8)

3.	"Cool Women" (2002)	executive producer (unknown episodes)	2002	-	-

4.	The Painting (2001)	(executive producer)	2001	-	5.9 (130)
	AKAs: Soldiers of Change (USA: DVD title)
5.	The Old Settler (2001) (TV)	(executive producer)	2001	-	7.9 (63)

6.	"PBS Hollywood Presents" (2001)	co-executive producer (1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	-
	1 TV episode: "PBS Hollywood Presents: The Old Settler (#1.1)" (co-executive producer)
7.	Amistad (1997)	(producer)	1997	$65.3M	7.1 (26,267)

8.	"A Different World" (1987)	producer (124 episodes, 1988-1993)	1993	-	6.3 (829)
	124 TV episodes: "A Different World: Great X-Pectations (#6.23)" (producer) "A Different World: Cabin in the Sky (#6.22)" (producer) "A Different World: Dancing Machines (#6.21)" (producer) "A Different World: Lean on Me (#6.20)" (producer) "A Different World: When One Door Closes...: Part 1 (#6.17)" (producer) 119 episodes not shown.
9.	Sunday in Paris (1991) (TV)	(executive producer)	1991	-	-

10.	"Fame" (1982)	co-producer (2 episodes, 1984-1985)	1985	-	6.5 (443)
	2 TV episodes: "Fame: The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll II (#4.14)" (co-producer) "Fame: The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll (#4.5)" (co-producer)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"That's So Raven" (2003)	choreographer (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	6.0 (2,927)
	AKAs: That's So Raven! (USA: promotional title) 1 TV episode: "That's So Raven: The Road to Audition (#2.18)" (choreographer)
2.	"Fame" (2003)	(choreographer)	2003	-	3.3 (8)

3.	The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999) (TV)	(choreographer)	1999	-	5.9 (423)

4.	"C-Bear and Jamal" (1996)	(voice director)	1996	-	5.0 (132)

5.	Michael Jackson: One Night Only (1995) (TV)	(creative consultant)	1995	-	5.0 (33)

6.	Forget Paris (1995)	(choreographer)	1995	$69.2M	6.1 (5,602)

7.	The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV)	(choreographer)	1995	-	6.2 (351)

8.	The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993) (TV)	(choreographer)	1993	-	6.1 (224)

9.	"Quantum Leap" (1989)	choreographer (1 episode, 1991)	1991	-	8.4 (4,513)
	1 TV episode: "Quantum Leap: Private Dancer - October 6, 1979 (#3.14)" (choreographer)
10.	Motown 30: What's Goin' On! (1990) (TV)	(choreographer)	1990	-	4.7 (11)

11.	Polly: Comin' Home! (1990) (TV)	(choreographer)	1990	-	7.2 (100)

12.	Polly (1989) (TV)	(choreographer)	1989	-	7.5 (283)

13.	"Taxi" (1978)	special choreography (1 episode, 1982)	1982	-	7.9 (1,643)
	1 TV episode: "Taxi: Elaine and the Monk (#5.10)" (special choreography)
14.	"Fame" (1982)	choreographer (17 episodes, 1982)	1982	-	6.5 (443)
	17 TV episodes: "Fame: Class Act (#2.4)" (choreographer) "Fame: A Special Place (#1.16)" (choreographer) "Fame: Reunions (#1.15)" (choreographer) "Fame: A Big Finish (#1.14)" (choreographer) "Fame: A Musical Bridge (#1.13)" (choreographer) 12 episodes not shown.

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Amistad (1997)	(writer: "Timuyandya") ("The Ladder Is Broken", "Ya Weh", "Let's Stand Together", "Today We Face The Wall")	1997	$65.3M	7.1 (26,267)

2.	"Fame" (1982)	(22 episodes, 1982-1987)	1987	-	6.5 (443)
	22 TV episodes: "Fame: Of Cabbages and Kings (#6.22)" (writer: "The Ring Of Love") "Fame: The Lounge Singer Who Knew Too Much (#6.20)" (performer: "It Ain't Necessarily So", "The Man I Love") "Fame: Best Buddies (#6.19)" (performer: "Think Big") "Fame: Love Kittens Go to High School (#6.12)" (writer: "He Looks Like Romeo") "Fame: Go Softly Into Morning (#6.11)" (performer: "Private Eye") 17 episodes not shown.
3.	Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986)	("The Fight Song")	1986	-	4.7 (707)
	AKAs: Care Bears Movie 2 (Australia: TV title) Care Bears Movie 2: A New Generation (Australia)
4.	The 57th Annual Academy Awards (1985) (TV)	(performer: "Footloose")	1985	-	5.6 (93)

5.	Bagets (1984)	(performer: "Baby I Lied")	1984	-	7.1 (24)

6.	The 54th Annual Academy Awards (1982) (TV)	(performer: "Lullaby of Broadway" (uncredited), "The Gold Diggers' Song (We're in the Money)" (uncredited), "She's a Latin from Manhattan" (uncredited), "I, Yi, Yi, Yi, Yi (I Like You Very Much)" (uncredited), "You'll Never Know" (uncredited), "(You May Not Be an Angel, but) I'll String Along with You" (uncredited), "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" (uncredited), "Lulu's Back in Town" (uncredited), "Jeepers Creepers" (uncredited), "Nagasaki" (uncredited), "There Will Never Be Another You" (uncredited), "Forty-Second Street" (uncredited))	1982	-	5.4 (63)

7.	The 34th Annual Tony Awards (1980) (TV)	(performer: "America")	1980	-	2.7 (13)

Art Department View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	"Fame" (1982)	artistic consultant (4 episodes, 1986)	1986	-	6.5 (443)
		4 TV episodes: "Fame: Stagefright (#5.18)" (artistic consultant) "Fame: The Inheritance (#5.16)" (artistic consultant) "Fame: Such Good Friends (#5.13)" (artistic consultant) "Fame: A River to Cross (#5.12)" (artistic consultant)

Writer View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	I Was a Network Star (2006) (TV)	(writer)	2006	-	7.8 (11)

Thanks View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Inland Empire (2006)	(special thanks)	2006	-	7.1 (18,117)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Move (filming) (2010)	Herself	2010	-	-

2.	Silent Rhythm (pre-production) (2010)	Herself	2010	-	-

3.	Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (in production) (2010)	Herself	2010	-	-

4.	"Breakfast" (2000)	Herself (1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	5.3 (48)
	1 TV episode: "Breakfast: (2009-08-20)" Herself
5.	"So You Think You Can Dance" (2005)	Herself - Guest Judge / Herself (10 episodes, 2007-2009)	2009	-	7.3 (2,485)
	10 TV episodes: "So You Think You Can Dance: Finale: Winner Announced (#5.23)" Herself "So You Think You Can Dance: Two of 10 Voted Off (#5.17)" "So You Think You Can Dance: Top 10 Perform (#5.16)" Herself - Guest Judge "So You Think You Can Dance: Top 20 Chosen (#5.5)" Herself "So You Think You Can Dance: Vegas Callbacks (#5.4)" Herself 5 episodes not shown.
6.	"Black to the Future" (2009)	Herself (unknown episodes)	2009	-	4.7 (15)

7.	"Entertainment Tonight" (1981)	Herself (4 episodes, 2008-2009)	2009	-	3.7 (658)
	AKAs: E.T. (USA: informal title) ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title) Entertainment This Week (weekend title) This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title) 4 TV episodes: "Entertainment Tonight: (2009-02-18)" Herself "Entertainment Tonight: (2009-01-16)" Herself "Entertainment Tonight: (2009-01-01)" Herself "Entertainment Tonight: (2008-03-07)" Herself
8.	The Compass (2009)	Herself	2009	-	5.1 (40)

9.	Bring Back... Fame (2008) (TV)	Herself	2008	-	6.5 (22)

10.	The 2007 Miss America Pageant (2007) (TV)	Herself - Judge	2007	-	-

11.	I Was a Network Star (2006) (TV)	Herself	2006	-	7.8 (11)

12.	Legends Ball (2006) (TV)	Herself	2006	-	5.4 (76)

13.	"TV Land Confidential" (2005)	Herself (2 episodes, 2005)	2005	-	8.8 (12)
	AKAs: TV Land Confidential: The Untold Stories (USA: second season title) 2 TV episodes: "TV Land Confidential: Being Bad Behind the Scenes (#1.6)" Herself "TV Land Confidential: Network Notes (#1.1)" Herself
14.	Mississippi Rising (2005) (TV)	Herself	2005	-	6.7 (22)

15.	"Black in the 80s" (2005)	Herself	2005	-	3.9 (11)

16.	An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Quincy Jones (2005) (TV)	Herself	2005	-	4.7 (6)

17.	AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs (2004) (TV)	Herself	2004	-	7.1 (113)

18.	An Evening of Stars: 25th Anniversary Tribute to Lou Rawls (2004) (TV)	Herself	2004	-	-

19.	9th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (2003) (TV)	Herself - Presenter	2003	-	-

20.	"Fame" (2003)	Herself - Host	2003	-	3.3 (8)

21.	"E! True Hollywood Story" (1996)	Herself (1 episode, 2003)	2003	-	-
	1 TV episode: "E! True Hollywood Story: Gimme a Break" Herself
22.	Bill Nye and Debbie Allen Imagine Mars (2002) (TV)	Herself	2002	-	-

23.	Inside TV Land: Taboo TV (2002) (TV)	Herself	2002	-	4.0 (5)

24.	The 4th Annual Family Television Awards (2002) (TV)	Herself	2002	-	-

25.	The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Award Show Program Special... Live!... in Stereo (2002) (TV)	Herself	2002	-	5.6 (27)

26.	It's Black Entertainment (2002) (TV)	Herself	2002	-	6.7 (40)

27.	Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television (2002) (TV)	Herself	2002	-	3.9 (54)

28.	Silent Crisis: Diabetes Among Us (2002) (TV)	Host/Narrator	2002	-	-

29.	An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Educational Excellence (2001) (TV)	Co-Host	2001	-	6.2 (6)

30.	"Intimate Portrait" (1993)	Herself (5 episodes, 1998-2000)	2000	-	7.8 (52)
	5 TV episodes: "Intimate Portrait: Harriet Tubman" Herself "Intimate Portrait: Debbie Allen" Herself "Intimate Portrait: Josephine Baker" Herself "Intimate Portrait: Jasmine Guy" Herself "Intimate Portrait: Phylicia Rashad" Herself
31.	"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996)	Herself (1 episode, 1999)	1999	-	3.6 (556)
	1 TV episode: "The Rosie O'Donnell Show: (1999-09-29)" Herself
32.	Stars Over Mississippi (1999) (TV)	Herself	1999	-	-

33.	The Making of 'Amistad' (1999) (V)	Herself	1999	-	5.4 (26)

34.	The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999) (TV)	Herself - Audience Member	1999	-	5.9 (423)

35.	"The Directors" (1999)	Herself (1 episode)	1999	-	7.6 (81)
	1 TV episode: "The Directors: The Films of Steven Spielberg (#2.3)" Herself
36.	Living Positive (1999)	Narrator	1999	-	-

37.	"Healthy Kids" (1998)	Herself	1998	-	-

38.	"HBO First Look" (1992)	Herself (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	6.4 (154)
	1 TV episode: "HBO First Look: Amistad (#4.8)" Herself
39.	3rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1997) (TV)		1997	-	5.4 (25)

40.	Celebrate the Dream: 50 Years of Ebony Magazine (1996) (TV)	Herself	1996	-	3.2 (13)

41.	50 Years of Funny Females (1995) (TV)	Herself - Host	1995	-	3.9 (34)

42.	"She TV" (1994)	Herself (unknown episodes, 1994)	1994	-	5.0 (8)

43.	The Walt Disney Company Presents the American Teacher Awards (1994) (TV)	Herself	1994	-	-

44.	"The Sinbad Show" (1993)	Herself (1 episode, 1994)	1994	-	6.0 (80)
	AKAs: Sinbad (UK) 1 TV episode: "The Sinbad Show: The Telethon (#1.17)" Herself
45.	"Hollywood Women" (1994)	Talking head / soundbites (1 episode, 1993)	1993	-	7.3 (20)
	1 TV episode: "Hollywood Women: Money and Power (#1.3)" Talking head/soundbites
46.	Soul Train Comedy Awards (1993) (TV)	Herself (Host)	1993	-	5.7 (17)

47.	"A Different World" (1987)	Herself (1 episode, 1992)	1992	-	6.3 (829)
	1 TV episode: "A Different World: Honeymoon in L.A.: Part 1 (#6.1)" (uncredited) Herself
48.	Motown 30: What's Goin' On! (1990) (TV)	Herself	1990	-	4.7 (11)

49.	"Great Performances" (1972)	Herself (1 episode, 1990)	1990	-	8.4 (105)
	1 TV episode: "Great Performances: Spike & Co.: Do It Acapella (#19.1)" Herself
50.	Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990) (TV)	Herself	1990	-	6.7 (34)

51.	Rapmania: The Roots of Rap (1990) (TV)	Herself	1990	-	7.0 (5)

52.	Story of a People: The Black Road to Hollywood (1990) (TV)	Herself	1990	-	-

53.	All-Star Tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1989) (TV)	Herself	1989	-	-

54.	"Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1983)	Herself (3 episodes, 1985-1989)	1989	-	-
	3 TV episodes: "Ebony/Jet Showcase: (1989-10-06)" Herself "Ebony/Jet Showcase: (1989-02-24)" Herself "Ebony/Jet Showcase: (1985-11-15)" Herself
55.	"Soul Train" (1971)	Herself - Guest (1 episode, 1989)	1989	-	6.4 (102)
	1 TV episode: "Soul Train: Debbie Allen/Heavy D & the Boyz (#19.1)" Herself - Guest
56.	The Debbie Allen Special (1989) (TV)	Herself - Host	1989	-	-

57.	Las Vegas: An All-Star 75th Anniversary (1987) (TV)	Herself	1987	-	-

58.	Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987) (TV)	Herself	1987	-	6.6 (43)

59.	Emmanuel Lewis: My Very Own Show (1987) (TV)	Herself	1987	-	-

60.	"Square One TV" (1987)	Herself (1 episode, 1987)	1987	-	8.4 (141)
	1 TV episode: "Square One TV: (#1.10)" Herself
61.	The 8th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1987) (TV)	Herself	1987	-	-

62.	19th Annual NAACP Image Awards (1987) (TV)	Herself - Co-host	1987	-	4.1 (19)

63.	Liberty Weekend (1986) (TV)	Herself	1986	-	7.1 (26)

64.	The 40th Annual Tony Awards (1986) (TV)	Herself - Presenter & Performer	1986	-	-

65.	Motown Returns to the Apollo (1985) (TV)	Herself	1985	-	9.3 (36)

66.	The 57th Annual Academy Awards (1985) (TV)	Herself - Performer	1985	-	5.6 (93)

67.	Night of 100 Stars II (1985) (TV)	Herself	1985	-	6.4 (18)

68.	The 27th Annual Grammy Awards (1985) (TV)	Herself	1985	-	3.4 (5)

69.	Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration (1985) (TV)	Herself	1985	-	8.6 (29)

70.	"Star Search" (1983)	Herself - Introducer (1 episode, 1984)	1984	-	4.5 (72)
	1 TV episode: "Star Search: (#2.14)" Herself - Introducer
71.	"Fame" (1982)	Herself (3 episodes, 1983-1984)	1984	-	6.5 (443)
	3 TV episodes: "Fame: Fame Looks at Music '83 (#3.11)" Herself "Fame: The Kids from 'Fame' in Israel (#3.4)" Herself "Fame: The Kids from Fame in Concert (#2.20)" Herself
72.	The 11th Annual American Music Awards (1984) (TV)	Herself - Presenter	1984	-	6.1 (20)

73.	A Celebration of Life: A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. (1984) (TV)	Herself	1984	-	-

74.	The Best of Everything (1983) (TV)	Herself	1983	-	4.2 (23)

75.	The 4th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1983) (TV)	Herself - Host	1983	-	-

76.	Texaco Star Theater: Opening Night (1983) (TV)	Herself	1983	-	5.3 (10)

77.	Battle of the Network Stars XIII (1982) (TV)	Host	1982	-	3.8 (13)

78.	Battle of the Network Stars XII (1982) (TV)	Herself - NBC Team Contestant	1982	-	2.1 (81)

79.	The 54th Annual Academy Awards (1982) (TV)	Herself - Performer	1982	-	5.4 (63)

80.	The 39th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1982) (TV)	Herself	1982	-	5.5 (15)

81.	The 34th Annual Tony Awards (1980) (TV)	Herself - Performer	1980	-	2.7 (13)

82.	"The Hollywood Squares" (1965)	Guest Appearance (1 episode, 1979)	1979	-	6.6 (115)
	1 TV episode: "The Hollywood Squares: (1979-01-01)" Guest Appearance
83.	The Sentry Collection Presents Ben Vereen: His Roots (1978) (TV)	Herself	1978	-	-

84.	"Black Journal" (1968)	Herself (1 episode, 1975)	1975	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Black Journal: (1975-03-06)" (as Deborah Allen) Herself

Archive Footage
	1.	"La imagen de tu vida"
		1 TV episode: Episode #1.3 (2006) Lydia Grant
	2.	"Great Performances"
		1 TV episode: Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of the Tony Awards (2005) Herself/Performer

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