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Deborah Kaye Allen was born in Houston, Texas, to African-American parents, Vivian Elizabeth (Ayers), a poet and art director, and Andrew Arthur Allen, an orthodontist. As a child, Debbie, her older brother, Andrew (called Tex), and her older sister, actress Phylicia Rashad, lived in Mexico to escape US racism. Their mother decided to live there ...
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The Watchmen and San Andreas star leans into a different side of herself to play a hard-hitting new role.
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Actress (55 credits)
Actress (55 credits)
2011-2019
Grey's Anatomy
(TV Series)
Dr. Catherine Avery / Dr. Catherine Fox
Dr. Catherine Avery / Dr. Catherine Fox
- Jump Into the Fog
(2019)
... Dr. Catherine Fox
- Drawn to the Blood
(2019)
... Dr. Catherine Fox
- The Whole Package
(2019)
... Dr. Catherine Fox
- We Didn't Start the Fire
(2019)
... Dr. Catherine Fox
- Girlfriend in a Coma
(2019)
... Dr. Catherine Fox
2018-2019
S.W.A.T.
(TV Series)
Charice Harrelson
Charice Harrelson
- Trigger Creep
(2019)
... Charice Harrelson
- Day of Dread
(2019)
... Charice Harrelson
- Rocket Fuel
(2019)
... Charice Harrelson
- Invisible
(2019)
... Charice Harrelson
- Jack
(2019)
... Charice Harrelson
2006-2007
Everybody Hates Chris
(TV Series)
Gun Woman / Mother
Gun Woman / Mother
- Everybody Hates Minimum Wage
(2007)
... Gun Woman
- Everybody Hates Elections
(2006)
... Mother
2006
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story
(TV Movie)
American Idol Auditionee in Sunglasses (uncredited)
American Idol Auditionee in Sunglasses (uncredited)
1995-1997
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
(TV Series)
Lola / Precious
Lola / Precious
- Thumbelina
(1997)
... Lola (voice)
- Beauty and the Beast
(1995)
... Precious (voice)
1995-1996
In the House
(TV Series)
Jackie Warren
Jackie Warren
- Hoop Screams
(1996)
... Jackie Warren
- Close Encounters of the Worst Kind
(1996)
... Jackie Warren
- Home Again
(1996)
... Jackie Warren
- A Major Problem
(1996)
... Jackie Warren
- Three the Hard Way
(1996)
... Jackie Warren
1996
C-Bear and Jamal
(TV Series)
(voice)
1991-1992
A Different World
(TV Series)
Dr. Langhorne / Debbie Allen
Dr. Langhorne / Debbie Allen
- Honeymoon in L.A.: Part 1
(1992)
... Debbie Allen (uncredited)
- Twelve Steps of Christmas
(1991)
... Dr. Langhorne
- Ex-Communication
(1991)
... Dr. Langhorne
1991
Quantum Leap
(TV Series)
Joanna Chapman
Joanna Chapman
- Private Dancer - October 6, 1979
(1991)
... Joanna Chapman
1982-1987
Fame
(TV Series)
Lydia Grant / The Good Witch of the South
Lydia Grant / The Good Witch of the South
- Baby, Remember My Name
(1987)
... Lydia Grant
- Alice Doesn't Work Here Anymore
(1987)
... Lydia Grant
- Of Cabbages and Kings
(1987)
... Lydia Grant
- Reggie and Rose
(1987)
... Lydia Grant
- The Lounge Singer Who Knew Too Much
(1987)
... Lydia Grant
1984
Celebrity
(TV Mini-Series)
Regina Brown
Regina Brown
- Part 3
(1984)
... Regina Brown
- Part 2
(1984)
... Regina Brown
- Part 1
(1984)
... Regina Brown
1979-1983
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Reesa Marlowe / Selena Moore
Reesa Marlowe / Selena Moore
- Isaac's Aegean Affair/The Captain and the Kid/Poor Rich Man/The Dean and the Flunkee: Part 2
(1983)
... Reesa Marlowe
- Isaac's Aegean Affair/The Captain and the Kid/Poor Rich Man/The Dean and the Flunkee: Part 1
(1983)
... Reesa Marlowe
- Love Me, Love My Dog/Poor Little Rich Girl/The Decision
(1979)
... Selena Moore
1980
Drawing Power
(TV Series)
(voice)
1979
Roots: The Next Generations
(TV Mini-Series)
Nan Branch Haley
Nan Branch Haley
- Part VI (1939-1950)
(1979)
... Nan Branch Haley
1976
Good Times
(TV Series)
Diana Buchanan
Diana Buchanan
- J.J.'s Fiancée: Part 2
(1976)
... Diana Buchanan (as Deborah Allen)
- J.J.'s Fiancée: Part 1
(1976)
... Diana Buchanan (as Deborah Allen)
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Producer (20 credits)
Producer (20 credits)
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Director (48 credits)
Director (48 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (19 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (19 credits)
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Soundtrack (12 credits)
Soundtrack (12 credits)
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Art department (1 credit)
Art department (1 credit)
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Writer (2 credits)
Writer (2 credits)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (190 credits)
Self (190 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
Archive footage (3 credits)
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TV infomercial: COPA Hair Relaxer. See more »Alternate Names:
Deborah Allen | Debra AllenHeight:
5' 2" (1.57 m)
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[on working with rapper Malicious Jynx (2005)] There is just something about him, he is so talented and so gifted, so flamboyant and so charismatic. He doesn't deserve the harsh criticism he receives. Anyone who listens to his albums with their hearts and their ears will see his love, and his warmth. He is such a lovely young man and I love him for that. He gets negative publicity but people need ... See more »Trivia:
Daughter Vivian Nixon followed in Debbie's footsteps by playing Debbie's "Anita" role in a 2006 revival of the musical The Making of 'West Side Story' (1985). Debbie returned to her hometown of Houston to see her daughter perform. See more »Star Sign:
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