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| Born | January 16, 1950 |
| Hometown | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Net worth | $4 million |
| Height | 5'2" (1.57m) |
| Spouse | Norm Nixon (m 1984 - present) , Win Wilford (m 1975 - 1983) |
| Children | Vivian Nixon |
| Parents | Vivian Ayers Allen |
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Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Deadwyler and Common on How Going to an HBCU Helped Them Succeed in Hollywood
- In the three decades since School Daze and the equally influential TV series A Different World were released, HBCUs, or historically Black colleges and universities, have seen a resurgence of much-needed attention. In 2019, Beyoncé’s Homecoming docufilm celebrated Black marching band and dance team culture, a pinnacle of any HBCU football game. The 2021 inauguration […]
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Fame | Nominated |
| 1985 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | Fame | Nominated |
| 1984 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | Fame | Nominated |
| 1984 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Fame | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Fame | Nominated |
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S.W.A.T. Sneak Peek: Debbie Allen Returns to Meet Hondo's Baby Girl
Debbie Allen returns to CBS’ S.W.A.T. this Friday, for the first time in a minute — and it is for the best of reasons, as Charice meets her son Hondo’s newborn daughter. And TVLine has an exclusive sneak peek. In the exclusive clip above, Nichelle (played by Rochelle Aytes) is still reeling from the rigor […]
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The Weekender: Parking Is a Deal-Breaker
Here are five things to do in L.A. this weekend... with parking
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Kim Raver Hoped Fans ‘Screamed Out Loud’ After Huge Cliffhanger in TV Directing Debut
The longtime cast member helmed the first chapter of a two-episode event featuring the return of Kate Walsh’s Addison Montgomery
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Kim Raver on Directing That Abortion Conflict Cliffhanger
[The story contains major spoilers from Grey’s Anatomy‘s March 23 episode, “Training Day.”] Kim Raver cites an expression in medicine when talking about where she got the bug to direct: See one, do one. The actress has, in the span of more than a decade, starred on Grey’s Anatomy as Dr. Teddy Altman. She joined […]
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Disney’s ‘Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes’ Partners With Debbie Allen’s Dance Academy
When “Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes” first came across Debbie Allen’s desk for a potential partnership, both parties realized what a good fit they could be with their common interests. The original action-adventure animated series follows Kiya, a seven-year-old African girl, whose passions in life are dancing and martial arts, which also become her superpowers. […]
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Kim Raver on how 'Grey's Anatomy' puts women at center
“Grey’s Anatomy” has long championed women’s rights and female leadership on and offscreen — not only does the long-running hospital drama cover contentious topics like abortion, but it also offers women on the show a chance to expand their roles behind the scenes. Kim Raver is the latest cast member in that spotlight, playing both the new hospital chief in front of the camera and a first-time director behind it. Raver, who portrays surgeon Teddy Altman, has directed “Training Day,” an episode
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Debbie Allen on the legacy of 'Grey's Anatomy' and the power of dance to solve the world's problems: 'Get over here, Putin. You do a kick ball change.'
The acclaimed actress, director, producer and choreographer likens her dancers to superheroes.
- EntertainmentThe Root
2023 Oscars: Most Memorable Best Original Song Performances
We all know the Best Original Song performances are the most entertaining part of the Oscars. With Rihanna set to sing her nominated track “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, it’s definitely time to take a look back at some of the most memorable Best Original Song Performances. You’ll probably start asking yourself why some of these songs didn’t win.
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Stephen 'Twitch' Boss honored by wife Allison Holker and by Ellen DeGeneres at memorial
'He chose love, grace and kindness. And he deserves to be celebrated,' said Allison Holker, who married Stephen 'Twitch' Boss in 2013.
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ABC Releases New Details About Meredith’s Farewell ‘Grey’s’ Episode—Here’s What Her Departure Means
It’s official: ABC has set an official date for Meredith Grey’s departure as a lead character on Grey’s Anatomy. Last month, the medical drama aired the season 19 winter finale, which teased the beginning of the end for Meredith (played by Ellen Pompeo). At the time, the network announced that the show will return from winter break on February 23, 2023. It also confirmed that the next episode, titled “I’ll Follow the Sun,” will double as a farewell for Meredith because Pompeo is stepping down as
