Debbie AllenDebbie Allen.jpgAllen in 2012Born Deborah Kaye AllenJanuary 16, 1950 (age 68)Houston, Texas, U.S.Nationality AmericanEducation Howard UniversityOccupation Actress, choreographer, dancer, film director, television director, television producerYears active 1976–presentSpouse(s) Win Wilford (m. 1975–1983)Norm Nixon (m. 1984)Relatives Phylicia Rashad (sister)Vivian Nixon (daughter)Awards 1982 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography (Fame)1982 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress