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Films in Production (5 titles)	Budget	Status
Move Self Self See fewer		Completed
Negotiating America: Vegetable Soup and Television's Attempt to End Racism Self Self See fewer		Post-Prod
Own the 8 Count Self Self See fewer
Silent Rhythm Vivian White Vivian White See fewer	$10MM	Pre-Prod
Splinter Mrs. James Mrs. James See fewer		Completed

Films in Production (5 titles)

Budget

Status

Move
Self Self See fewer

Completed

Negotiating America: Vegetable Soup and Television's Attempt to End Racism
Self Self See fewer

Post-Prod

Own the 8 Count
Self Self See fewer

Silent Rhythm
Vivian White Vivian White See fewer

$10MM

Pre-Prod

Splinter
Mrs. James Mrs. James See fewer

Completed

Television in Production (2 titles)	Episodes	Status
TV Years (TV Series) - Self (1 episode) Self (1 episode) See fewer — TV Years 1982 Self Self See fewer	1
Untitled Fame Drama (TV Series) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer		Development Unknown

Television in Production (2 titles)

Episodes

Status

TV Years
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode) Self (1 episode) See fewer

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TV Years 1982 Self Self See fewer

Untitled Fame Drama
(TV Series) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer

Development Unknown

Past Film & Video (33 titles)

Budget

Opening Weekend

Gross
(US & Canada)

Gross
(Worldwide)

The Six Triple Eight (2024)
Choreography By Choreography By See fewer

Excessive (2023)
Actress Actress See fewer

King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones (2022)
Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer

A Jazzman's Blues (2022)
Choreographer Choreographer See fewer

Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker (2020)
Executive Produced By: Stage Production, Stage Production Directed By Executive Produced By: Stage Production, Stage Production Directed By See fewer

Christmas on the Square (2020)
Executive Producer, Director Executive Producer, Director See fewer

Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back (2019)
Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer

A Star for Rose (2013)
Producer, Rose Producer, Rose See fewer

Alex in Wonderland: Interview with Debbie Allen (2010)
(Video) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer

Alex in Wonderland: Rehearsing Wonderland (2010)
(Video) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer

Fame (2009)
Ms. Angela Simms Ms. Angela Simms See fewer

$18MM

$10MM

$22MM

$77MM

Next Day Air (2009)
Ms. Jackson Ms. Jackson See fewer

$3MM

$4.1MM

$10MM

Tournament of Dreams (2007)
Rhonda Dillins Rhonda Dillins See fewer

$1.5MM

Inland Empire (2006)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

$28K

$1.1MM

$4.3MM

Confessions of an Action Star (2005)
Debbie Allen / Deity Debbie Allen / Deity See fewer

$3.4MM

That's So Raven: Supernaturally Stylish (2004)
(Video) - Director Director See fewer

The Last Day (Akher Yawm) (2004)
(Video) - Choreographer Choreographer See fewer

The Painting (2001)
Executive Producer, Bertha Lee Gilmore Executive Producer, Bertha Lee Gilmore See fewer

$976

$4K

All About You (2001)
Ruth Ruth See fewer

Everything's Jake (2000)
Librarian Librarian See fewer

$900K

Kirk Franklin: The Nu Nation Tour (1999)
(Video) - Director Director See fewer

Amistad (1997)
Producer, Soundtrack ("The Ladder Is Broken", "Ya Weh", "Let's Stand Together", "Today We Face The Wall"), Writer: "Timuyandya" Producer, Soundtrack ("The Ladder Is Broken", "Ya Weh", "Let's Stand Together", "Today We Face The Wall"), Writer: "Timuyandya" See fewer

$36MM

$4.6MM

$44MM

Out-of-Sync (1995)
Manicurist, Director Manicurist, Director See fewer

$1.5MM

Forget Paris (1995)
Choreographer Choreographer See fewer

$5.8MM

$33MM

Mona Must Die (1994)
Betty Betty See fewer

Blank Check (1994)
Yvonne Yvonne See fewer

$13MM

$5.4MM

$31MM

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)
Michelle Michelle See fewer

$14MM

$4.9MM

$18MM

Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986)
Soundtrack ("The Fight Song") Soundtrack ("The Fight Song") See fewer

$8.5MM

The River Rat (1984)
Performer: "Halfway Right" (as Deborah Allen), Writer: "Halfway Right" (as Deborah Allen) Performer: "Halfway Right" (as Deborah Allen), Writer: "Halfway Right" (as Deborah Allen) See fewer

$441K

$1.1MM

Bagets (1984)
Performer: "Baby I Lied" (uncredited) Performer: "Baby I Lied" (uncredited) See fewer

Ragtime (1981)
Sarah Sarah See fewer

$151K

$15MM

Fame (1980)
Lydia Lydia See fewer

$118K

$21MM

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979)
Ola (as Debra Allen) Ola (as Debra Allen) See fewer

$4MM

$13K

$8.3MM

Past Television (94 titles)	Episodes
Grey's Anatomy (2010–2025) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (205 episodes, 2015), Dr. Catherine Fox / Dr. Catherine Avery (99 episodes, 2011), Director (42 episodes, 2010), Directed By (2 episodes, 2017) Executive Producer (205 episodes, 2015), Dr. Catherine Fox / Dr. Catherine Avery (99 episodes, 2011), Director (42 episodes, 2010), Directed By (2 episodes, 2017) See fewer Only the Strong Survive (Oct 9, 2025) Season 22, Episode 1 - Executive Producer, Dr. Catherine Fox, Director Executive Producer, Dr. Catherine Fox, Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	233
A Motown Christmas (2024) (TV Special) - Executive Producer, Choreographer Executive Producer, Choreographer See fewer
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (2024) (TV Mini-series) - Mama Wheeler (1 episode, 2024) Mama Wheeler (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Round Seven: Jekyll Island (Oct 3, 2024) Season 1, Episode 7 - Mama Wheeler Mama Wheeler See fewer	1
The Ms. Pat Show (2021–2023) (TV Series) - Director (3 episodes, 2021), Director (1 episode, 2021) Director (3 episodes, 2021), Director (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Father Christmas (Nov 23, 2023) Season 3, Episode 10 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
S.W.A.T. (2018–2023) (TV Series) - Charice Harrelson (12 episodes, 2018) Charice Harrelson (12 episodes, 2018) See fewer Genesis (Apr 7, 2023) Season 6, Episode 18 - Charice Harrelson Charice Harrelson See fewer See more See fewer Loading	12
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022–2023) (TV Series) - Myrtle (voice) (2 episodes, 2022) Myrtle (voice) (2 episodes, 2022) See fewer Old Towne Road Part II (Feb 1, 2023) Season 2, Episode 1 - Myrtle (voice) Myrtle (voice) See fewer Old Towne Road Part I (Apr 20, 2022) Season 1, Episode 10 - Myrtle (voice) Myrtle (voice) See fewer	2
Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All! (2022) (TV Special) - Executive Creative Director Executive Creative Director See fewer
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (2022) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2022) Director (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Robyn (Mar 11, 2022) Season 1, Episode 2 - Director Director See fewer	1
The 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors (2021) (TV Special) - Archive Source Archive Source See fewer
Grace and Frankie (2020) (TV Series) - Dorothy (1 episode, 2020) Dorothy (1 episode, 2020) See fewer The Short Rib (Jan 15, 2020) Season 6, Episode 8 - Dorothy Dorothy See fewer	1
Raven's Home (2018) (TV Series) - Aunt Maureen (1 episode, 2018) Aunt Maureen (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Switch or Treat (Oct 19, 2018) Season 2, Episode 16 - Aunt Maureen Aunt Maureen See fewer	1
Grey's Anatomy: The Webisodes (2018) (TV Series) - Dr. Catherine Fox (video) (1 episode, 2018) Dr. Catherine Fox (video) (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Music Supervisor (Oct 4, 2018) Season 4, Episode 1 - Dr. Catherine Fox (video) Dr. Catherine Fox (video) See fewer	1
Step Up: High Water (2018) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2018) Director (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Solo (Jan 31, 2018) Season 1, Episode 2 - Director Director See fewer	1
Grey's Anatomy: Post-Op (2017) (TV Mini-series) - Executive Producer (6 episodes, 2017) Executive Producer (6 episodes, 2017) See fewer Debbie Allen (Nov 15, 2017) Season 1, Episode 8 - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
Insecure (2016) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2016) Director (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Guilty as Fuck (Nov 13, 2016) Season 1, Episode 6 - Director Director See fewer	1
Jane the Virgin (2014–2016) (TV Series) - Beverly Flores (1 episode, 2016), Director (2 episodes, 2014) Beverly Flores (1 episode, 2016), Director (2 episodes, 2014) See fewer Chapter Forty-Three (May 9, 2016) Season 2, Episode 21 - Beverly Flores Beverly Flores See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Survivor's Remorse (2015) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2015) Director (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Guts (Oct 17, 2015) Season 2, Episode 9 - Director Director See fewer	1
Scandal (2014–2015) (TV Series) - Director (3 episodes, 2014) Director (3 episodes, 2014) See fewer I'm Just a Bill (Apr 16, 2015) Season 4, Episode 19 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Empire (2015) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2015) Director (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Who I Am (Mar 18, 2015) Season 1, Episode 12 - Director Director See fewer	1
How to Get Away with Murder (2014) (TV Series) - Directed By (1 episode, 2014) Directed By (1 episode, 2014) See fewer He Has a Wife (Nov 13, 2014) Season 1, Episode 8 - Directed By Directed By See fewer	1
Witches of East End (2014) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2014) Director (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Boogie Knight (Aug 10, 2014) Season 2, Episode 5 - Director Director See fewer	1
Let's Stay Together (2013) (TV Series) - Cougar (1 episode, 2013), Director (3 episodes, 2013) Cougar (1 episode, 2013), Director (3 episodes, 2013) See fewer Kita's Got a Gun (May 21, 2013) Season 3, Episode 9 - Cougar, Director Cougar, Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Army Wives (2013) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2013) Director (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Adjustment Period (May 19, 2013) Season 7, Episode 11 - Director Director See fewer	1
The Client List (2013) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2013) Director (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Heaven's Just a Sin Away (Apr 28, 2013) Season 2, Episode 8 - Director Director See fewer	1
Milk & Honey (2012) (TV Series) - Eva Monroe (1 episode, 2012) Eva Monroe (1 episode, 2012) See fewer Episode #1.1 (Jan 14, 2012) Season 1, Episode 1 - Eva Monroe Eva Monroe See fewer	1
Grace (2011) (TV Movie) - Helen Grace Helen Grace See fewer
Hellcats (2010–2011) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 2010), Choreographer (1 episode, 2010) Director (2 episodes, 2010), Choreographer (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Land of 1,000 Dances (May 10, 2011) Season 1, Episode 21 - Director Director See fewer Pledging My Love (Nov 17, 2010) Season 1, Episode 10 - Director, Choreographer Director, Choreographer See fewer	2
Fake It Til You Make It (2010) (TV Series) - Reggie's Mama (1 episode, 2010) Reggie's Mama (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Residual Income (Jun 8, 2010) Season 1, Episode 3 - Reggie's Mama Reggie's Mama See fewer	1
My Parents, My Sister & Me (2009–2010) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (10 episodes, 2009), Director (3 episodes, 2009) Executive Producer (10 episodes, 2009), Director (3 episodes, 2009) See fewer Puppy Love (May 22, 2010) Season 1, Episode 10 - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	10
Everybody Hates Chris (2006–2009) (TV Series) - Gun Woman / Mother (2 episodes, 2006), Director (10 episodes, 2006) Gun Woman / Mother (2 episodes, 2006), Director (10 episodes, 2006) See fewer Everybody Hates Tasha (Apr 24, 2009) Season 4, Episode 20 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	11
The Game (2008) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2008) Director (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Oh, What a Night (Nov 28, 2008) Season 3, Episode 9 - Director Director See fewer	1
Girlfriends (2005–2008) (TV Series) - Director (9 episodes, 2005) Director (9 episodes, 2005) See fewer Stand and Deliver (Feb 11, 2008) Season 8, Episode 13 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	9
All of Us (2003–2007) (TV Series) - Kate (1 episode, 2004), Director (44 episodes, 2003) Kate (1 episode, 2004), Director (44 episodes, 2003) See fewer The Wedding Singers (May 14, 2007) Season 4, Episode 22 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	44
I Was a Network Star (2006) (TV Movie) - Director, Writer Director, Writer See fewer
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006) (TV Movie) - American Idol Auditionee in Sunglasses (uncredited), Director American Idol Auditionee in Sunglasses (uncredited), Director See fewer
That's So Raven (2004–2006) (TV Series) - Director (5 episodes, 2004), Choreographer (2 episodes, 2004) Director (5 episodes, 2004), Choreographer (2 episodes, 2004) See fewer Be Prepared (May 12, 2006) Season 4, Episode 8 - Director, Choreographer Director, Choreographer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
Higglytown Heroes (2005) (TV Series) - The Dance Instructor Hero (voice) (1 episode, 2005) The Dance Instructor Hero (voice) (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Twinkle Twinkle Little Fish/All the Wrong Moves (Nov 15, 2005) The Dance Instructor Hero (voice) The Dance Instructor Hero (voice) See fewer	1
Fame (TV Series) - Producer, Choreographer Producer, Choreographer See fewer
The Parkers (2003) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2003) Director (1 episode, 2003) See fewer The Good, the Bad, and the Funny (May 5, 2003) Season 4, Episode 23 - Director Director See fewer	1
The Twilight Zone (2003) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2003) Director (1 episode, 2003) See fewer The Monsters Are on Maple Street (Feb 19, 2003) Season 1, Episode 31 - Director Director See fewer	1
The Division (2003) (TV Series) - Wanda (1 episode, 2003) Wanda (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (Jan 19, 2003) Season 3, Episode 3 - Wanda Wanda See fewer	1
Cool Women (2002) (TV Series) - Executive Producer, Director (1 episode, 2002) Executive Producer, Director (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Singers/Actresses (Jan 10, 2002) Director Director See fewer	1
PBS Hollywood Presents (2001) (TV Series) - Co-executive Producer (1 episode, 2001), Quilly McGrath (1 episode, 2001), Director (1 episode, 2001) Co-executive Producer (1 episode, 2001), Quilly McGrath (1 episode, 2001), Director (1 episode, 2001) See fewer The Old Settler (Apr 25, 2001) Season 1, Episode 1 - Co-executive Producer, Quilly McGrath, Director Co-executive Producer, Quilly McGrath, Director See fewer	1
The Old Settler (2001) (TV Movie) - Executive Producer, Quilly (nee 'Queen Esther'), Director Executive Producer, Quilly (nee 'Queen Esther'), Director See fewer
Michael Jordan: An American Hero (1999) (TV Movie) - Deloris Jordan Deloris Jordan See fewer
The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999) (TV Special) - Choreographer Choreographer See fewer
Martin Luther King Special One Day (1998) (TV Movie) - Executive Producer, Director Executive Producer, Director See fewer
Linc's (1998) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 1998) Director (1 episode, 1998) See fewer March on Washington: Part 1 (Sep 26, 1998) Season 1, Episode 10 - Director Director See fewer	1
The Jamie Foxx Show (1997–1998) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 1997) Director (2 episodes, 1997) See fewer Soul Mate to Cellmate (Jan 11, 1998) Season 2, Episode 13 - Director Director See fewer Misery Loves Company (Oct 26, 1997) Season 2, Episode 7 - Director Director See fewer	2
Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage (1997) (TV Movie) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Cosby (1997) (TV Series) - Debra (1 episode, 1997) Debra (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Dating Games (Nov 3, 1997) Season 2, Episode 8 - Debra Debra See fewer	1
Between Brothers (1997) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 1997) Director (2 episodes, 1997) See fewer The List (Oct 23, 1997) Season 1, Episode 5 - Director Director See fewer The Big Three-Oh (Sep 18, 1997) Season 1, Episode 2 - Director Director See fewer	2
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995–1997) (TV Series) - Lola / Precious (voice) (2 episodes, 1995), Performer: "One Cool Numba" (1 episode, 1997) Lola / Precious (voice) (2 episodes, 1995), Performer: "One Cool Numba" (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Thumbelina (Apr 20, 1997) Season 2, Episode 2 - Lola (voice), Performer: "One Cool Numba" Lola (voice), Performer: "One Cool Numba" See fewer Beauty and the Beast (May 21, 1995) Season 1, Episode 11 - Precious (voice) Precious (voice) See fewer	2
C-Bear and Jamal (1996–1997) (TV Series) - Actress (voice), Voice Director (13 episodes, 1996) Actress (voice), Voice Director (13 episodes, 1996) See fewer Most Valuable Grandpa (Feb 22, 1997) Season 1, Episode 13 - Voice Director Voice Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
Touched by an Angel (1996) (TV Series) - Valerie Hill (1 episode, 1996) Valerie Hill (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Sins of the Father (Sep 29, 1996) Season 3, Episode 4 - Valerie Hill Valerie Hill See fewer	1
In the House (1995–1996) (TV Series) - Jackie Warren (26 episodes, 1995) Jackie Warren (26 episodes, 1995) See fewer Hoop Screams (May 13, 1996) Season 2, Episode 20 - Jackie Warren Jackie Warren See fewer See more See fewer Loading	26
Michael Jackson: One Night Only (1995) (TV Special) - Creative Consultant Creative Consultant See fewer
The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV Special) - Choreographer Choreographer See fewer
The Sinbad Show (1993–1994) (TV Series) - Debbie Allen (2 episodes, 1994), Director (7 episodes, 1993) Debbie Allen (2 episodes, 1994), Director (7 episodes, 1993) See fewer The Telethon (Mar 3, 1994) Season 1, Episode 17 - Debbie Allen Debbie Allen See fewer See more See fewer Loading	9
A Different World (1988–1993) (TV Series) - Producer (122 episodes, 1988), Debbie Allen / Dr. Langhorne (3 episodes, 1991), Director (83 episodes, 1988), Main Title (120 episodes, 1988) Producer (122 episodes, 1988), Debbie Allen / Dr. Langhorne (3 episodes, 1991), Director (83 episodes, 1988), Main Title (120 episodes, 1988) See fewer College Kid (Jul 10, 1993) Season 6, Episode 23 - Producer, Director, Main Title Producer, Director, Main Title See fewer See more See fewer Loading	122
Sinbad: Afros and Bellbottoms (1993) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993) (TV Special) - Choreographer Choreographer See fewer
Quantum Leap (1991–1993) (TV Series) - Joanna Chapman (1 episode, 1991), Director (2 episodes, 1991), Choreographer (1 episode, 1991) Joanna Chapman (1 episode, 1991), Director (2 episodes, 1991), Choreographer (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Revenge of the Evil Leaper - September 16, 1987 (Feb 23, 1993) Season 5, Episode 17 - Director Director See fewer Private Dancer - October 6, 1979 (Mar 20, 1991) Season 3, Episode 14 - Joanna Chapman, Director, Choreographer Joanna Chapman, Director, Choreographer See fewer	2
The Boys (1992) (TV Movie) - Executive Producer, Director Executive Producer, Director See fewer
Stompin' at the Savoy (1992) (TV Movie) - Estelle, Director Estelle, Director See fewer
Sunday in Paris (1991) (TV Movie) - Executive Producer, Sunday Chase Executive Producer, Sunday Chase See fewer
Motown 30: What's Goin' on! (1990) (TV Special) - Choreographer Choreographer See fewer
Polly: Comin' Home! (1990) (TV Movie) - Director, Choreographer Director, Choreographer See fewer
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 1990) Director (2 episodes, 1990) See fewer Bang the Drum, Ashley (Sep 17, 1990) Season 1, Episode 2 - Director Director See fewer The Fresh Prince Project (Sep 10, 1990) Season 1, Episode 1 - Director Director See fewer	2
The Magical World of Disney (1989) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 1989), Choreographer (1 episode, 1989), Writer: "Stand Up" (1 episode, 1989) Director (1 episode, 1989), Choreographer (1 episode, 1989), Writer: "Stand Up" (1 episode, 1989) See fewer Polly (Nov 12, 1989) Season 34, Episode 6 - Director, Choreographer, Writer: "Stand Up" Director, Choreographer, Writer: "Stand Up" See fewer	1
The Debbie Allen Special (1989) (TV Special) - Director, Writer, Choreographer Director, Writer, Choreographer See fewer
The Cosby Show (1988) (TV Series) - Emma (1 episode, 1988) Emma (1 episode, 1988) See fewer If the Dress Fits, Wear It (Dec 8, 1988) Season 5, Episode 9 - Emma Emma See fewer	1
Family Ties (1987–1988) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 1987) Director (2 episodes, 1987) See fewer The Play's the Thing (Jan 10, 1988) Season 6, Episode 17 - Director Director See fewer Higher Love (Jan 22, 1987) Season 5, Episode 15 - Director Director See fewer	2
Fame (1982–1987) (TV Series) - Co-producer (25 episodes, 1984), Producer: Stage Show (1 episode, 1983), Lydia Grant / The Good Witch of the South (130 episodes, 1982), Director (10 episodes, 1984), Performer: "Fame" (1 episode, 1987), … See more Co-producer (25 episodes, 1984), Producer: Stage Show (1 episode, 1983), Lydia Grant / The Good Witch of the South (130 episodes, 1982), Director (10 episodes, 1984), Performer: "Fame" (1 episode, 1987), Writer: "The Ring Of Love" (1 episode, 1987), Performer: "It Ain't Necessarily So", "The Man I Love" (1 episode, 1987), Performer: "Think Big" (1 episode, 1987), Soundtrack (2 episodes, 1984), Performer: "Private Eye" (1 episode, 1987), Performer: "A Woman Needs A Man" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1986), Artistic Consultant (6 episodes, 1985), Performer: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" (1 episode, 1985), Choreographer (66 episodes, 1982), Dance Consultant (20 episodes, 1983), Performer: "Come Join The Party" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1985), Lyrics: "Mickey" (1 episode, 1985), Lyrics: "The Haukilau Song" (1 episode, 1985), Music: "The Haukilau Song" (1 episode, 1985), Performer: "Aquarius" (1 episode, 1985), Performer: "Come Join The Party", "Hush, Little Baby" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1984), Performer: "Sweet Dreams", "Beat It", "Baby Be Mine", "Billie Jean", "You Are The Sun, You Are The Rain" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1984), Concert Staging (1 episode, 1983), Performer: "Higher Ground", "Memory", "Starmaker", "A Special Place", "I Still Believe In Me", "Be My Music" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1983), Performer: "High Fidelity", "Starmaker", "A Special Place", "I Still Believe In Me", "We Got The Power" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1983), Performer: "Over The Rainbow", "Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead" (1 episode, 1983), Performer: "You Are My Sunshine" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1983), Performer: "Dancing Endlessly" (1 episode, 1982), Performer: "There's A Train" (1 episode, 1982), Performer: "Body Language" (1 episode, 1982), Performer: "A Special Place", "Starmaker" (1 episode, 1982), Performer: "Carnival" (1 episode, 1982), Performer: "Starmaker" (1 episode, 1982), Performer: "Could We Be Magic Like You" (1 episode, 1982), Performer: "I Still Believe In Me" (1 episode, 1982) See fewer Baby, Remember My Name (May 18, 1987) Season 6, Episode 24 - Lydia Grant, Director, Performer: "Fame" Lydia Grant, Director, Performer: "Fame" See fewer See more See fewer Loading	136
The Bronx Zoo (1987) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 1987) Director (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Lost and Found (May 6, 1987) Season 1, Episode 8 - Director Director See fewer	1
The 40th Annual Tony Awards (1986) (TV Special) - Performer: "I'm A Brass Band" Performer: "I'm A Brass Band" See fewer
Dancing in the Wings (1985) (TV Movie) - Debbie Debbie See fewer
Motown Returns to the Apollo (1985) (TV Special) - Choreographer Choreographer See fewer
The 57th Annual Academy Awards (1985) (TV Special) - Performer: "Footloose" Performer: "Footloose" See fewer
Celebrity (1984) (TV Mini-series) - Regina Brown (3 episodes, 1984) Regina Brown (3 episodes, 1984) See fewer Part 3 (Feb 14, 1984) Season 1, Episode 3 - Regina Brown Regina Brown See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Women of San Quentin (1983) (TV Movie) - Carol Freeman Carol Freeman See fewer
Parade of Stars (1983) (TV Special) - Performer: "J'ai Deux Amours", "I'm Just Wild About Harry" Performer: "J'ai Deux Amours", "I'm Just Wild About Harry" See fewer
The Love Boat (1979–1983) (TV Series) - Reesa Marlowe / Selena Moore (3 episodes, 1979) Reesa Marlowe / Selena Moore (3 episodes, 1979) See fewer 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 - Reesa Marlowe Reesa Marlowe See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Taxi (1982) (TV Series) - Special Choreography (1 episode, 1982) Special Choreography (1 episode, 1982) See fewer Elaine and the Monk (Dec 2, 1982) Season 5, Episode 10 - Special Choreography Special Choreography See fewer	1
The 34th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1982) (TV Special) - Choreographer Choreographer See fewer
The 54th Annual Academy Awards (1982) (TV Special) - 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) 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) See fewer
Alice at the Palace (1982) (TV Movie) - Red Queen Red Queen See fewer
Drawing Power (TV Series) - Actress (voice) Actress (voice) See fewer
The 34th Annual Tony Awards (1980) (TV Special) - Performer: "America" Performer: "America" See fewer
Ebony, Ivory and Jade (1979) (TV Movie) - Claire 'Ebony' Bryant Claire 'Ebony' Bryant See fewer
Roots: The Next Generations (1979) (TV Mini-series) - Nan Branch Haley (1 episode, 1979) Nan Branch Haley (1 episode, 1979) See fewer Part VI (1939-1950) (Feb 23, 1979) Season 1, Episode 6 - Nan Branch Haley Nan Branch Haley See fewer	1
The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened (1977) (TV Movie) - Julie Sutton (as Deborah Allen) Julie Sutton (as Deborah Allen) See fewer
3 Girls 3 (1977) (TV Series) - Performer: "One", "Razzle Dazzle" (1 episode, 1977) Performer: "One", "Razzle Dazzle" (1 episode, 1977) See fewer Pilot (Mar 30, 1977) Season 1, Episode 1 - Performer: "One", "Razzle Dazzle" Performer: "One", "Razzle Dazzle" See fewer	1
Good Times (1976) (TV Series) - Diana Buchanan (as Deborah Allen) (2 episodes, 1976) Diana Buchanan (as Deborah Allen) (2 episodes, 1976) See fewer J.J.'s Fiancée: Part 2 (Jan 13, 1976) Season 3, Episode 18 - Diana Buchanan (as Deborah Allen) Diana Buchanan (as Deborah Allen) See fewer J.J.'s Fiancée: Part 1 (Jan 6, 1976) Season 3, Episode 17 - Diana Buchanan (as Deborah Allen) Diana Buchanan (as Deborah Allen) See fewer	2

Past Television (94 titles)

Episodes

Grey's Anatomy (2010–2025)
(TV Series) - Executive Producer (205 episodes, 2015), Dr. Catherine Fox / Dr. Catherine Avery (99 episodes, 2011), Director (42 episodes, 2010), Directed By (2 episodes, 2017) Executive Producer (205 episodes, 2015), Dr. Catherine Fox / Dr. Catherine Avery (99 episodes, 2011), Director (42 episodes, 2010), Directed By (2 episodes, 2017) See fewer

Only the Strong Survive (Oct 9, 2025) Season 22, Episode 1 - Executive Producer, Dr. Catherine Fox, Director Executive Producer, Dr. Catherine Fox, Director See fewer

See fewer

233

A Motown Christmas (2024)
(TV Special) - Executive Producer, Choreographer Executive Producer, Choreographer See fewer

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (2024)
(TV Mini-series) - Mama Wheeler (1 episode, 2024) Mama Wheeler (1 episode, 2024) See fewer

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How to Get Away with Murder (2014)
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Witches of East End (2014)
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Let's Stay Together (2013)
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Milk & Honey (2012)
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I Was a Network Star (2006)
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Higglytown Heroes (2005)
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The Twilight Zone (2003)
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The Division (2003)
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The Old Settler (2001)
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Michael Jordan: An American Hero (1999)
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The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999)
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Linc's (1998)
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Michael Jackson: One Night Only (1995)
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The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995)
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Sinbad: Afros and Bellbottoms (1993)
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The Boys (1992)
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Stompin' at the Savoy (1992)
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Sunday in Paris (1991)
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Motown 30: What's Goin' on! (1990)
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The Magical World of Disney (1989)
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The Debbie Allen Special (1989)
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The Cosby Show (1988)
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Baby, Remember My Name (May 18, 1987) Season 6, Episode 24 - Lydia Grant, Director, Performer: "Fame" Lydia Grant, Director, Performer: "Fame" See fewer

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The Bronx Zoo (1987)
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Women of San Quentin (1983)
(TV Movie) - Carol Freeman Carol Freeman See fewer

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The Love Boat (1979–1983)
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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 - Reesa Marlowe Reesa Marlowe See fewer

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Taxi (1982)
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The 34th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1982)
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The 54th Annual Academy Awards (1982)
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Alice at the Palace (1982)
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Ebony, Ivory and Jade (1979)
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Roots: The Next Generations (1979)
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The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened (1977)
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3 Girls 3 (1977)
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Good Times (1976)
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J.J.'s Fiancée: Part 2 (Jan 13, 1976) Season 3, Episode 18 - Diana Buchanan (as Deborah Allen) Diana Buchanan (as Deborah Allen) See fewer

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The Hollywood Squares (Daytime) (1979) (TV Series) - Self - Panelist (1 episode, 1979) Self - Panelist (1 episode, 1979) See fewer Episode dated 1 January 1979 (Jan 1, 1979) Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer
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Black Journal (1975) (TV Series) - Self (as Deborah Allen) (1 episode, 1975) Self (as Deborah Allen) (1 episode, 1975) See fewer Episode dated 6 March 1975 (Mar 6, 1975) Self (as Deborah Allen) Self (as Deborah Allen) See fewer

Self (255 titles)

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Entertainment Tonight (2008–2025)
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Episode #44.200 (Apr 29, 2025) Season 44, Episode 200 - Self Self See fewer

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The Jennifer Hudson Show (2023–2025)
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Today (2014–2025)
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Tamron Hall (2020–2024)
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Tamron's Holiday Wish List #2 (Dec 19, 2024) Season 6, Episode 66 - Self Self See fewer

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The Global Impact Awards (2024)
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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus (2024)
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The View (2024)
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Cast of "A Different World"/Huey Lewis (Apr 17, 2024) Season 27, Episode 148 - Self Self See fewer

The 15th Annual AAFCA Awards (2024)
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Mad House (2023)
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Fame Costs (Dec 18, 2023) Season 1, Episode 10 - Self Self See fewer

The Hidden Power of Purpose (2023)
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See It Loud: The History of Black Television (2023)
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Drama Deconstructed (Jul 23, 2023) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self - Actress, Director - Grey's Anatomy Self - Actress, Director - Grey's Anatomy See fewer

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13th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards (2023)
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Red Table Talk (2022)
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An RTT Special Event: A Different World Reunion (Dec 19, 2022) Season 5, Episode 25 - Self Self See fewer

Extra (2022)
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Episode #29.76 (Dec 1, 2022) Season 29, Episode 76 - Self Self See fewer

Inside the Black Box (2022)
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Debbie Allen and Rob Morgan Visit the Black Box (Dec 1, 2022) Season 2, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer

Masters of the Game
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Superstar (2022)
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Superstar Patrick Swayze (Apr 14, 2022) Season 1, Episode 7 - Self Self See fewer

Soul of a Nation (2022)
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Screen Queens Rising (Feb 3, 2022) Self Self See fewer

Janet Jackson. (2022)
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One Thousand Years of Slavery (2021)
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The Reckoning (Nov 9, 2021) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer

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Hollywood Insider (2021)
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A Tribute to Debbie Allen: Dancer, Actress, And Producer Extraordinaire (Oct 16, 2021) Season 13, Episode 63 - Self Self See fewer

Sundays with Sid (2021)
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The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards (2021)
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The 2021 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (2021)
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Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2021)
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Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts (2021)
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Intuition (Jul 28, 2021) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer

Reunion Road Trip (2021)
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Reunion Road Trip: It's a Different World (Jun 30, 2021) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer

The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2021)
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Stephen tWitch Boss/Debbie Allen/Madeline Brewer (Jun 14, 2021) Season 18, Episode 164 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

The 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors (2021)
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NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas (2021)
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Episode dated 4 June 2021 (Jun 4, 2021) Self Self See fewer

CBS Mornings (2020–2021)
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Episode dated 28 May 2021 (May 28, 2021) Self Self See fewer

Episode dated 27 November 2020 (Nov 27, 2020) Self Self See fewer

GMA3 (2021)
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April Verrett/Amy Brenneman/Debbie Allen (Feb 4, 2021) Season 2, Episode 97 - Self Self See fewer

The Legacy: 75 Years of Blacks on Television
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The Talk (2011–2020)
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Debbie Allen/Michael Bolton/Matoma (Dec 23, 2020) Season 11, Episode 62 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

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Cardi Tries (2020)
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Cardi Tries Ballet (Dec 17, 2020) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer

PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton (2020)
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Episode dated 6 December 2020 (Dec 6, 2020) Self Self See fewer

Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker (2020)
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The Kelly Clarkson Show (2020)
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Debbie Allen/Mandy Moore (Nov 24, 2020) Season 2, Episode 47 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

IMDb Interviews (2020)
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Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square (Nov 19, 2020) Season 2, Episode 105 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

The Carlos Watson Show (2020)
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'Fame' Star Debbie Allen Talks COVID, BLM and Kobe (Oct 5, 2020) Season 1, Episode 41 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

Uncensored (2020)
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Debbie Allen (Oct 4, 2020) Season 3, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer

Stars in the House (2020)
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FAME TV Reunion (Sep 26, 2020) Season 1, Episode 267 - Self Self See fewer

Fame 40th Anniversary Special (Jul 23, 2020) Season 1, Episode 202 - Self Self See fewer

Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance (2020)
Self - Expert Self - Expert See fewer

Access Hollywood (2020)
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Episode #24.230 (Jun 9, 2020) Season 24, Episode 230 - Self Self See fewer

The Real (2015–2020)
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The Real From Home!: Debbie Allen/Hotline Bling (Apr 23, 2020) Season 6, Episode 141 - Self Self See fewer

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Celebrity Page (2020)
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Episode #5.116 (Feb 10, 2020) Season 5, Episode 116 - Self Self See fewer

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards (2020)
(TV Special) - Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer

Home & Family (2017–2019)
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Maggie Lawson/Debbie Allen (Nov 26, 2019) Season 8, Episode 60 - Self Self See fewer

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Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back (2019)
Self Self See fewer

The 20th Annual Women Image Awards (2019)
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Icons of Dance (2018)
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The 4th Annual Carney Awards (2018)
(TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer

Melody Trice Special Events (2018)
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8th Annual Choreography Awards (Oct 23, 2018) Self Self See fewer

They've Gotta Have Us (2018)
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Black Film Is Not a Genre (Feb 5, 2020) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self - Actress, Dancer, Choreographer, Director, and Producer Self - Actress, Dancer, Choreographer, Director, and Producer See fewer

Legends and Pioneers (Feb 5, 2020) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - Actress, Dancer, Choreographer, Director, and Producer Self - Actress, Dancer, Choreographer, Director, and Producer See fewer

American Tap (2018)
Self Self See fewer

The Last Days of Michael Jackson (2018)
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Theatre Corner (2017)
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Actress Debbie Allen (Nov 22, 2017) Season 2, Episode 9 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

Broadway: The Next Generation (2017)
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Grey's Anatomy: Post-Op (2017)
(TV Mini-series) - Self / Self - Dr. Catherine Avery (1 episode, 2017) Self / Self - Dr. Catherine Avery (1 episode, 2017) See fewer

Debbie Allen (Nov 15, 2017) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self / Self - Dr. Catherine Avery Self / Self - Dr. Catherine Avery See fewer

Larry King Now (2017)
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Debbie Allen on directing, 'Grey's Anatomy', & Cosby (Oct 18, 2017) Season 6, Episode 38 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

Dance Family (2017)
Self Self See fewer

Essence 10th Anniversary Black Women in Hollywood Awards (2017)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Hollywood Today Live (2016)
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Bullying (Aug 22, 2016) Self Self See fewer

Unsung Hollywood (2015–2016)
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Jasmine Guy (Jul 27, 2016) Season 3, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer

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TV Land Icon Awards 2016 (2016)
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Collector's Café (2016)
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Essence Ninth Annual Black Women in Hollywood (2016)
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Dance Moms (2016)
(TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2016) Self (2 episodes, 2016) See fewer

Debbie Allen to the Rescue (Feb 16, 2016) Season 6, Episode 8 - Self Self See fewer

Abby's Replaceable (Feb 2, 2016) Season 6, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer

To Her Own Rhythm (2015)
Self Self See fewer

VH1 Big in 2015 with Entertainment Weekly (2015)
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FabLife (2015)
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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 - Self Self See fewer

Access Daily (2015)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2015) Self (1 episode, 2015) See fewer

Episode dated 4 November 2015 (Nov 4, 2015) Self Self See fewer

BET Honors (2015)
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Oprah: Where Are They Now? (2014)
(TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2014) Self (2 episodes, 2014) See fewer

A Different World Cast Reunion, Soap Star Finola Hughes & Kiss' Paul Stanley (Oct 26, 2014) Season 5, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer

Debbie Allen/Facts of Life Stars/William Shatner (Jan 17, 2014) Season 3, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer

So You Think You Can Dance (2007–2014)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest Judge (21 episodes, 2007) Self - Guest Judge (21 episodes, 2007) See fewer

Winner Announced (Sep 3, 2014) Season 11, Episode 15 - Self - Guest Judge Self - Guest Judge See fewer

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The Rock Newman Show (2014)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2014) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2014) See fewer

Debbie Allen on the Rock Newman Show (Jul 7, 2014) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

The 66th Annual Directors Guild Awards (2014)
(TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer

Move TV (2012–2013)
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Beginnings (Dec 22, 2013) Self Self See fewer

Debbie Allen (May 4, 2012) Self Self See fewer

Good Day L.A. (2013)
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Episode dated 11 December 2013 (Dec 11, 2013) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

Episode dated 11 September 2013 (Sep 11, 2013) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

The Queen Latifah Show (2013)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) See fewer

Debbie Allen, Rose McGowan, Carol Burnett's Big Find and Five Foods to Enhance Your Beauty (Nov 12, 2013) Season 1, Episode 42 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

2013 Soul Train Awards (2013)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley (2013)
Self Self See fewer

Celebrity Ghost Stories (2012)
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Diane Neal/Debbie Allen/Kevin Sorbo/Debbie Matenopoulos (Sep 22, 2012) Season 4, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer

Talk Stoop (2012)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2012) Self (1 episode, 2012) See fewer

Master Class (Apr 21, 2012) Season 4, Episode 9 - Self Self See fewer

Washington Watch with Roland Martin (2012)
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Episode dated 12 February 2012 (Feb 12, 2012) Self Self See fewer

Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy (2012)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

West Side Story: A Place for Us - West Side Story's Legacy (2011)
(Short) - Self Self See fewer

West Side Story: Pow! The Dances of West Side Story (2011)
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The Wendy Williams Show (2011)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2011) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2011) See fewer

Beauty Trends (Nov 11, 2011) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

The Interviews: An Oral History of Television (2011)
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Dibbie Allen (Apr 15, 2011) Self Self See fewer

The Mo'Nique Show (2010)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2010) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2010) See fewer

Episode dated 27 October 2010 (Oct 27, 2010) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

Dishing Tea with Big Meach (2010)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2010) Self (1 episode, 2010) See fewer

Dance 10, Looks Sensational!!! (Sep 9, 2010) Self Self See fewer

Live from Studio Five (2010)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2010) Self (1 episode, 2010) See fewer

Episode #1.128 (Mar 22, 2010) Season 1, Episode 128 - Self Self See fewer

VH1 Rock Docs (2010)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2010) Self (1 episode, 2010) See fewer

Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America (Feb 5, 2010) Self Self See fewer

Loose Women (2009)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2009) Self (1 episode, 2009) See fewer

Episode #14.62 (Nov 25, 2009) Season 14, Episode 62 - Self Self See fewer

Breakfast (2009)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2009) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2009) See fewer

Episode dated 20 August 2009 (Aug 20, 2009) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

Black to the Future (2009)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2009) Self (1 episode, 2009) See fewer

Hour 4: The 00s (Feb 27, 2009) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer

The Compass (2009)
Self Self See fewer

Bring Back... Fame (2008)
(TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer

The Wonder Kids (2008)
Self Self See fewer

The 2007 Miss America Pageant (2007)
(TV Special) - Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer

I Was a Network Star (2006)
(TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer

BET Awards 2006 (2006)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Legends Ball (2006)
(TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer

Battle Night: The Krump Wars (2005)
(Video) - Self Self See fewer

TV Land Confidential (2005)
(TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2005) Self (2 episodes, 2005) See fewer

Being Bad Behind the Scenes (Oct 19, 2005) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer

Network Notes (Sep 14, 2005) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer

Mississippi Rising (2005)
(TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer

Back to Bel-Air: A Fresh Look (2005)
(Video) - Self Self See fewer

Black in the 80s (2005)
(TV Mini-series) - Self (3 episodes, 2005) Self (3 episodes, 2005) See fewer

Color TV (Feb 3, 2005) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer

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An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Quincy Jones (2005)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies (2004)
(TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer

The 58th Annual Tony Awards (2004)
(TV Special) - Self - Audience Member Self - Audience Member See fewer

An Evening of Stars: 25th Anniversary Tribute to Lou Rawls (2004)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Showtime at the Apollo (2003)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2003) Self (1 episode, 2003) See fewer

T.I./Kindred the Family Soul (Nov 8, 2003) Season 17, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer

The Producers Guild of America 2th Celebration of Diversity Awards (2003)
(TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer

9th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (2003)
(TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer

Essence Awards (2003)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Fame
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E! True Hollywood Story (2003)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2003) Self (1 episode, 2003) See fewer

Gimme a Break (Apr 27, 2003) Season 7, Episode 24 - Self Self See fewer

Silent Crisis: Diabetes Among Us (2002)
(TV Movie) - Self - Host & Narrator Self - Host & Narrator See fewer

Bill Nye and Debbie Allen Imagine Mars (2002)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Inside TV Land (2002)
(TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2002) Self (2 episodes, 2002) See fewer

Inside TV Land: Taboo TV (Nov 17, 2002) Self Self See fewer

Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television - Variety (Feb 1, 2002) Self Self See fewer

The 4th Annual Family Television Awards (2002)
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20 Years of Must See TV (2002)
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The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo (2002)
(TV Special) - Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited) See fewer

33rd NAACP Image Awards (2002)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

It's Black Entertainment (2002)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Lifetime Presents: Disney's American Teachers Awards (2001)
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Intimate Portrait (1998–2001)
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Jasmine Guy (Jul 2, 2001) Self Self See fewer

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The American Women in Radio and Television Gracie Awards (2001)
(TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer

The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001)
(TV Special) - Self - Audience Member Self - Audience Member See fewer

An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Educational Excellence (2001)
(TV Special) - Self - Co-Host Self - Co-Host See fewer

The Directors (2000)
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The Films of Steven Spielberg (2000) Season 2, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer

Living Positive (1999)
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The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1999)
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Episode #4.16 (Sep 29, 1999) Season 4, Episode 16 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

An American Celebration at Ford's Theater (1999)
(TV Special) - Self - Dancer Self - Dancer See fewer

Stars Over Mississippi (1999)
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The Making of 'Amistad' (1999)
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The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999)
(TV Special) - Self - Audience Member Self - Audience Member See fewer

Biography (1999)
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The Nicholas Brothers: Flying High (Feb 23, 1999) Self Self See fewer

Healthy Kids
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The 1998 Annual Producers Guild of America Awards (1998)
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The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1998)
(TV Special) - Self - Nominee Self - Nominee See fewer

An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Educational Excellence (1998)
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HBO First Look (1997)
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Amistad (Dec 1997) Season 4, Episode 8 - Self Self See fewer

Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage (1997)
(TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer

3rd Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (1997)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

3rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1997)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

28th NAACP Image Awards (1997)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Celebrate the Dream: 50 Years of Ebony Magazine (1996)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Soul Train's 25th Anniversary (1995)
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1995)
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Episode #4.35 (Oct 30, 1995) Season 4, Episode 35 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

1st Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (1995)
(TV Special) - Self - Honoree Self - Honoree See fewer

50 Years of Funny Females (1995)
(TV Movie) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer

The 9th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1995)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

The Wonderful World of Disney: 40 Years of Television Magic (1994)
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The Walt Disney Company Presents the American Teacher Awards (1994)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

She TV
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The Arsenio Hall Show (1989–1994)
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Episode dated 12 May 1994 (May 12, 1994) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

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The 66th Annual Academy Awards (1994)
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The 46th Annual Director's Guild Awards (1994)
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The 1994 Annual American Society of Cinematographers Awards (1994)
(TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer

The 16th Annual CableACE Awards (1994)
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26th NAACP Image Awards (1994)
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Hollywood Women (1993)
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Money and Power (Dec 16, 1993) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer

The 1th Annual Minority Motion Picture Awards (1993)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Soul Train Comedy Awards (1993)
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John & Leeza from Hollywood (1993)
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Episode #1.29 (Jul 22, 1993) Season 1, Episode 29 - Self Self See fewer

The 65th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon (1993)
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The 14th Annual American Black Achievement Awards (1993)
(TV Special) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer

The Whoopi Goldberg Show (1992)
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Episode #1.31 (Oct 26, 1992) Season 1, Episode 31 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

1992 Essence Awards (1992)
(TV Special) - Self - Honoree Self - Honoree See fewer

The 64th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon (1992)
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The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1991)
(TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1991)
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