Biography
Debbie Allen is an American film and television actress and director.
Acted in 54
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2022
- 2021
Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous
Betty Samson
2010s
- 2017
- 2015
- 2014
The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
Movie
- 2013
A Star for Rose
Rose
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
Tournament of Dreams
Rhonda Dillins
- 2006
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story
American Idol Auditionee in Sunglasses
- 2005
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
Anita (segment "West Side Story") (archive footage)
- 2003
- 2001
The Painting
Bertha Lee Gilmore
All About You
Ruth
The Old Settler
Quilly McGrath
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Michael Jordan: An American Hero
Deloris Jordan
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
C Bear and Jamal
TV
- 1995
Out-of-Sync
Manicurist
- 1994
- 1992
Stompin' at the Savoy
Estelle
- 1991
Sunday in Paris
Sunday Chase
- 1990
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
Movie
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
- 1986
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Michelle
- 1985
Dancing in the Wings
Debbie
Motown Returns to the Apollo
Movie
- 1984
Celebrity
Regina Brown · 3 episodes
- 1983
- 1982
Alice at the Palace
Red Queen
- 1981
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Ola
Ebony, Ivory and Jade
Claire 'Ebony' Bryant
- 1977
The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened
Julie Sutton
- 1976
- 1974
No release date
Splinter
Mrs. James
Directed 36
2020s
- 2026
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
Director
- 2013
- 2012
- 2010
2000s
- 2006
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story
Director
- 2005
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
The Old Settler
Director
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Mariah Carey: Butterfly World Tour - Live at Tokyo Dome
Director
- 1997
Between Brothers
Director
- 1996
- 1995
Out-of-Sync
Director
- 1993
Sinbad: Afros and Bellbottoms
Director
- 1992
Stompin' at the Savoy
Director
- 1990
Polly: Comin' Home!
Director
1980s
- 1989
Polly
Director
- 1987
- 1982
Produced 7
2010s
- 2019
- 2013
A Star for Rose
Producer
1990s
- 1997
Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage
Executive Producer
1980s
- 1987
- 1985
Dancing in the Wings
Producer
Other crew 6
2020s
- 2024
- 2022
- 2020
1990s
- 1995
1980s
- 1989
- 1985
Dancing in the Wings
Choreographer
Wrote 2
2010s
- 2014
The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
Writer
1980s
- 1985
Dancing in the Wings
Writer
Art department 1
2020s
- 2022
Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!
Creative Director
Appearances32
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
The Hidden Power of Purpose
Narrator (voice)
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
Cardi Tries
Self · 1 episode
Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance
Self
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'
Self · 3 episodes
- 2011
A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
Self
2000s
- 2009
- 2005
- 2004
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
Self
- 2002
The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo
Self (uncredited)
It's Black Entertainment
Self
1990s
- 1999
Intimate Portrait: Josephine Baker
Herself
- 1997
Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage
Narrator
- 1993
- 1990
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
Self
1980s
- 1987
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Self
Superstars and their Moms
Self
- 1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Self
- 1984
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
Self - Performer
1970s
- 1971
No release date
Broadway: The Next Generation
Self