Debbie Allen

Actress

1950-01-16

Debbie Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, and director known for her work on Fame and Greys Anatomy. She is also an influential arts educator.

Quotes by Debbie Allen

I use something that is a real staple in the directing world. It's called a dance floor. You lay it down so that it's so smooth you can roll around, and you can put furniture on top of it. It's seamless and you don't see it.
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There are some scenes that work beautifully in a moving, sweeping master, which is how I like to work.
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The riot isn't seen in the movie, but it is alluded to. He has this one speech that gives a great sense of texture and paints a picture of what was happening in Harlem then.
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Time management is a big part of the director's job.
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Making this movie was a great opportunity for me to explore high-definition. I'm glad I got to see what the challenges are, what makes it better. It works wonderfully.
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