Norm Nixon married Debbie Allen in 1984, over 40 years ago. Interestingly, before their marriage, Nixon and Allen were featured in the 1979 film “The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh.” It is not known how the couple met, but the world has loved their beautiful bond. True love gets better with time, as seen by their passion and persistence. Norman Ellard Nixon is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA.
The Los Angeles Lakers selected him with the 22nd overall pick in the 1977 NBA draft. Nixon played for Scavolini Pesaro in Italy in addition to the NBA. He is known as “Stormin’ Norman” and is a two-time NBA All-Star. His Lakers career featured NBA titles in 1980 and 1982, marking the start of the famous Showtime era.
Nixon was a talented athlete in high school, in addition to his basketball abilities. He played basketball and football and excelled in track and field, especially the 440-yard dash. He also won the regional high jump championship, clearing 6 feet 5 inches. Mainly, Nixon’s interests extended to music, as he played the trumpet and was a member of the yearbook staff.
Norm Nixon’s wife, Debbie Allen
The former basketball star is married to Deborah Kaye Allen, a famous American artist. He dabbles in acting, dancing, choreography, songwriting, directing, and producing. He has also been a member of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. His remarkable career includes 20 Emmy Award nominations, two Tony Award nominations, Golden Globe Award success, and a plaque on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
One of her most notable roles was as Lydia Grant, a dance instructor, in the musical drama TV series “Fame” (1982-1987). Allen, in addition to his acting abilities, has directed over 50 television and cinema productions. She founded the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles in 2001, where she now teaches young aspiring dancers her expertise and talent.
How many children does the couple have?
The couple has four children: two from Norman’s previous marriages (Tristan Fuller-Nixon and DeVaughn Nixon) and two from their own marriages (Vivian Nichole Williams and Norman Ellard Nixon Jr.). Vivian Nichole is a dancer and married woman who is married to Jazzston artist Darel Williams and has two adorable children. Likewise, their son, Norm Nixon Jr., is a comedian, musician, producer, and actor known for his stand-up act. He was a college basketball player at Wofford college before becoming an actor.
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