Norm Nixon married Debbie Allen in 1984, more than 40 years ago. Surprisingly, 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 loved their beautiful relationship. True love gets better with time, which can be seen in their passion and persistence. Norman Ellard Nixon is a former American 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 22nd overall in the 1977 NBA draft. In addition to the NBA, Nixon also played for Scavolini Pesaro in Italy. He was known as “Stormin’ Norman” and was a two-time NBA All-Star. His career with the Lakers included NBA titles in 1980 and 1982, heralding the start of Showtime’s glory era.
In high school, Nixon was a multi-talented athlete in addition to his basketball skills. He played basketball and football and excelled in athletics, especially the 440-yard sprint. He also won the regional championship in the high jump, clearing 6 feet 5 inches. Significantly, 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. She tried her hand at acting, dancing, choreography, songwriting, directing and producing. She was also a former member of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. Her incredible career includes 20 Emmy Award nominations, two Tony Award nominations, a Golden Globe Award triumph 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 her acting skills, has directed over 50 television and cinema productions. She founded the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles in 2001, where she now teaches aspiring young dancers with her expertise and talents.
How many children does the couple have?
The couple has four children: two from Norman’s previous marriage (Tristan Fuller-Nixon and DeVaughn Nixon) and two from his own marriage (Vivian Nichole Williams and Norman Ellard Nixon Jr.). Vivian Nichole is a dancer and married lady who is married to Jazzston artist Darel Williams and has two lovely children. Similarly, their son, Norm Nixon Jr., is a comedian, musician, producer and actor known for his stand-up performances. He was a varsity basketball player at Wofford University before becoming an actor.
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