Norm Nixon married Debbie Allen in 1984, over 40 years ago. Surprisingly, before their marriage, Nixon and Allen were featured in the 1979 film “The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh.” It is unknown how the pair met, but the world has loved their lovely bond. True love becomes 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 the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA.
The Los Angeles Lakers selected him with the 22nd overall choice in the 1977 NBA draft. Nixon played for Scavolini Pesaro in Italy in addition to the NBA. He was known as “Stormin’ Norman” and was an NBA All-Star twice. His Lakers career featured NBA titles in 1980 and 1982, heralding the start of the famed Showtime era.
Nixon was a multi-talented athlete in high school, in addition to his basketball abilities. He played basketball and football and excelled in track and field, particularly the 440-yard sprint. He also won the regional high jump championship, reaching 6 feet 5 inches. Notably, 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 well-known American artist. She has dabbled in acting, dancing, choreography, songwriting, directing, and producing. She was also a past 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 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 ambitious young dancers her expertise and talents.
How Many Kids Does the Couple Have?
The pair has four children: two from Norman’s previous marriage (Tristan Fuller-Nixon and DeVaughn Nixon) and two from their own marriage (Vivian Nichole Williams and Norman Ellard Nixon Jr.). Vivian Nichole is a dancer and married lady who married artist Jazzston 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 appearances. He was a collegiate basketball player at Wofford collegiate before becoming an actor.
