Debbie Harry

Birth Name:

Deborah Ann Harry

Birth Place:

Miami, Florida, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actress, Music department, Producer

Began supporting charities devoted to fighting cancer and endometriosis
Was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006
Was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female in 1989 for her performance in 1988's "Hairspray․"
Started out playing in the New York club scene, notably at CBGB
Quote: "I'm in this for the business or else I'd be out having a good time, right?"
Quote: "There are a few instant prodigies, and they're wonderful, but the rest of us have to practice, practice, practice to get good․"
Her solo studio albums include "KooKoo," "Rockbird," "Def, Dumb & Blonde," "Debravation" and "Necessary Evil․"
Best known as the lead singer of the punk rock and new wave band Blondie
Her girlhood crushes included Clark Gable, Cary Grant and Dean Martin
Her likeness was made into a limited edition bobble head

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