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Debra Martin Chase Biography

Birth Name:Debra Martin Chase

Birth Place:Great Lakes, Illinois, United States

Profession Producer

Fast Facts

  • In 2011, she was nominated for a Black Reel Award for her work on "Just Wright․"
  • Recieved the 2013 Trumpet Award for her contributions to the entertainment industry
  • Earned degrees from Mount Holyoke College and Harvard Law School
  • Worked as a lawyer for Columbia Studios before becoming involved with producing
  • Frequently produces films that are associated with the Walt Disney Company
  • Once worked as the head of Mundy Lane Entertainment and Brown House Productions
  • Is the first African American female producer to obtain a deal with a major film studio

Awards

  • 1998Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special: nominated
  • 2011Black Reel-Best Film: nominated
  • 2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special: nominated
  • 2024PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television: nominated