Andrew Arthur Allen Sr is the father of Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad. His daughters are both successful and well-known entertainers. Debbie is an actress, dancer, choreographer, singer-songwriter, director, and producer. Phylicia is an actress, singer, director and the first black actress to win the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (for her role in the revival of A Raisin in the Sun).

Andrew Arthur Allen Sr: Bio Summary

Who Is Andrew Arthur Allen Sr?

Andrew Arthur Allen Sr was born on 30 July 1921, in Lobdell, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA. He is the son of Lloyd Allen and Goldia M. Jackson Allen. There isn’t much information about how and where he grew up, his family history, and his relatives.

Andrew Arthur Allen Sr was a very educated person. He reportedly attended Howard University and graduated in 1946 with a bachelor’s degree in dentistry. He practiced dentistry and became a dentist. He was an orthodontist.

Andrew Arthur Allen Sr was married to Vivian Ayers. Vivian is an artist, poet, playwright, scholar, and publisher. She was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. During Andrew and Vivian’s union, they had four children. Their children are all doing great in different fields.

They chose different career paths and have become successful. The most notable among their children are their two daughters Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen. Phylicia works as an actress, singer, and director and is also the dean of the College of Fine Arts at Howard University.

Debbie Allen is an actress, dancer, choreographer, singer-songwriter, director, producer, and a former member of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. Both Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen are well-known in the entertainment industry. They have both won several accolades for their work.

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Also, Andrew and Vivian’s other children are Hugh Allen, a real estate banker in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Andrew Arthur Allen Jr also known as Tex Allen, a musician. Eventually, Andrew and Vivian ended their marriage. Andrew went on to marry Eleanor Ann Allen.

What Happened To Andrew Arthur Allen Sr?

Andrew Arthur Allen Sr passed away on the 14th of October 1983. He died when he was at the age of 62 years old. He died in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA and is buried in Houston National Cemetery, in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. The cause of his death is unknown.

Andrew Arthur Allen Sr kept a close relationship with his children. His children remained close to him until his death. Even after his demise his daughters, Phylicia Rashad, and Debbie Allen still share posts of him on their various social media handles, often on Father’s Day.

Phylicia Rashad shared a photo of Andrew on Instagram revealing that, although her father is not alive, he still lives within the hearts of his children. She wrote the caption: Our father, Dr. Andrew A. Allen, lives within our hearts. We remember and say “Happy Father’s Day!”

Debbie Allen also took to Instagram to reveal that she still misses her father. She wrote: On October 14th, Daddy joined God’s Gospel Choir. We love you everyday. We miss you everyday. We remember all that you have given us EVERYDAY. Tex, Lish, Hugh, and Debborah❤️❤️❤️🥲🥲🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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