Debra Wilson Biography

Occup.	Comedian
From	USA
Born	April 26, 1970
Age	53 years

Early Life
Debra Renee Wilson, additionally referred to as Debra Wilson Skelton, was born upon April 26, 1970, in South Ozone Park, Queens, New York City, USA. Wilson, an African-American, was elevated in Ozone Park as well as later participated in the New York City High School of the Performing Arts. She uncovered her passion for acting and carrying out and also, inspired by this interest, Wilson sharpened her skills by taking part in numerous senior high school plays as well as dramatization clubs.

Surge to Fame
In 1992, Wilson got her initial big break when she was cast as a collection regular on the illustration comedy television program "Uptown Comedy Club". The show provided her with an indispensable system to showcase her talent for funny and her present for impacts. Her exceptional efficiency on the program caught the attention of traditional television networks, as well as she was ultimately grabbed as a cast participant for the renowned illustration comedy series "MADtv" in 1995.

Wilson was a popular participant of the original "MADtv" actors, staying a pillar on the show up until 2003. Throughout her time on "MADtv", her ability for impersonating celebrities as well as public figures came to be apparent. A few of her most renowned actings consist of Oprah Winfrey, Whitney Houston, as well as Mariah Carey.

Tv as well as Film Career
Debra Wilson expanded her career perspectives after her "MADtv" days and also made several appearances on popular television programs such as "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine", "The X-Files", and "The Norm Show". She likewise landed persisting functions on collection like "The Oblongs", "Clone High", and also "The Proud Family".

Wilson's successes were not restricted to television, as she likewise showed up in a number of motion pictures, such as "Blue Streak" (1999), "Scary Movie 4" (2006), as well as "Avatar" (2009).

Voice Acting
Along with her on-screen looks, Debra Wilson has actually likewise carved out a successful career as a voice starlet. She has offered her voice to countless computer animated TV programs and also movies, such as "Justice League Unlimited", "The Boondocks", and "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness". Wilson's voice acting job also includes video games, where she has actually taken on functions in popular titles like "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas", "Fallout: New Vegas", as well as "Batman: Arkham Knight".

Personal Life
Debra Wilson wed her spouse, Cliff Skelton, in April 2006. The pair has maintained a low-profile personal life, maintaining their connection mainly out of the public eye. Wilson's other passions consist of fighting styles, which she has actually researched and also exercised for several years. She holds a black belt in Shotokan Karate, a standard Japanese martial art, as well as a second-degree black belt in Kung Fu.

Legacy
Debra Wilson's profession has covered over nearly 3 decades, showcasing her extraordinary skill as well as convenience as a performer. Distinguished for her proficient impersonations, funny prowess, as well as exciting voice acting work, Wilson has actually made invaluable payments to the entertainment industry. With a job that reveals no indications of decreasing, Debra Wilson continues to captivate and motivate target markets with her exceptional abilities.

Our collection contains 24 quotes who is written / told by Debra.

Related authors: Oprah Winfrey (Entertainer), Whitney Houston (Musician), Mariah Carey (Musician), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Ice T (Musician)

24 Famous quotes by Debra Wilson

"I've played piano and guitar when I was younger"

"We always performed for our church, but we also just performed whenever the family got together"

"My family is very theatrical"

"Chick Corea was a great influence on me, musically, as I was growing up"

"And I used to listen to a lot of jazz"

"Watched Star Wars in 77 and that's when I got into watching films. I was just blown away by it"

"Singing was the big focus and outlet for me"

"I got an early education from television"

"When I was five years old I knew I wanted to act"

"This business is all about being seen, and the more people see you the better"

"I'm not the classic type - fair skin, very beautiful women of a classic type, I'm talking about now"

"I have to approach my life in this way so I can do what I need to do, and do it very well"

"There is a class system in acting just like in anything else. Black females fall in a category below black male actors"

"People who don't use the tools given to them only injure themselves"

"My older sister Nikki went to Hampton music school in Virginia, then to another school later in New York"

"My driving force is spirituality"

"I hated stand-up"

"I fit into the quirky, character class type of actor"

"Voice is my instrument"

"I was a shy little girl, nothing like what I am now"

"So many comics have such low self-esteem"

"It's all about humanity, humility, and integrity"

"If you're going to do something, make it right and make it as good as you can. Don't waste anybody's time, especially your own"

"I face every project the same way - do it right and give 110%. 100% isn't good enough"