Debra Martin Chase | |
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| Born | October 11, 1956 Great Lakes, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Mount Holyoke College Harvard Law School |
| Occupation | Producer |
Debra Martin Chase (born October 11, 1956) is an American film, television, and theater producer. Three-time Tony Award winning and three-time Emmy Award nominated producer, Chase is an entertainment industry icon and trailblazer as the first Black female producer to have a deal at any major studio. She is also the first Black woman to produce a film that grossed over $100 million. To date, her films have grossed over a half billion dollars at the box office.