Vivian Nichole Nixon (born May 31, 1984) is an American actress and dancer.[1] She played Dr. Hannah Brody in the medical drama series Grey's Anatomy and voices Millie in the adult animated web series Helluva Boss.
Born in Miami, Florida, she is one of three children of former NBA star Norm Nixon and actress Debbie Allen.[2] She was named after her grandmother Vivian Ayers-Allen. Her aunt is actress Phylicia Rashad and her younger brother is basketball player Norm E. Nixon Jr. Vivian took gymnastics until she was 13, but when a fellow gymnast fell and was seriously injured, her mother took her out of the sport. She went on to study at the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, D.C. and at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
Careeredit
On her final year of the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program in Dance, Nixon was cast as Kalimba in the Broadway production of Hot Feet, the classic storyline of The Red Shoes with a '70s funk facelift, and Kalimba is the ambitious girl at the center of it who can't stop dancing (literally).[1][3] She was named of the top "25 to Watch" by Dance Magazine in 2007.[4] Her regional credits, including Alan Johnson's West Side Story (Anita), Bayou Legend (Sara), Pearl (Pearl), Soul Possessed, Dreams, Brothers of the Knight and The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker. She performed on the European tour of West Side Story and Harriet. Nixon has appeared in films 500 Days of Summer and Top Five. On television, she had secondary roles in the Fox musical series Glee and NBC's Smash. In 2015, she began appearing as Dr. Hannah Brody in the ABC medical drama series, Grey's Anatomy. In 2020, she appeared in its spin-off series, Station 19. In December 2020, she began voicing Millie in the web series Helluva Boss in all episodes, except the pilot. Nixon is associate director at Debbie Allen Dance Academy.[5][6]
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Nixon has one daughter, born on February 7, 2019.[7]
Interview with Vivian Nixon regarding her role in Hot Feet
December 08, 2023
vivian, nixon, vivian, nichole, nixon, born, 1984, american, actress, dancer, played, hannah, brody, medical, drama, series, grey, anatomy, voices, millie, adult, animated, series, helluva, boss, bornvivian, nichole, nixon, 1984, 1984, miami, florida, occupati. Vivian Nichole Nixon born May 31 1984 is an American actress and dancer 1 She played Dr Hannah Brody in the medical drama series Grey s Anatomy and voices Millie in the adult animated web series Helluva Boss Vivian NixonBornVivian Nichole Nixon 1984 05 31 May 31 1984 age 39 Miami Florida U S Occupation s Actress dancerYears active1991 presentSpouseJazzton WilliamsChildren2ParentsNorm Nixon father Debbie Allen mother RelativesDeVaughn Nixon brother Phylicia Rashad aunt Condola Rashad cousin Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Filmography 4 1 Film 4 2 Television 4 3 References 5 External linksEarly life editBorn in Miami Florida she is one of three children of former NBA star Norm Nixon and actress Debbie Allen 2 She was named after her grandmother Vivian Ayers Allen Her aunt is actress Phylicia Rashad and her younger brother is basketball player Norm E Nixon Jr Vivian took gymnastics until she was 13 but when a fellow gymnast fell and was seriously injured her mother took her out of the sport She went on to study at the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington D C and at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy Career editOn her final year of the Ailey Fordham BFA Program in Dance Nixon was cast as Kalimba in the Broadway production of Hot Feet the classic storyline of The Red Shoes with a 70s funk facelift and Kalimba is the ambitious girl at the center of it who can t stop dancing literally 1 3 She was named of the top 25 to Watch by Dance Magazine in 2007 4 Her regional credits including Alan Johnson s West Side Story Anita Bayou Legend Sara Pearl Pearl Soul Possessed Dreams Brothers of the Knight and The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker She performed on the European tour of West Side Story and Harriet Nixon has appeared in films 500 Days of Summer and Top Five On television she had secondary roles in the Fox musical series Glee and NBC s Smash In 2015 she began appearing as Dr Hannah Brody in the ABC medical drama series Grey s Anatomy In 2020 she appeared in its spin off series Station 19 In December 2020 she began voicing Millie in the web series Helluva Boss in all episodes except the pilot Nixon is associate director at Debbie Allen Dance Academy 5 6 Personal life editNixon has one daughter born on February 7 2019 7 Filmography editFilm edit Year Title Role Notes2009 500 Days of Summer Dancer2010 Louis Anaya Bolden s Muse2014 Top Five Jasmine2015 Bolden Ayan2020 Hubie Halloween DJ Aurora s radio voice Christmas on the Square BessieTelevision edit Year Title Role Notes2009 Glee Andrea Cohen Episodes Pilot Acafellas and Journey to Regionals Everybody Hates Chris Pretty Woman Episode Everybody Hates Fake IDs 2012 Smash Dancer 10 episodes2013 Boardwalk Empire Onyx Club Dancer Farewell Daddy Blues 2014 It Could Be Worse Receptionist Episode Fate Power Fiona Episodes Who You With and Loyalty 2015 2020 Grey s Anatomy Dr Hannah Brody Recurring role 17 episodes2020 Station 19 Dr Hannah Brody Episodes I Know This Bar and House Where Nobody Lives 2020 present Helluva Boss Millie voice YouTube seriesReferences edit a b Mandel Lyssa May 22 2015 Vivian Nixon Broadway com Interview Retrieved May 1 2006 Company Johnson Publishing August 14 2006 Jet Johnson Publishing Company via Google Books Lanes Elliot BWW Interview Theatre Life with Debbie Allen and Vivian Nixon BroadwayWorld com 25 To Watch Dance Magazine January 4 2007 Debbie Allen Dance Academy Staff DADA Retrieved 2023 09 20 SIMPLY JESSICA Vivian Nixon launches Fit Program at Debbie Allen Dance Academy September 24 2015 Debbie Allen Gushes About Becoming a First Time Grandma Exclusive March 25 2019 External links editVivian Nixon at IMDb Interview with Vivian Nixon regarding her role in Hot Feet Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vivian Nixon amp oldid 1188655099, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
