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Debra Byrd(1951-2024)

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  • Actress
  • Additional Crew
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Debra Byrd was born on 19 July 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. She was an actress, known for The Cat Returns (2002), Deliver Us from Eva (2003) and Two Can Play That Game (2001). She died on 5 March 2024 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJuly 19, 1951
DiedMarch 5, 2024(72)
BornJuly 19, 1951
DiedMarch 5, 2024(72)
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Known for

The Cat Returns (2002)
The Cat Returns
7.1
  • Music Department
  • 2002
LL Cool J, Gabrielle Union, Essence Atkins, Dartanyan Edmonds, Meagan Good, Mel Jackson, Robinne Lee, and Duane Martin in Deliver Us from Eva (2003)
Deliver Us from Eva
6.1
  • Choir Member
  • 2003
Vivica A. Fox, Morris Chestnut, Tamala Jones, Gabrielle Union, Anthony Anderson, Bobby Brown, Mo'Nique, and Wendy Raquel Robinson in Two Can Play That Game (2001)
Two Can Play That Game
6.1
  • Church choir
  • 2001
John Hurt, Charo, Jodi Benson, Carol Channing, Gino Conforti, Kendall Cunningham, Tawny Sunshine Glover, Gilbert Gottfried, Gary Imhoff, Joe Lynch, and Michael Nunes in Thumbelina (1994)
Thumbelina
6.3
  • Soundtrack
  • 1994

Credits

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Music Department

  • Jimmy Kimmel in The Oscars (2018)
    The Oscars
    5.8
    TV Special
    • choir: "Mighty River"
    • 2018
  • Ellen DeGeneres in The Oscars (2014)
    The Oscars
    7.7
    TV Special
    • vocal coach
    • 2014
  • Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan in American Idol (2002)
    American Idol
    4.3
    TV Series
    • vocal coach
    • vocal arranger
    • vocal arrangement and coach
    • 2007–2012
  • Nathan Lane in The Lion King 1½ (2004)
    The Lion King 1½
    6.5
    Video
    • vocal contractor
    • 2004
  • The Cat Returns (2002)
    The Cat Returns
    7.1
    • choir
    • 2002
  • Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration (2000)
    Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
    6.0
    TV Special
    • playback singer
    • 2000
  • Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Ashley Edner, Cam Clarke, Robert Guillaume, Edward Hibbert, Michelle Horn, Ryan O'Donohue, Ernie Sabella, and Charity Walthrop in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)
    The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
    6.4
    Video
    • vocal contractor
    • 1998
  • Bob Dylan in Band of the Hand (1986)
    Bob Dylan: Band of the Hand
    6.1
    Music Video
    • backing vocals
    • 1986
  • Wai-Fong Chu in Soundstage (1974)
    Soundstage
    8.2
    TV Series
    • singer - vocals
    • 1976

Actress

  • LL Cool J, Gabrielle Union, Essence Atkins, Dartanyan Edmonds, Meagan Good, Mel Jackson, Robinne Lee, and Duane Martin in Deliver Us from Eva (2003)
    Deliver Us from Eva
    6.1
    • Choir Member
    • 2003
  • Vivica A. Fox, Morris Chestnut, Tamala Jones, Gabrielle Union, Anthony Anderson, Bobby Brown, Mo'Nique, and Wendy Raquel Robinson in Two Can Play That Game (2001)
    Two Can Play That Game
    6.1
    • Church choir
    • 2001
  • Nikita Blues (2001)
    Nikita Blues
    5.9
    • Church Singer
    • 2001
  • Choose Your Own Nightmare: Night of the Werewolf (1998)
    Choose Your Own Nightmare: Night of the Werewolf
    Video Game
    • (voice)
    • 1998
  • Barry Manilow & Debra Byrd: Let Me Be Your Wings
    Music Video
    • Debra Byrd
    • 1994
  • Barry Manilow & Debra Byrd: Some Good Things Never Last
    Music Video
    • Debra Byrd
    • 1990
  • Threesome (1984)
    Threesome
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • Pregnant Woman
    • 1984
  • Wai-Fong Chu in Soundstage (1974)
    Soundstage
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Flashy Lady - back-up singer
    • 1976

Additional Crew

  • Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan in American Idol (2002)
    American Idol
    4.3
    TV Series
    • coach
    • 2005

Personal details

  • Born
    • July 19, 1951
    • Cleveland, Ohio, USA
  • Died
    • March 5, 2024
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Other works
    Debra Byrd was recently the vocal coach for the Top Thirty finalists on the first American Idol television show. She was also one of the background singers for the Idols Live! Tour.

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    Doing Vocal Coaching/Vocal Arrangment for American Idol 2
  • Nickname
    • Byrd

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