- Debra Monk was born in Middletown, Ohio, USA. Debra is an actor and producer, known for One for the Money (2012), The Devil's Advocate (1997) and NYPD Blue (1993).
- A former waitress and rockabilly singer in her salad days, she co-wrote and starred in the musical Pump Boys and Dinettes, based on her earlier experiences. It started off-off Broadway and ended up winning a Tony nomination for Best Musical in 1982.
- Voted best personality by graduating class at Wheaton High School in Silver Spring, Maryland.
- Graduate of Frostburg State University.
- Won 1993 Tony Award as best actress (featured role - play) for Redwood Curtain. She also received Tony nominations two other times: in 1994 in the same category in a revival of William Inge's Picnic; and in 1997 as best actress (featured role - musical) for Steel Pier.
- Playing Matron Mama Morton in Chicago on Broadway.
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