Debra Wilson
Debra Wilson
Debra Renee Wilson, also known as Debra Wilson Skelton or Debra Skelton, is an American actress and comedian. Wilson is known for being the longest-serving original cast member on the sketch comedy series MADtv, having appeared for the show's first eight seasons. She has also done voice work for various productions including Avatar, American Dad!, Family Guy, Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil, The Proud Family, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and The Boondocks...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actress
Date of Birth26 April 1962
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
Debra Wilson quotes about
Voice is my instrument.
So many comics have such low self-esteem.
There is a class system in acting just like in anything else. Black females fall in a category below black male actors.
Chick Corea was a great influence on me, musically, as I was growing up.
I fit into the quirky, character class type of actor.
I got an early education from television.
My driving force is spirituality.
I'm not the classic type - fair skin, very beautiful women of a classic type, I'm talking about now.
This business is all about being seen, and the more people see you the better.
My older sister Nikki went to Hampton music school in Virginia, then to another school later in New York.
I face every project the same way - do it right and give 110%. 100% isn't good enough.
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.
It's all about humanity, humility, and integrity.
This is an idea that should have come a long time ago.