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Born	Vivian Nichole Nixon (1984-05-31) May 31, 1984 (age 41) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, dancer
Years active	1991–present
Spouse(s)	Jazzton Williams
Children	3
Parents	Norm Nixon (father) Debbie Allen (mother)
Relatives	DeVaughn Nixon (brother) Phylicia Rashad (aunt) Condola Rashad (cousin)

Vivian Nichole Nixon, born on May 31, 1984, is an American actress and dancer. She is known for playing Dr. Hannah Brody in the medical TV show Grey's Anatomy. She also voices the character Millie in the animated web series Helluva Boss.

Early Life and Training

Vivian was born in Miami, Florida. Her parents are former NBA star Norm Nixon and famous actress Debbie Allen. She was named after her grandmother, Vivian Ayers-Allen. Her aunt is actress Phylicia Rashad. Vivian has a younger brother, Norm E. Nixon Jr., who is a basketball player.

Vivian started gymnastics when she was young. However, her mother took her out of the sport at age 13 after another gymnast had a serious accident. After that, Vivian studied dance. She trained at the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, D.C. and at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.

Her Career in Entertainment

Vivian Nixon has had a busy career in both dance and acting.

Dance and Theater

While in her final year of a dance program, Vivian was chosen for a Broadway show called Hot Feet. In this musical, she played Kalimba, a girl who loves to dance and can't stop. In 2007, Dance Magazine named her one of their "25 to Watch," which means she was seen as a rising star in the dance world.

Vivian has performed in many theater productions. These include West Side Story where she played Anita, Bayou Legend, Pearl, and The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker. She also toured Europe with West Side Story and Harriet.

Movies and TV Shows

Vivian has appeared in several movies. She was in 500 Days of Summer (2009) and Top Five (2014). In 2020, she was in Hubie Halloween and Christmas on the Square.

On television, Vivian had roles in the musical series Glee and Smash. From 2015 to 2020, she played Dr. Hannah Brody in the popular ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. She also appeared as Dr. Hannah Brody in its spin-off series, Station 19, in 2020.

Since December 2020, Vivian has been the voice of Millie in the animated web series Helluva Boss. She voices the character in almost all episodes. Besides acting, Vivian is also an associate director at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.

Personal Life

Vivian Nixon is married to Jazzton Williams. They have three daughters.

Filmography

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