Debra Martin Chase

Debra Martin Chase (born October 11, 1956) is an American film, television, and theater producer. Three-time Tony Award winning and three-time Emmy Award nominated producer, Chase is an entertainment industry icon and trailblazer as the first Black female producer to have a deal at any major studio—EVER.  She is also the first Black woman to produce a film that grossed over $100 million. To date, her films have grossed over a half billion dollars at the box office.