Debra Martin Chase

Biography

Debra Martin Chase is a pioneering film, television, and theater producer born on October 11, 1956, in Great Lakes, Illinois. She became the first Black female producer to secure a deal at a major studio, and one of the first Black filmmakers to produce a film grossing over $100 million. Her films have collectively earned over half a billion dollars at the box office, solidifying her impact on the industry.