Deborah Yates

Deborah Yates, born on June 5, 1970, in Jacksonville, Texas, is an American dancer and actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen. She started dancing at the age of six and moved to Austin, Texas, at sixteen to pursue her passion for dance.

After graduating from Southern Methodist University with a degree in Communications, she moved to Chicago and joined the Hubbard Street Dance Company while working as a waitress to support herself.

She later moved to New York City and joined the Rockettes in 1994, where she performed for four years before making her Broadway debut in the 1997 revue show "Dream."

In 2000, Deborah Yates received critical acclaim and a Tony Award nomination for her role as the "Girl in a Yellow Dress" in the musical "Contact," directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman.

The show ran for 1,010 performances and won the Tony Award for Best Musical. She also performed the role on tour and continued to work in various productions, showcasing her talent and dedication to her craft.

Full Name	Deborah Yates
Gender	Female
Occupation	Actress/Dancer
Date of Birth	05-June-1970 (56 years)
Birth Year	1970
Birth Location	Jacksonville, Texas, United States

Her film and television career includes roles in "National Treasure" (2004) as Rebecca, "Shall We Dance?" (2004) as a winking dancer, and "Deception" (2008) as a tango dancer. She also appeared in the television series "As the World Turns" as Tea and lent her voice to the character Sara in the video game "Grand Theft Auto IV" (2008).

In her personal life, Deborah Yates is known for her intelligence and was a member of Mensa. She is the daughter of Bronwyn Betts, a psychologist, and David Yates, who sold industrial supplies. Deborah has two sisters, Victoria and Hillary, and a brother, Brian.