2012 | Returned to features in big screen adaptation of "One for the Money," based on Janet Evanovich's novel and starring Katherine Heigl as bounty hunter Stephanie Plum |
2006 | Made third appearance in Disney Channel's "Return to Halloweentown" |
2004 | Reprised role in "Halloweentown High" (Disney Channel) |
2004 | Appeared as herself in comedy feature "Connie and Carla" |
2001 | Co-starred in ABC movie "These Old Broads" alongside Shirley MacLaine, Elizabeth Taylor, and Joan Collins; co-written by daughter Carrie Fisher and Elaine Pope |
1999 | Landed recurring role as Grace's (Debra Messing) overbearing mom on hit NBC sitcom "Will & Grace" |
1998 | Debbie Reynolds Hotel and Casino sold at auction; retained contents of Hollywood Museum |
1998 | Starred in Disney Channel Original Movie "Halloweentown" |
1997 | Received second star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (January); award originally approved in 1987, but was not bestowed for ten years |
1996 | First leading role in a feature in 25 years, cast by Albert Brooks in title role of "Mother" |
1994 | Opened the Debbie Reynolds Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, which she bought around 1991 and renovated for several years; also opened the Hollywood Movie Museum, filled with Hollywood artifacts she collected for years; regularly performed her nightclub act at the theater inside the complex |
1994 | Returned as one of the hosts of the compilation documentary feature "That's Entertainment III," revisiting the days of the classic MGM musical |
1993 | Returned to features to play a supporting role in Oliver Stone's "Heaven and Earth" |
1992 | Made cameo appearance as herself in the drama feature "The Bodyguard" |
1991 | Hosted "Movie Memories with Debbie Reynolds" (AMC), where she introduced Hollywood films of yore, and talked with the stars after the film ended; series also marked producing debut |
1989 | Toured nationally with a production of "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" |
1988 | Released memoir Debbie: My Life |
1987 | Starred in first TV-movie, "Sadie and Son" (CBS) |
1984 | Created and starred in own exercise video "Do It Debbie's Way"; released second exercise video "Couples (Do It Debbie's Way)" in 1988 |
1983 | Played recurring guest role as the title character's mother Alice Farrell on NBC's "Jennifer Slept Here," starring Ann Jillian |
1981 | Returned to Broadway to take over lead role in musical version of "Woman of the Year," previously played by Lauren Bacall and Raquel Welch |
1981 | Starred as Sydney Chase on short-lived ABC comedy-drama anthology series "Aloha Paradise" |
1977 | Played the title role of Annie Oakley in productions of the musical "Annie Get Your Gun" staged in Los Angeles and San Francisco |
1975 | Starred in one-woman performance "The Debbie Reynolds Show" at the London Palladium |
1974 | Last feature film appearance for nearly 20 years: served as one of the narrators of the popular musical compilation film "That's Entertainment!" |
1973 | Starred on Broadway in a revival of the musical "Irene" |
1973 | Provided the voice of Charlotte for the animated feature "Charlotte's Web" |
1971 | Turned down role of Bobbie in Mike Nichols drama "Carnal Knowledge"; role played by Ann-Margret |
1971 | Last acting role in a feature film for over 20 years, "What's the Matter with Helen?" |
1969 | Starred in first TV series, the NBC sitcom "The Debbie Reynolds Show"; also performed theme song; played role of Debbie Thompson |
1967 | Hosted own TV special "And Debbie Makes Six" |
1964 | Received an Oscar nomination as Best Actress for "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" |
1961 | First began doing nightclub work |
1960 | Hosted first TV variety special "A Date With Debbie" |
| Made annual exhibitors' poll of Top 10 box office stars two years in a row, placing fifth both years |
1959 | Embroiled in press scandal when it came out that Elizabeth Taylor was romantically involved with husband Eddie Fisher |
1957 | Appeared as regular performer on variety series "The Eddie Fisher Show" (NBC) |
1957 | Had No. 1 hit single on pop charts with the song "Tammy" from the film "Tammy and the Bachelor"; topped the singles charts for five weeks |
1957 | Stopped acting on a near-exclusive basis for MGM; maintained some contractual arrangements with the studio and worked there occasionally through the mid 1960s, but also began freelancing |
1954 | First starring vehicle not made at MGM, "Susan Slept Here"; made on loan-out to RKO |
1952 | Appeared on stage in "Stars of Tomorrow" at the Bliss-Hayden Theater in Los Angeles, CA |
1952 | Acted in first feature lead and recorded original soundtrack album for "Singin' in the Rain" |
1950 | Performed in "Two Weeks with Love"; duet with Carleton Carpenter became a hit song much-associated with both, "Aba Daba Honeymoon" |
1950 | Signed by MGM; impersonated 1920s singing star Helen Kane in her first MGM film "Three Little Words" |
1950 | Feature acting debut, "The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady" |
1948 | Signed with Warner Bros.; appeared fleetingly in a bit part in "June Bride" |
1948 | Named Miss Burbank |
| Performed with Burbank Youth Symphony while still in high school; also appeared in high school plays |
1939 | Moved from Texas to Burbank, CA with her family when she was seven (date approximate) |
