Best Miniseries. A veteran of over three decades in Hollywood, generating over a billion dollars in revenue in the entertainment industry, and dividing her time and talent between Los Angeles and New York, de Passe has also received countless awards for her contributions to the television, movie and music industries including: Essence: Hollywood Women of Power Visionary Award (2008) Savannah Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award (2008) Black Enterprise Top 50 Hollywood Power Brokers (2007) The AWRT (American Women in Radio and Television) Silver Satellite Award (1999); Revlon Business Woman of the Year Award (1994); Inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame (1990); Essence Award (1989); and Women in Film Crystal Award for outstanding women who, through their endurance and the excellence of their work, have helped to expand the role of women within the entertainment industry. (1988). Candace Award, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, 1983 and 1989 Recent community honors include: 2010 Recipient The George Arents Award is Syracuse University's highest alumni honor, presented annually to alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their chosen fields. Center for The Advancement of Women: 2007 Changing the Landscape for Women Honoree Jackie Robinson Foundation 2006 Trailblazer Award Ebony Magazine selected de Passe for its highest honor, presenting her with the 2004 Madame C. J. Walker Award 2003 Whitney M. Young Award; Los Angeles Urban League's highest accolade. (In keeping with tradition, de Passe presented the 2004 award to Magic Johnson.) Personal life In 1978, De Passe married actor Paul Le Mat. They have since divorced. Boards, trade associations and affiliations Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Member Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, Honorary Member American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Member American Film Institute, Trustee American Society of Composers and Publishers, Member Caucus of Writers, Producers and Directors, Executive Committee Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Board Member Humanities Prize, Board Member Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Former Board Member Los Angeles Opera, Board Member National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences, Member National Association of Television Arts and Sciences, Member New York City Ballet, Former Board Member Producers Guild of America, Member Writers Guild of America, Member Additionally, she has appeared as a speaker before numerous businesses and industry trade groups, including: Miller Brewing Company; Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association. Burger King Franchise Owners Association Chicago Minority Business Development Council. References External links 1946 births 1947 births 1948 births