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What is Deborah Harry famous for?

Deborah Ann Harry (born July 1, 1945) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, best known as the lead singer of the new wave band Blondie.

Harry was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She began her music career in the early 1960s, singing in folk and rock bands. In 1974, she co-founded Blondie, which became one of the most successful bands of the 1970s and 1980s.

Blondie's hits included "Heart of Glass," "Call Me," "Rapture," and "The Tide Is High." Harry also had a successful solo career, with hits such as "French Kissin' in the USA," "I Want That Man," and "Sweet and Low."

In addition to her music career, Harry has also acted in films and television shows. She has appeared in such films as "Union City," "Videodrome," and "Hairspray." She has also had recurring roles on the television shows "Miami Vice" and "That '70s Show."

Harry has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the UK Music Hall of Fame. She is considered one of the most iconic singers of the rock and roll era.

Here is a more detailed list of Deborah Harry's accomplishments:

* Music career:

* Lead singer of the new wave band Blondie, which achieved major success in the 1970s and 1980s.

* Blondie's hits included "Heart of Glass," "Call Me," "Rapture," and "The Tide Is High."

* Successful solo career, with hits such as "French Kissin' in the USA," "I Want That Man," and "Sweet and Low."

* Acting career:

* Appeared in such films as "Union City," "Videodrome," and "Hairspray."

* Had recurring roles on the television shows "Miami Vice" and "That '70s Show."

* Awards and accolades:

* Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the UK Music Hall of Fame.

* Considered one of the most iconic singers of the rock and roll era.

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