DIAHANN CARROLL
Diahann Carroll
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: July 17, 1935
Deathday: October 4, 2019
Place of Birth: Bronx, New York, USA
Biography
Diahann Carroll (born Carol Diahann Johnson; July 17, 1935 – October 4, 2019) was an American actress, singer and model. She rose to stardom in performances in some of the earliest major studio films to feature black casts, including Carmen Jones in 1954 and Porgy and Bess in 1959. In 1962, Carroll won a Tony Award for best actress, a first for a black woman, for her role in the Broadway musical No Strings.
Filmography
Starring
Self (archival footage)
2016·
The Masked SaintMs. Edna
2015·
Light GirlsSelf
2013·
PeeplesNana Peeples
2012·
Sing Your SongSelf
2010·
At RiskNana
2010·
The FrontNana
2009·
White CollarJune
Therapist
2007·
Back to YouSandra Jenkins
2005·
Grey's AnatomyJane Burke
(archive footage)
2003·
WhoopiViveca Rae
2002·
The Court2002·
Half & HalfGrandma Ruth Thorne
Self
2001·
The Legend of TarzanQueen La (voice)
Betty Hemings, Betty Hemings
2000·
Strong MedicineEve Morton
2000·
Soul FoodAunt Ruthie
Maria Cole
2000·
The Courage to LovePouponne
1999·
Twice in a LifetimeJael
1999·
Jackie's Back!Diahann Carroll
Sadie Delany
1998·
The Sweetest GiftMrs. Wilson
Self
1997·
Eve's BayouElzora
Crow (voice)
Narrator
1994·
EllenDiahann Carroll
1994·
Burke's LawGrace Gibson
1994·
Touched by an AngelGrace Willis
Lydia Bishop
1993·
Intimate PortraitSelf
1992·
Color AdjustmentSelf
Vivian Thurlow (archive footage) (uncredited)
1991·
Sunday in ParisVernetta Chase
1991·
The Five HeartbeatsEleanor Potter
Margo Stover
1990·
Mo' Better BluesJazz Club Singer (uncredited)
Maggie
Diahann Carroll
1987·
A Different WorldMarion Gilbert
1985·
The Colbys1985·
The Best of BroadwayHerself
Self
1983·
Reading RainbowSelf - Narrator (voice)
1982·
Night of 100 StarsSelf
1982·
Sister, SisterCarolyne Lovejoy
1981·
DynastyDominique Devereaux
1980·
The Big ShowSelf
Zeona Haley
Vivian
Mermeia
1977·
The Love BoatRoxy Blue
1977·
The Beatles ForeverSelf
Self
1975·
Death ScreamBetty May
1974·
Dinah!Self
1974·
ClaudineClaudine Price
Self
1971·
Great PerformancesSelf
1970·
The Flip Wilson ShowSelf
Self (archive footage)
1968·
The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
1968·
JuliaJulia Baker
Self - Singer
Self (uncredited)
1968·
The SplitEllen "Ellie" Kennedy
Self
1967·
Hurry SundownVivian Thurlow
1966·
ABC Stage 67Self
1966·
The Strolling '20sSelf
1964·
Not Only... But AlsoSelf
1964·
The Hollywood PalaceSelf
1963·
The Danny Kaye ShowSelf
Self
Self
Self, Self - Co-Host
1961·
Goodbye AgainNightclub Singer
1961·
Paris BluesConnie Lampson
Self
1959·
Porgy and BessClara
1958·
Peter Gunn1958·
Naked CityRuby Jay
Self
Self
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Co-Host, Self - Host, Self - Presenter, Self - Presenter/Performer, Self - Performer
1956·
The Steve Allen ShowSelf - Singer, Self - Guest
Self
1954·
Carmen JonesMyrt
1953·
The OscarsSelf
1952·
Chance Of A Lifetime1951·
The Red Skelton ShowSelf
1950·
What's My Line?Self - Mystery Guest
1950·
The Bob Hope ShowSelf
1948·
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf, Self - Presenter, Self - Nominee