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Diahann Carroll

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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
Born: Wed, Jul 17 1935
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, USA

Death: Fri, Oct 04 2019
Diahann Carroll is 84 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of How It Feels to Be Free
How It Feels to Be Free
Diahann Carroll would have been no older than 84 in How It Feels to Be Free as 'Self (archival footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 18 2021
Poster of The Masked Saint
The Masked Saint
Diahann Carroll was 80 in The Masked Saint as 'Ms. Edna'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 08 2016
Poster of Light Girls
Light Girls
Diahann Carroll was 79 in Light Girls as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 2015
Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
Diahann Carroll was 78 in And the Oscar Goes To... as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of Peeples
Peeples
Diahann Carroll was 77 in Peeples as 'Nana Peeples'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 09 2013
Poster of Martin Luther King and the March on Washington
Martin Luther King and the March on Washington
Diahann Carroll was 77 in Martin Luther King and the March on Washington as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Sing Your Song
Sing Your Song
Diahann Carroll was 76 in Sing Your Song as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 2012
Poster of The Front
The Front
Diahann Carroll was 74 in The Front as 'Nana'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 2010
Poster of At Risk
At Risk
Diahann Carroll was 74 in At Risk as 'Nana'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 19 2010
Poster of Diary of a Single Mom
Diary of a Single Mom
Diahann Carroll was 73 in Diary of a Single Mom as 'Therapist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 27 2009
Poster of TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
Diahann Carroll was 68 in TV in Black: The First Fifty Years as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Diahann Carroll was 66 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story
Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story
Diahann Carroll was 65 in Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story as 'Maria Cole'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 10 2000
Poster of Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
Diahann Carroll was 64 in Sally Hemings: An American Scandal as 'Betty Hemings'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 2000
Poster of The Courage to Love
The Courage to Love
Diahann Carroll was 64 in The Courage to Love as 'Pouponne'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 24 2000
Poster of Jackie's Back!
Jackie's Back!
Diahann Carroll was 63 in Jackie's Back! as 'Diahann Carroll'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 14 1999
Poster of Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
Diahann Carroll was 63 in Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years as 'Sadie Delany'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 1999
Poster of The Sweetest Gift
The Sweetest Gift
Diahann Carroll was 62 in The Sweetest Gift as 'Mrs. Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 28 1998
Poster of Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Diahann Carroll was 62 in Motown 40: The Music is Forever as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1998
Poster of Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
Diahann Carroll was 62 in Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1998
Poster of Eve's Bayou
Eve's Bayou
Diahann Carroll was 62 in Eve's Bayou as 'Elzora'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1997
Poster of Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Diahann Carroll was 59 in Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1995
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle
Diahann Carroll was 58 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle as 'Lydia Bishop'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1994
Poster of Color Adjustment
Color Adjustment
Diahann Carroll was 56 in Color Adjustment as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1992
Poster of Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Diahann Carroll was 56 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker as 'Vivian Thurlow (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1991
Poster of Sunday in Paris
Sunday in Paris
Diahann Carroll was 55 in Sunday in Paris as 'Vernetta Chase'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 07 1991
Poster of The Five Heartbeats
The Five Heartbeats
Diahann Carroll was 55 in The Five Heartbeats as 'Eleanor Potter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1991
Poster of Mo' Better Blues
Mo' Better Blues
Diahann Carroll was 55 in Mo' Better Blues as 'Jazz Club Singer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1990
Poster of Murder in Black and White
Murder in Black and White
Diahann Carroll was 54 in Murder in Black and White as 'Margo Stover'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1990
Poster of From the Dead of Night
From the Dead of Night
Diahann Carroll was 53 in From the Dead of Night as 'Maggie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 27 1989
Poster of Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Diahann Carroll was 53 in Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz as 'Diahann Carroll'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 16 1988
Poster of Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Diahann Carroll was 52 in Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 16 1988
Poster of Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Diahann Carroll was 50 in Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1986
Poster of The Best of Broadway
The Best of Broadway
Diahann Carroll was 49 in The Best of Broadway as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1985
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Diahann Carroll was 49 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister
Diahann Carroll was 46 in Sister, Sister as 'Carolyne Lovejoy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 07 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Diahann Carroll was 46 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Diahann Carroll was 43 in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings as 'Vivian'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1979
Poster of The Star Wars Holiday Special
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Diahann Carroll was 43 in The Star Wars Holiday Special as 'Mermeia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1978
Poster of The Beatles Forever
The Beatles Forever
Diahann Carroll was 42 in The Beatles Forever as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 1977
Poster of Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
Diahann Carroll was 40 in Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby? as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 18 1976
Poster of Death Scream
Death Scream
Diahann Carroll was 40 in Death Scream as 'Betty May'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1975
Poster of Claudine
Claudine
Diahann Carroll was 38 in Claudine as 'Claudine Price'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 22 1974
Poster of King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Diahann Carroll was 34 in King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1970
Poster of The Dean Martin Christmas Show
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Diahann Carroll was 33 in The Dean Martin Christmas Show as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1968
Poster of Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing
Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing
Diahann Carroll was 33 in Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing as 'Self - Singer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 1968
Poster of The Split
The Split
Diahann Carroll was 33 in The Split as 'Ellen "Ellie" Kennedy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 04 1968
Poster of Hurry Sundown
Hurry Sundown
Diahann Carroll was 31 in Hurry Sundown as 'Vivian Thurlow'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 09 1967
Poster of Paris Blues
Paris Blues
Diahann Carroll was 26 in Paris Blues as 'Connie Lampson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of Goodbye Again
Goodbye Again
Diahann Carroll was 25 in Goodbye Again as 'Nightclub Singer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 23 1961
Poster of Porgy and Bess
Porgy and Bess
Diahann Carroll was 23 in Porgy and Bess as 'Clara'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1959
Poster of Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones
Diahann Carroll was 19 in Carmen Jones as 'Myrt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 1954

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of White Collar
White Collar
Diahann Carroll was 74+ in White Collar as 'June'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 23 2009
Poster of Back to You
Back to You
Diahann Carroll was 72+ in Back to You as 'Sandra Jenkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 2007
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Diahann Carroll was 69+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Jane Burke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Whoopi
Whoopi
Diahann Carroll was 68+ in Whoopi as 'Viveca Rae'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2003
Poster of Half & Half
Half & Half
Diahann Carroll was 67+ in Half & Half as 'Grandma Ruth Thorne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of The Court
The Court
Diahann Carroll was 66+ in The Court
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 26 2002
Poster of The Legend of Tarzan
The Legend of Tarzan
Diahann Carroll was 66+ in The Legend of Tarzan as 'Queen La (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2001
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Diahann Carroll was 65+ in Strong Medicine as 'Eve Morton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Soul Food
Soul Food
Diahann Carroll was 64+ in Soul Food as 'Aunt Ruthie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 28 2000
Poster of Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
Diahann Carroll was 64+ in Sally Hemings: An American Scandal as 'Betty Hemings'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 13 2000
Poster of Twice in a Lifetime
Twice in a Lifetime
Diahann Carroll was 64+ in Twice in a Lifetime as 'Jael'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 25 1999
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Diahann Carroll was 59+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as 'Crow (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Diahann Carroll was 59+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Grace Willis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Ellen
Ellen
Diahann Carroll was 58+ in Ellen as 'Diahann Carroll'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Diahann Carroll was 58+ in Burke's Law as 'Grace Gibson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Diahann Carroll was 58+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Diahann Carroll was 52+ in A Different World as 'Marion Gilbert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of The Colbys
The Colbys
Diahann Carroll was 50+ in The Colbys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1985
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Diahann Carroll was 47+ in Reading Rainbow as 'Herself - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
Diahann Carroll was 45+ in Dynasty as 'Dominique Devereaux'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1981
Poster of The Big Show
The Big Show
Diahann Carroll was 44+ in The Big Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1980
Poster of Roots: The Next Generations
Roots: The Next Generations
Diahann Carroll was 43+ in Roots: The Next Generations as 'Zeona Haley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 1979
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Diahann Carroll was 42+ in The Love Boat as 'Roxy Blue'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of The Sonny and Cher Show
The Sonny and Cher Show
Diahann Carroll was 40+ in The Sonny and Cher Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1976
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Diahann Carroll was 39+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of The Julie Andrews Hour
The Julie Andrews Hour
Diahann Carroll was 37+ in The Julie Andrews Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Diahann Carroll was 35+ in Great Performances as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Diahann Carroll was 35+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of Julia
Julia
Diahann Carroll was 33+ in Julia as 'Julia Baker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1968
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Diahann Carroll was 32+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Diahann Carroll was 32+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of ABC Stage 67
ABC Stage 67
Diahann Carroll was 31+ in ABC Stage 67 as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Diahann Carroll was 30+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of Not Only... But Also
Not Only... But Also
Diahann Carroll was 29+ in Not Only... But Also as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 1964
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Diahann Carroll was 28+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Singer, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Judy Garland Show
The Judy Garland Show
Diahann Carroll was 28+ in The Judy Garland Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 08 1963
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Diahann Carroll was 28+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Diahann Carroll was 27+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Diahann Carroll was 27+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Diahann Carroll was 26+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Co-Host, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Bell Telephone Hour
The Bell Telephone Hour
Diahann Carroll was 23+ in The Bell Telephone Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1959
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Diahann Carroll was 23+ in Naked City as 'Ruby Jay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
Diahann Carroll was 23+ in Peter Gunn
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1958
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Diahann Carroll was 22+ in DuPont Show of the Month as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Diahann Carroll was 22+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Diahann Carroll was 20+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Guest, Self - Singer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Diahann Carroll was 20+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Performer, Self - Presenter/Performer, Self - Presenter, Self - Host, Self - Co-Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Diahann Carroll was 19+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of Coke Time with Eddie Fisher
Coke Time with Eddie Fisher
Diahann Carroll was 17+ in Coke Time with Eddie Fisher
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 29 1953
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Diahann Carroll was 17+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Chance Of A Lifetime
Chance Of A Lifetime
Diahann Carroll was 16+ in Chance Of A Lifetime
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 08 1952
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
Diahann Carroll was 16+ in The Red Skelton Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Diahann Carroll was 14+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Diahann Carroll was 14+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Diahann Carroll was 12+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Diahann Carroll was 8+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nominee, Self - Presenter, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944