Portrait of Diahann Carroll

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)'.
Mon, Jan 18 2021
Poster of The Masked Saint
The Masked Saint
Diahann Carroll was
80 in The Masked Saint
as 'Ms. Edna'.
Fri, Jan 08 2016
Poster of Light Girls
Light Girls
Diahann Carroll was
79 in Light Girls
as 'Self'.
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)'.
Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of Peeples
Peeples
Diahann Carroll was
77 in Peeples
as 'Nana Peeples'.
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'.
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Sing Your Song
Sing Your Song
Diahann Carroll was
76 in Sing Your Song
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 13 2012
Poster of The Front
The Front
Diahann Carroll was
74 in The Front
as 'Nana'.
Wed, May 26 2010
Poster of At Risk
At Risk
Diahann Carroll was
74 in At Risk
as 'Nana'.
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'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Jan 24 2000
Poster of Jackie's Back!
Jackie's Back!
Diahann Carroll was
63 in Jackie's Back!
as 'Diahann Carroll'.
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'.
Sun, Apr 18 1999
Poster of The Sweetest Gift
The Sweetest Gift
Diahann Carroll was
62 in The Sweetest Gift
as 'Mrs. Wilson'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Feb 10 1998
Poster of Eve's Bayou
Eve's Bayou
Diahann Carroll was
62 in Eve's Bayou
as 'Elzora'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, May 10 1994
Poster of Color Adjustment
Color Adjustment
Diahann Carroll was
56 in Color Adjustment
as 'Self'.
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)'.
Mon, Oct 28 1991
Poster of Sunday in Paris
Sunday in Paris
Diahann Carroll was
55 in Sunday in Paris
as 'Vernetta Chase'.
Sun, Jul 07 1991
Poster of The Five Heartbeats
The Five Heartbeats
Diahann Carroll was
55 in The Five Heartbeats
as 'Eleanor Potter'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister
Diahann Carroll was
46 in Sister, Sister
as 'Carolyne Lovejoy'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Nov 17 1978
Poster of The Beatles Forever
The Beatles Forever
Diahann Carroll was
42 in The Beatles Forever
as 'Self'.
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'.
Wed, Feb 18 1976
Poster of Death Scream
Death Scream
Diahann Carroll was
40 in Death Scream
as 'Betty May'.
Fri, Sep 26 1975
Poster of Claudine
Claudine
Diahann Carroll was
38 in Claudine
as 'Claudine Price'.
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)'.
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)'.
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'.
Thu, Nov 28 1968
Poster of The Split
The Split
Diahann Carroll was
33 in The Split
as 'Ellen "Ellie" Kennedy'.
Mon, Nov 04 1968
Poster of Hurry Sundown
Hurry Sundown
Diahann Carroll was
31 in Hurry Sundown
as 'Vivian Thurlow'.
Thu, Feb 09 1967
Poster of Paris Blues
Paris Blues
Diahann Carroll was
26 in Paris Blues
as 'Connie Lampson'.
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of Goodbye Again
Goodbye Again
Diahann Carroll was
25 in Goodbye Again
as 'Nightclub Singer'.
Tue, May 23 1961
Poster of Porgy and Bess
Porgy and Bess
Diahann Carroll was
23 in Porgy and Bess
as 'Clara'.
Wed, Jun 24 1959
Poster of Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones
Diahann Carroll was
19 in Carmen Jones
as 'Myrt'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Whoopi
Whoopi
Diahann Carroll was
68+ in Whoopi
as 'Viveca Rae'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2003
Poster of Half & Half
Half & Half
Diahann Carroll was
67+ in Half & Half
as 'Grandma Ruth Thorne'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of The Court
The Court
Diahann Carroll was
66+ in The Court
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)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2001
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Diahann Carroll was
65+ in Strong Medicine
as 'Eve Morton'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Soul Food
Soul Food
Diahann Carroll was
64+ in Soul Food
as 'Aunt Ruthie'.
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'.
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'.
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)'.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Ellen
Ellen
Diahann Carroll was
58+ in Ellen
as 'Diahann Carroll'.
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Diahann Carroll was
58+ in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of The Colbys
The Colbys
Diahann Carroll was
50+ in The Colbys
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1985
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Diahann Carroll was
47+ in Reading Rainbow
as 'Herself - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
Diahann Carroll was
45+ in Dynasty
as 'Dominique Devereaux'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of The Sonny & Cher Show
The Sonny & Cher Show
Diahann Carroll was
40+ in The Sonny & Cher Show
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1976
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Diahann Carroll was
39+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Diahann Carroll was
35+ in Great Performances
as 'Self'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of Julia
Julia
Diahann Carroll was
33+ in Julia
as 'Julia Baker'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1959
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Diahann Carroll was
23+ in Naked City
as 'Ruby Jay'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
Diahann Carroll was
23+ in Peter Gunn
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 29 1953
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Diahann Carroll was
17+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
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
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'.
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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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944