Photo: CBS Television / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Diahann Carroll is a figure I hold in real reverence. A Bronx-born talent who claimed a Tony in 1962, a Golden Globe in 1968, and an Oscar nomination in 1974, she broke ground simply by insisting on leading roles when the industry resisted. The Walk of Fame star and hall-of-fame honors were earned the hard way. What moves me is the union of elegance and steel, a poise that never softened her resolve as an artist and activist. She made dignity look effortless while doing the heaviest possible lifting. A genuine pioneer, and an enduring one.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Diahann Carroll
- Name (Japanese)
- ダイアン・キャロル
- Reading
- だいあん・きゃろる
- Born
- July 17, 1935 – October 4, 2019
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- The Bronx, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / model / television actor / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- High School of Music & Art
- University
- New York University
Awards & achievements
- 1976 Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
- 1992 Crystal Award
- 1998 Lucy Award
- 1962 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1968 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
- 2005 honorary degree from Spelman College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.diahanncarroll.net
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diahann%20Carroll
Frequently asked questions
When was Diahann Carroll born?
July 17, 1935 – October 4, 2019.
Where is Diahann Carroll from?
Diahann Carroll is from The Bronx, New York, United States.
What does Diahann Carroll do?
Diahann Carroll works as actor, model, television actor, stage actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.