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Diahann Carroll was born on July 17, 1935 in The Bronx, New York, United States and was credited as a model, television actor and stage actor. Diahann Carroll died on October 4, 2019 at the age of 84. Schooling on record includes High School of Music & Art and New York University. Awards on record include Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame (1976), Crystal Award (1992), Lucy Award (1998) and 4 more.
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
- Occupation
- actor / model / television actor / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
- 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. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.diahanncarroll.net
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diahann%20Carroll
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q240233
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Diahann Carroll born?
Born July 17, 1935.
When did Diahann Carroll die?
Died October 4, 2019, aged 84.
Where was Diahann Carroll from?
Diahann Carroll was from The Bronx, New York, United States.
What did Diahann Carroll do?
Diahann Carroll worked as actor, model, television actor, stage actor, film actor.
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