Diahann Carroll is an American actor best known for playing Julia Baker in Julia.
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Best Known For:The television show Julia
Breakthrough:Starred in the film Carmen Jones and broke barriers as the lead of the television series Julia in 1968
10 Quick Facts About Diahann Carroll
- Full Name: Diahann Carroll
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Julia
- Date of Birth: July 17, 1935
- Age: 91 years old
- Place of Birth: Bronx, New York
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Vic Damone
- Children: Suzanne Kay
Diahann Carroll Age
Diahann Carroll is about 91 years old as of 2026. Diahann Carroll was born in 1935.
Diahann Carroll Height
Diahann Carroll stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Education
She attended New York University, where she studied Sociology.
- New York University
- Field of Study: Sociology
Rise to Fame
Diahann Carroll rose to prominence for her role on the television show Julia.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Julia and Dynasty.
- TV Show: Julia (Julia Baker, 1968-1971) — Groundbreaking television sitcom starring Diahann Carroll as a widowed nurse
- TV Show: Dynasty (Dominique Deveraux, 1984-1987) — Portrayed the glamorous Dominique Deveraux on the hit prime-time soap opera
Awards & Achievements
- Golden Globe Award — Hollywood Foreign Press Association — Best Actress in a Television Series for Julia
Diahann Carroll Family & Relationships
Diahann Carroll is divorced. She has 1 child, Suzanne Kay.
- Father: John Johnson
- Mother: Mabel Johnson
- Children:
- Suzanne Kay (1960)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Diahann Carroll
- Popular As: Carol Diahann Johnson
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 17, 1935
- Age: 91
- Birthday: July 17
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Bronx, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
Family & Relationships
- Father: John Johnson
- Mother: Mabel Johnson
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Vic Damone
- Children: Suzanne Kay
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Vic Damone (Spouse • Former Husband)
