Diahann Carroll Overview

Biography

Best known for her pioneering leading role in sitcom "Julia" (NBC, 1968-1971), actress and singer Diahann Carroll also picked up an Oscar nomination for "Claudine" (1974), played soap villain Dominique Devereaux in "Dynasty" (ABC, 1981-89) and was the first African-American to win Best Actress at the Tony Awards. Born in The Bronx, NY in 1935, Carroll studied at the New...