Diahann Carroll: Tony Winner and Star of Julia Dies at 84
October 4, 2019
Diahann Carroll was an American actress and singer. Born on July 17, 1935, in the Bronx, New York, she began on Broadway.
She won a Tony Award for No Strings (1962) and was the first Black woman to star in a TV series as a non-domestic character, in Julia (1968-1971). She was nominated for an Oscar for Claudine and played Dominique Deveraux on Dynasty.
She had breast cancer. Carroll died in Los Angeles on October 4, 2019, at age 84.
Achievements: Tony Award, Oscar nomination, Golden Globe.
Birth: July 17, 1935 - Bronx, New York.
Profession: Actress and singer.
Interesting Facts: She was a trailblazer for Black actresses on TV.