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	African Americans - Diahann Carroll
		Carroll, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998 (and treated successfully), is a spokeswoman for the National Women's Cancer Research Alliance.
		Carroll met actor Sydney Poitier on the set of 1959's "Porgy and Bess," and the two embarked on a passionate affair that lasted eight years; at one point, the two were engaged.
		Julia, with Diahann Carroll starring and an integrated supporting cast underneath, was therefore something of a breakthrough - even though it was criticized by some fl people as being unrepresentative of their lifestyle: she lived in a swanky apartment and appeared unaffected by any of the racial troubles that marked the period.
	www.africanamericans.com /DiahannCarroll.htm (687 words)

	Encyclopedia: Diahann Carroll
		Diahann Carroll (born July 17, 1935) is an American actress and singer.
		Carroll commented at the time that the Aaron Spelling soaper splurged to dress her, whereas the wardrobe budget for Julia had been fifty dollars for her nurse's uniform.
		Carroll has been married four times, her last marriage a stormy one with singer Vic Damone from 1987 to 1996.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Diahann-Carroll (2082 words)

	Extravagant Crowd \| Diahann Carroll
		When Carroll returned to television in 1984, she joined the cast of Dynasty, a popular evening soap opera; she was the first African-American woman to star in such a show.
		Carroll’s character, the villainous millionaire Dominique Deveraux, was praised by some as one of a growing number of African-American television roles that differed “from the mainly comic roles that have been more typical for fls” and thus “[helped] to change perceptions about fls by both whites and fls”2 in the entertainment industry.
		Carroll is the winner of a Tony award and an NAACP Image award for best actress; her work has received Oscar and Emmy nominations, and she has been inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame.
	beinecke.library.yale.edu /cvvpw/gallery/carroll1.html (532 words)

	Diahann Carroll (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Diahann Carroll (born July 15, 1935) is an American (A native or inhabitant of the United States) actress and singer.
		Born Carol Diahann Johnson in The Bronx, New York, she attended the New York City High School of the Performing Arts (additional info and facts about New York City High School of the Performing Arts), along with schoolmate Billy Dee Williams (additional info and facts about Billy Dee Williams).
		Carroll also had a recurring role on the NBC sitcom A Different World (additional info and facts about A Different World) as Whitley Gilbert's (Jasmine Guy) mother.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/di/diahann_carroll.htm (299 words)

	Carroll - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Daniel Carroll (1730–1796), Americian politician from Maryland, signer of the Declaration of Indepence
		Carroll, town in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA.
		Carroll, town in Chautauqua County, New York, USA.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Carroll (345 words)

	Diahann Carroll @ Filmbug
		In 1968, Diahann Carroll became the first fl actress in television history to star in her own series, Julia, for NBC, which soared to the top of the Nielsen ratings and received an Emmy nomination in its first year on the air, for best actress starring in a comedy.
		In 1982, Diahann Carroll received national critical acclaim in the controversial NBC drama Sister, Sister, written by poet and educator Maya Angelou.
		Carroll and Dr. David Ho were honored by Project Inform for their outstanding contributions in the battle against HIV and AIDS.
	www.filmbug.com /db/98000 (1076 words)

	ABILITY Magazine \| Diahann Carroll Interview
		However, she is probably best known by the public for her television roles in the ground-breaking situation comedy "Julia" and the popular, prime-time soap opera "Dynasty." The former, which first aired in 1968, was the first series ever to star a fl actress as the central character.
		Miss Carroll's feature film work includes "Claudine," which earned her a Best Actress Academy Award nomination in 1974, "Paris Blues," "Carmen Jones," "Hurry Sundown," "The Split," and "Porgy And Bess." Recent movie credits are the Robert Townsend-directed "The Five Heartbeats" and "Eve's Bayou," the highest grossing independent film of 1997.
		Diahann Carroll's high-flying entertainment odyssey has continued virtually unabated for 47 years, but in 1997 a health crisis threatened not only to end that career, but also her life.
	www.abilitymagazine.com /carroll_interview.html (1291 words)

	Jet: Diahann Carroll may have to sell her $1.5 million N.Y. apartment for $32,000
		Carroll in her attempt to have the agreement she made with Lawrence Eno nullified.
		Carroll maintained in court papers that the agreement she made with Eno is outdated.
		Carroll, who became the first Black woman to star in her own TV series, "Julia," in 1968, has reportedly spent more than $200,000 in maintenance and repairs in the apartment, which is now worth $1.5 million.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1355/is_n20_v86/ai_15833586 (431 words)

	Lifetimetv.com: Intimate Portrait
		Award-winning performer Diahann Carroll, an accomplished actress and singer, has made her mark on the stage, television and the big screen, becoming the first African-American to star in her own TV sitcom and play the lead role in the hit musical "Sunset Boulevard."
		Carroll, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998 (and treated successfully), is a spokeswoman for the National Women's Cancer Research Alliance.
		Carroll met actor Sydney Poitier on the set of 1959's "Porgy and Bess," and the two embarked on a passionate affair that lasted eight years; at one point, the two were engaged.
	www.lifetimetv.com /shows/ip/portraits/9802/9802_index.html (177 words)

	a life of firsts (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Diahann Carroll is a Tony Award winner (Richard Rodgers’ musical "No Strings" in 1962), an Emmy nominee (the TV series "Julia" in 1968) and a Best Actress Oscar nominee ("Claudine" in 1974)—to name just a few.
		One of the factors that drew Carroll’s attention to eyewear was her experience with VICA as its spokesperson for presbyopia in 1992.
		Carroll’s latest ventures are among many milestones in her career.
	www.2020mag.com /issues/1998/apr/conversation.htm (1142 words)

	USATODAY.com - Diahann Carroll: The 'image' is everything (Site not responding. Last check: )
		To help provide women of limited means with breast cancer screenings, Carroll is lending her name and support to the fourth annual Westside Challenge to Beat Breast Cancer in Los Angeles.
		Carroll joins famed William Morris talent agent Nina Nisenholtz, who founded the event after her own recovery from breast cancer.
		Carroll's breast cancer was less than a centimeter in size when it was detected and completely removed by a lumpectomy.
	www.usatoday.com /news/health/spotlight/2001-07-23-carroll-mammograms.htm (1177 words)

	Diahann Carroll - Fun Life: Reviews, Track Listing, Audio Clips, and more \|\|\| Music.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Still only in her mid-twenties, Diahann Carroll [+] had a varied career leading up to her sole Atlantic Records album, including nightclub appearances, several albums on RCA Victor and United Artists, and appearances in such musical films as Carmen Jones and Porgy and Bess (although her singing was dubbed in by others).
		It was that credit which legitimized Carroll's credentials as an interpreter of show music, but she further made her case here, handling favorites by Irving Berlin [+] and the Gershwins.
		The obvious antecedent for Carroll was Lena Horne [+], but her voice had a purer tone and much less archness.
	www.music.com /release/fun_life/1 (235 words)

	The Winchester Star-Hello! (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Carroll said she decided to attend the festival for “a new experience in life.” “I’ve never attended the Apple Blossom Festival before,” she said with a smile.
		Carroll, who was born Diann Johnson and was brought up in New York City, said the Winchester area reminded her of the Connecticut countryside, where she’s considering buying another home.
		Carroll said she credits many of the young people she works with inspiring her to think outside of the box when it comes to choosing roles.
	www.winchesterstar.com /TheWinchesterStar/000506/story_hello.asp (1087 words)

	Carroll (Site not responding. Last check: )
		When Carroll was just ten years old, she received a Metropolitan Opera scholarship for studies at New York's High School of Music and Art.
		In 1968, Carroll was nominated for an Emmy Award for her portrayal of Julia, and she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress the same year.
		Carroll published her autobiography, Diahann, in 1986, and in 1997 she launched a signature line of clothing and eyewear targeted to the needs of African-American women.
	planetkwazar.com /divas/carrollnew.htm (465 words)

	The HistoryMakers
		Diahann Carroll is a Tony Award winner, an Emmy and Grammy nominee, a Golden Globe winner and a Best Actress Oscar nominee.
		Her television nominations go back to 1963 and in 1968, Diahann Carroll became the first fl actress in television history to star in her own series, Julia for NBC, which soared to the top of the Nielsen rating and received an Emmy nomination in its first year on the air.
		In 1984 Diahann Carroll became the first fl actress to star in the award winning nighttime series Dynasty, which is still in syndication all around the world.
	www.thehistorymakers.com /biography/biography.asp?bioindex=1029 (411 words)

	Diahann Carroll - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
		Actress and singer Diahann Carroll was born Carol Diann Johnson on July 17, 1935, in the Bronx, NY.
		In the late '60s, Carroll starred in the TV sitcom Julia, for which she was nominated for an Emmy Award and the recipient of a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
		Carroll would return to TV work in the mid-'80s with her portrayal of businesswoman Dominique Devereaux on the hit nighttime soap opera Dynasty, while she earned her second Emmy nomination for a guest appearance on the comedy series A Different World (also during the same decade, Carroll published an autobiography, 1986's -Diahann).
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,412402,00.html (444 words)

	Diahann Carroll to Appear at the Persian Room - 1961
		Born in New York City, Diahann, at 10 years old, won a Metropolitan Opera scholarship and was subsequently accepted at the High School of Music and Art where she continued developing her voice.
		Diahann Carroll, whose piquant personality and charming way with a song have won her a top place in the entertainment world, has been signed by Neal Lang, vice-president and general manager of the Plaza, for
		This will be the third time the irresistible Diahann has appeared in the Persian Room and, as before, there is little doubt about the excitement her return will generate.
	www.bigbandsandbignames.com /carroll.html (570 words)

	Diahann Carroll » Biography, Pictures, Forum, Videos, News, Photos
		When Carroll was just ten years old, she received a Metropolitan Opera scholarship for studies at New York's High School of Music and Art.
		Carroll's Broadway debut was in the Harold Arlen/Truman Capote production House of Flowers (1954), and her f...
		Singer diahann carroll wants to make a movie version of her hit broadway musical no strings.
	www.perfectpeople.net /celebrity-star/1036/diahann-carroll.htm (671 words)

	The Many Images of Diahann Carroll
		Carroll's first and short-lived marriage to casting director, Monte Kay whom she meets during House of Flowers.
		Carroll is compared often to the First Lady's well-coiffed image, and called the Black Jackie Kennedy and much later to a Black Barbie doll in 1968.
		Diahann Carroll, known for her extravagant taste in clothing and life-style, leases a lavish "flat" in Manhattan and signs agreement that if she ever sells the apartment, he gets first "dibs" at original price.
	www.tcf.ua.edu /Classes/Jbutler/T577/Students/dcweb.html (461 words)

	SacObserver.com [SOUL] Diahann Carroll: Overcoming, Succeeding (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Known for taking negatives and turning them into positives, Carroll, during a recent visit to Dallas, talked freely about issues on her mind, including parenting, the rigors of her career, leadership, overcoming cancer, her relationship with her mother, the need for men and women to submit to prostate and mammogram screenings, and racism.
		The stories decrying the devastation of Black communities are a source of contention for Carroll because she said she believes that blaming Blacks for the proliferation of drugs in Black communities is nothing short of disingenuous.
		Carroll said she has met many breast cancer survivors who are much younger.
	www.sacobserver.com /soul/052203/diahann_carroll.shtml (1033 words)

	Diahann Carroll in The Court
		In 1984 Carroll became the first fl cast member on the award-winning television phenomenon, "Dynasty," which is still in syndication all around the world.
		Carroll made her Broadway stage debut in Harold Arlen and Truman Capote's "House of Flowers." After seeing this production, Richard Rodgers created the Broadway show "No Strings" as a starring vehicle for her, and she went on to win a Tony Award for her performance.
		Carroll has given generously of her time in support of civic and humanitarian concerns.
	www.wchstv.com /abc/thecourt/diahanncarroll.shtml (359 words)

	University of Chicago Hospitals: Diahann Carroll to speak at University of Chicago Hospitals cancer survivors ...
		Diahann Carroll to speak at University of Chicago Hospitals cancer survivors celebration
		Carroll's career spans more than 40 years and includes a Tony Award, a Golden Globe, and nominations for an Emmy and an Oscar.
		In 1998, Carroll was diagnosed with breast cancer and went through surgery and radiation therapy.
	www.uchospitals.edu /news/2004/20040521-survivor.html (399 words)

	Diahann Carroll - TV.com
		More Photos Diahann Carroll began her career as a model for Ebony magazine when she was 15 years old.
		Diahann (About being recognized from Dynasty): You know I figure young people would say, "Oh yes, that's right-Dynasty!" How one came upon Dynasty in the eighties is really more of a highlight than being on Dynasty.
		Diahann (on filming Hurry Sundown in St. Francisville, Louisiana; where the cast and the crew was receiving death threats because they were filming the movie in the home of the Ku Klux Klan): You can cut the hostility here with a knife.
	www.tv.com /diahann-carroll/person/4540/summary.html (552 words)

	BlackNews.com - Spelman College To Honor Howard Zinn, Diahann Carroll, and Virginia Davis Floyd
		Actress and humanitarian Diahann Carroll is a pioneer in television, film and theater, and she will be honored with a Doctor of Fine Arts.
		Carroll was the first African American actress to star in her own TV series, "Julia" for NBC.
		In 1984, she was the first African American actress to star in the award-winning, nighttime dramatic series, "Dynasty." She has blazed a path in entertainment followed by many other African American women, and has been recognized with the Women in Film Crystal Award for her contributions to the advancement of women in the industry.
	www.blacknews.com /pr/spelman101.html (659 words)

	J.C. Penney to offer Diahann Carroll line (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Diahann Carroll line will be offered in flattering colors for nonwhite women over 35.
		Carroll, an actress and singer whose credits include the TV show Julia, will promote the line along with fl community leaders.
		The Diahann Carroll collection is the first celebrity signature line by a fl woman, according to the chain, but it's not the first ethnic marketing venture for J.C. Penney.
	www.chron.com /content/chronicle/business/97/03/07/brf-penney.2-0.html (313 words)

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