Diahann Carroll

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Characters played by Diahann Carroll

Queen La — The Legend of Tarzan (2001)

Mysterious queen from the lost city, appears in lore.

Myrt — Carmen Jones (1954)

One of Carmen's close friends who works at the same Louisiana nightclub. She accompanies Carmen to Chicago and shares the hotel suite with her, participating in their nights out and the tarot card reading.

Mermeia — The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)

Mermeia is the figure featured in the virtual-reality fantasy program that Saun Dann brings as a Life Day gift. The program provides a private form of entertainment within the family gathering, contrasting with the Imperial search and the larger adventures involving Han, Chewbacca, and Luke.

Eleanor Potter — The Five Heartbeats (1991)

Eleanor Potter is Jimmy Potter’s wife and shares his concern about Big Red’s corruption. She and Jimmy decline Big Red’s offer, helping the Heartbeats avoid an immediate deal with him. After Jimmy is killed, Eleanor eventually comes to terms with his death and forgives Eddie at a family gathering.

Elzora — Eve's Bayou (1997)

Local fortune teller and suspected witch who possesses psychic abilities rivaling Mozelle. She advises Roz to wait for a solution involving her children, confronts Mozelle with hidden truths, and agrees to place the voodoo curse Eve requests, serving as a catalyst for the family's tragic events.

Ellen "Ellie" Kennedy — The Split (1968)

McClain's ex-wife who acts as the safehouse for the stolen half-million dollars. She is brutally murdered by her landlord Herb Sutro, which triggers the central conflict as the gang demands McClain retrieve the missing money.

Nana — The Front (2010)

Wise elderly resident offering historical context and hidden clues.

Vivian Thurlow — Hurry Sundown (1967)

Vivian Thurlow is a local black teacher who assists Reeve Scott during Henry Warren's attempt to challenge his ownership. She searches the town records and discovers proof that Reeve legally registered the deed to his land, providing decisive evidence against Henry's suit and strengthening the farmers' position.

Nana Peeples — Peeples (2013)

The matriarch of the Peeples family. She hosts a gathering where Wade encourages Daphne to sing, contributing to the family's weekend bond and eventual confessions.

Lydia Bishop — Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle (1994)

Chess player or associate involved in a high-profile murder case.

Nana — At Risk (2010)

Elderly community matriarch with deep local historical ties

Carolyne Lovejoy — Sister, Sister (1982)

Carolyne is a schoolteacher who raised her younger sister Sissy after their parents died. She disapproves of Sissy's plans to become a professional ice skater and is having an affair with the married Reverend Henderson. When her estranged sister Freida arrives, Freida's involvement with the reverend challenges Carolyne's self-image and strains their relationship.

Career Overview

Diahann Carroll has 75 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Win Garano Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Paris Blues, Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years, Murder in Black and White. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
75
Birth Date
1935-07-17
Birth Place
Bronx, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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