Is Diahann Carroll A-List?
NoB
No — Diahann Carroll is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1968
*Julia* TV Series
Lost A-list status in 2006
Dropped to B tier — *Grey's Anatomy* Guest Appearance
Ranking Timeline
1954C$0.01M
Early Singing Career
Begins her career as a singer.
1962B▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Tony Award Win
Wins a Tony Award for *No Strings*.
1968A▲$0.5M+$0.4M
*Julia* TV Series
Stars in *Julia*, a groundbreaking TV series.
1984A$2M+$1.5M
*Dynasty* Role
Joins the cast of *Dynasty*.
2006B▼$5M+$3M
*Grey's Anatomy* Guest Appearance
Appears in *Grey's Anatomy*.
2019A▲$10M+$5M
Passes Away at Age 84
Carroll passes away after a career of breaking racial barriers.
2026B▼$10M
Legacy as a Trailblazer
Remembered as a trailblazing actress and singer.
Last updated: February 25, 2026