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Diahnne Abbott
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Born | May 1, 1945 |
Other names | Diahnne Déa |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1976–present |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | Drena De Niro Raphael De Niro |
Diahnne Abbott is an American actress born on January 1, 1945. She is known for her roles in several movies and TV shows. She often worked with famous directors and actors.
Personal Life
Diahnne Abbott married the actor Robert De Niro in 1976. They had a son named Raphael. Robert De Niro also adopted Diahnne's daughter, Drena. Diahnne and Robert later divorced in 1988.
Acting Career
Diahnne Abbott began her acting career in the 1970s. She appeared in the 1977 film New York, New York. In this movie, she had a special scene where she sang the song "Honeysuckle Rose". This song was originally by Fats Waller.
She also acted alongside Robert De Niro in the 1983 film The King of Comedy. In this movie, she played the character Rita Keane. Diahnne Abbott also had a role in the TV series Crime Story. She played the character Sonia in three episodes. Another movie she appeared in was Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling in 1986. She is the cousin of singer Gregory Abbott. He is known for his 1986 song "Shake You Down".
Film and TV Roles
Diahnne Abbott has been in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Film Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1976 | Taxi Driver | Concession Girl | |
Welcome to L.A. | Jeanette Ross | ||
1977 | New York, New York | Harlem Club Singer | |
1982 | The King of Comedy | Rita Keane | |
1984 | Love Streams | Susan | |
1986 | Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling | Mother | |
2000 | Before Night Falls | Blanca Romero | |
2002 | Soliloquy | Leah |
Television Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988 | Crime Story | Sonia | Three episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Diahnne Abbott para niños