Diana Ross
Acting Born Mar 26, 1944 Detroit, Michigan, USA 118 credits
Biography
Diana Ross is a singer and actress who has demonstrated her versatility in acting roles. She made her acting debut in the film Lady Sings the Blues, in which she portrayed the character Billie Holiday. This performance was notable, as it was her Oscar-nominated debut.
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Career overview
Diana Ross has demonstrated her versatility as a performer by taking on acting roles. One notable example is her portrayal of Billie Holiday in a film. The movie, titled Lady Sings the Blues, earned Ross a nomination for an Academy Award.
Ross's acting career has also been marked by her involvement in music. She released jazz recordings in conjunction with the film, which achieved significant success.
Ross has appeared in numerous other projects, with a total of 114 acting credits to her name.
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Career timeline
Michael Jackson: A Life in MusicSoccer's American Dream
Jim Henson Idea ManThe Greatest Night in PopLive from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed SullivanRenaissance: A Film by BeyoncéDiana Ross: Supreme SensationMotown Master: Lamont Dozier at the BBC
Minions: The Rise of Gru · Songs2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyPlatinum Party at the Palace
TINABiggie: I Got a Story to Tell
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken HeartThe BRITs at 40
My Music: A Classic ChristmasDiana Ross: Live in Central ParkMotown 60: A Grammy CelebrationDiana Ross: Supreme Diva
NBC’s New Year’s Eve
The Summer of LoveThis Is Bob Hope...
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Always Whitney Houston
Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para RecordarMotown at the BBC
The Supremes: Reflections: The Definitive Performances 1964-1969Burt Sugarman's The Midnight Special: 1976
Miley's New Year's Eve PartyBack to the 80's 1980
The Giants of Black MusicCelebrities Uncensored
American IdolV Graham NortonAnt & Dec's Saturday Night TakeawayHeart of the FestivalIt's Black Entertainment
Slå på ringThe Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3
VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross
Double PlatinumDouble Platinum · Executive Producer
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
The ViewKeppel Road: The Life and Music of the Bee Gees
Queen: Champions of the WorldReady Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown
Inside the Actors StudioOut of DarknessOut of Darkness · Executive ProducerSesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Intimate PortraitLive & KickingDiana Ross - One Woman - The Video Collection 2
Christmas in ViennaA Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan ShowDiana Ross Live: The Lady Sings... Jazz & Blues
Pebble Mill
LIVE with Kelly and MarkHawks · SongsHappy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Sacrée soiréeLe monde est à vous
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Full Filmography
118 titles- Michael Jackson: A Life in Music (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Soccer's American Dream (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central (2024) as Self
- Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé (2023) as Self
- Diana Ross: Supreme Sensation (2023) as Archival Footage
- Motown Master: Lamont Dozier at the BBC (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) Songs
- 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Platinum Party at the Palace (2022) as Self
- TINA (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021) as Self - Singer (archive footage)
- The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- The BRITs at 40 (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- My Music: A Classic Christmas (2019) as Self - The Supremes (archive footage)
- Diana Ross: Live in Central Park (2019) as Self
- Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration (2019) as Self
- Diana Ross: Supreme Diva (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- NBC’s New Year’s Eve (2018) as Self - Performance
- The Summer of Love (2017)
- This Is Bob Hope... (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (2013) as Billie Holliday (archive footage)
- Always Whitney Houston (2012) as Self
- Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop? (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days (2010) as Self (uncredited) (archive footage)
- O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Motown at the BBC (2009) as Self
- The Supremes: Reflections: The Definitive Performances 1964-1969 (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Burt Sugarman's The Midnight Special: 1976 (2006) as Self
- Miley's New Year's Eve Party (2004) as Self - Musical Guest
- Back to the 80's 1980 (2004)
- The Giants of Black Music (2003) as Self
- Celebrities Uncensored (2003) as Self
- American Idol (2002) as Self - Guest Performer
- V Graham Norton (2002) as Self
- Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002) as Self
- Heart of the Festival (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- It's Black Entertainment (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' (2002) as Self
- Slå på ring (2001)
- The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 (2001) as Self - Special Guest Star
- VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross (2000) as Self
- Double Platinum (1999) as Olivia King
- Double Platinum (1999) Executive Producer
- Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) as Self - Hostess
- The View (1997) as Self
- Keppel Road: The Life and Music of the Bee Gees (1997) as Self
- Queen: Champions of the World (1995) as Self
- Ready Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown (1995) as Self
- Inside the Actors Studio (1994) as Self
- Out of Darkness (1994) as Paulie Cooper
- Out of Darkness (1994) Executive Producer
- Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Live & Kicking (1993) as Self
- Diana Ross - One Woman - The Video Collection 2 (1993)
- Christmas in Vienna (1992) as Self
- A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show (1992) as Self
- Diana Ross Live: The Lady Sings... Jazz & Blues (1992) as Self
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- Hawks (1988) Songs
- Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC (1988) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self
- The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986) as Self (archive footage)
- We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985) as Self
- I Love Quincy (1984) as Self
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! (1982) as Self (archive footage)
- The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years (1982) as Self
- Endless Love (1981) Songs
- Diana (1981) as Self
- Diana (1981) Writer
- Diana (1981) Executive Producer
- Standing Room Only: Diana Ross (1980) as Self
- The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980) as Self (archive footage)
- Diana Ross in Concert! (1979)
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
- The Wiz (1978) as Dorothy
- Wiz on Down the Road (1978) as Dorothy
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self
- An Evening with Diana Ross (1977) as Self
- The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star
- NBC: The First Fifty Years (1976) as Self
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Numéro un (1975) as Self - The Supremes (archive footage)
- Numéro un (1975) as Self (archive footage)
- Mahogany (1975) as Mahogany
- Mahogany (1975) Costume Design
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Musical Guest
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Musikladen (1972) as Self
- Lady Sings the Blues (1972) as Billie Holiday
- The Jackson 5ive (1971) as Diana Ross (voice)
- The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana (1971) as Self
- Diana! (1971) as Self
- G.I.T. on Broadway (1969) as Self
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- Diana Ross & The Supremes Live at Grand Hotel Ballroom (1968) as self
- TCB (1968) as Self
- Diana Ross & the Supremes - Live at the Rai Congress Center in Amsterdam (1968) as self
- Tarzan (1966) as Sister Therese
- Beach Ball (1965) as Self
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
- The T.A.M.I. Show (1964) as Self - The Supremes
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self (archive footage)
- Musik aus Studio B (1961) as Self
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Diana Ross best known for?
Diana Ross is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Michael Jackson: A Life in Music (2026), Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022), The Summer of Love (2017), In the Electric Mist (2009).
When and where was Diana Ross born?
Diana Ross was born on March 26, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
How many credits does Diana Ross have?
Diana Ross has accumulated over 118 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2026.
What is Diana Ross's background in cinema and television?
Diana Ross is a singer and actress who has demonstrated her versatility in acting roles. She made her acting debut in the film Lady Sings the Blues, in which she portrayed the character Billie Holiday. This performance was notable, as it was her Oscar-nominated debut.
Diana Ross by the numbers
118credits
80films
38TV series
1948–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 15
- Queen: Champions of the World (1995) as Self — aged about 51
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 30
- The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star — aged about 32
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 28
- Musikladen (1972) as Self — aged about 28
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