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Diana Ross

Actor

Diana Ross

  • Born: 26 March 1944, Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $250 million

Diana Ross is a renowned singer and actress known for her powerful voice and charismatic stage presence. She gained fame as the lead singer of The Supremes, one of the most successful girl groups in music history. Ross has starred in films such as 'Lady Sings…

About Diana Ross

Diana Ross is a renowned singer and actress known for her powerful voice and charismatic stage presence. She gained fame as the lead singer of The Supremes, one of the most successful girl groups in music history. Ross has starred in films such as 'Lady Sings the Blues' and 'The Wiz', earning acclaim for her performances and establishing her as a cultural icon.

Born
26 March 1944, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Height
5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Spouses
Arne Naess Jr. (1985-2000)
Children
5 (Rhonda, Tracee, Chudney, Ross, and Evan)
Parents
Fred Ross, Sr. and Ernestine Moten
Estimated net worth
$250 million

Fun facts about Diana Ross

  • Diana Ross was the first female artist to achieve five consecutive number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, recognizing her contributions to music and culture.

Famous Diana Ross quotes

“I’m coming out”
N/A, 1980
“Ain't no mountain high enough”
N/A, 1970
“I’m still alive, and I’m still here.”
N/A, 2019

Diana Ross filmography

Cast (114)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Soccer's American Dream TVSelf (archive footage)
2024Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central MovieSelf
2024Jim Henson Idea Man MovieSelf (archive footage)7.8
2024The Greatest Night in Pop MovieSelf (archive footage)7.9
2023Diana Ross: Supreme Sensation MovieArchival Footage10.0
2023Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé MovieSelf7.8
2023Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan MovieSelf (archive footage)6.9
2023Motown Master: Lamont Dozier at the BBC MovieSelf (archive footage)8.0
20222022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony MovieSelf (archive footage)8.2
2022Platinum Party at the Palace MovieSelf6.0
Show 104 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2021TINA MovieSelf (archive footage)7.7
2021Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell MovieSelf - Singer (archive footage)7.1
2020The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart MovieSelf (archive footage)7.7
2020The BRITs at 40 MovieSelf (archive footage)
2019Diana Ross: Supreme Diva MovieSelf (archive footage)7.2
2019My Music: A Classic Christmas MovieSelf - The Supremes (archive footage)7.5
2019Diana Ross: Live in Central Park MovieSelf7.5
2019Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration MovieSelf7.0
2018NBC’s New Year’s Eve MovieSelf - Performance
2017This Is Bob Hope... MovieSelf (archive footage)7.7
2017The Summer of Love MovieUnknown character7.2
2013Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic MovieBillie Holliday (archive footage)7.1
2012Always Whitney Houston MovieSelf9.0
2010Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop? MovieSelf (archive footage)6.5
2010Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days MovieSelf (uncredited) (archive footage)
2009Motown at the BBC MovieSelf6.0
2009O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar MovieSelf (archive footage)
2006The Supremes: Reflections: The Definitive Performances 1964-1969 MovieSelf (archive footage)10.0
2006Burt Sugarman's The Midnight Special: 1976 MovieSelf
2004Miley's New Year's Eve Party TVSelf - Musical Guest7.2
2004Back to the 80's 1980 MovieUnknown character
2003Celebrities Uncensored TVSelf4.9
2003The Giants of Black Music MovieSelf
2002American Idol TVSelf - Guest Performer5.0
2002Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway TVSelf6.1
2002V Graham Norton TVSelf5.3
2002Heart of the Festival MovieSelf (archive footage)6.7
2002It's Black Entertainment MovieSelf (archive footage)8.7
2002The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' MovieSelf9.0
2001Slå på ring TVUnknown character10.0
2001The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 MovieSelf - Special Guest Star
2000VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross MovieSelf9.0
1999Double Platinum MovieOlivia King7.9
1998Motown 40: The Music Is Forever MovieSelf - Hostess
1997The View TVSelf4.3
1997Glastonbury TVSelf
1997Keppel Road: The Life and Music of the Bee Gees MovieSelf8.5
1996TFI Friday TVUnknown character7.1
1995Ready Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown MovieSelf
1995Queen: Champions of the World MovieSelf8.3
1994Inside the Actors Studio TVSelf
1994Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! MovieSelf (archive footage)7.0
1994Out of Darkness MoviePaulie Cooper9.0
1993Intimate Portrait TVSelf4.5
1993Live & Kicking TVSelf6.0
1993Diana Ross - One Woman - The Video Collection 2 MovieUnknown character
1992Christmas in Vienna MovieSelf
1992A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show MovieSelf
1992Diana Ross Live: The Lady Sings... Jazz & Blues MovieSelf7.7
1991Pebble Mill TVSelf4.1
1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark TVSelf5.6
1988Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC MovieSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)6.0
1987Le monde est à vous TVSelf
1987Sacrée soirée TVSelf5.7
1987Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues MovieSelf
1986The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years MovieSelf (archive footage)6.1
1986An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. MovieUnknown character
1985Motown Returns to the Apollo MovieUnknown character
1985We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song MovieSelf8.4
1984I Love Quincy MovieSelf
1983Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever MovieSelf8.7
1982Champs-Elysées TVSelf6.8
1982Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! MovieSelf (archive footage)6.0
1982The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years MovieSelf
1981Diana MovieSelf
1980Standing Room Only: Diana Ross MovieSelf10.0
1980The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's MovieSelf (archive footage)4.0
1979Diana Ross in Concert! MovieUnknown character
1978The Kennedy Center Honors TVSelf7.4
1978The Wiz MovieDorothy6.2
1978An Audience with... TVSelf5.3
1978Wiz on Down the Road MovieDorothy6.7
1977The BRIT Awards TVSelf10.0
1977An Evening with Diana Ross MovieSelf10.0
1976NBC: The First Fifty Years MovieSelf
1976The Muppet Show TVSelf - Special Guest Star8.0
1975Mahogany MovieMahogany5.9
1975Numéro un TVSelf - The Supremes (archive footage)7.5
1975Numéro un TVSelf (archive footage)7.5
1975Les Rendez-vous du dimanche TVSelf6.0
1974American Music Awards TVSelf - Musical Guest8.2
1972Musikladen TVSelf8.0
1972Lady Sings the Blues MovieBillie Holiday6.9
1972Le Grand Échiquier TVSelf8.0
1971The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana MovieSelf5.0
1971The Jackson 5ive TVDiana Ross (voice)5.8
1971Diana! MovieSelf7.0
1969G.I.T. on Broadway MovieSelf
1968TCB MovieSelf8.0
1968Diana Ross & The Supremes Live at Grand Hotel Ballroom Movieself
1968Diana Ross & the Supremes - Live at the Rai Congress Center in Amsterdam Movieself
1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TVSelf (uncredited)6.8
1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TVSelf6.8
1966Tarzan TVSister Therese6.9
1965Beach Ball MovieSelf (The Supremes)4.4
1964The T.A.M.I. Show MovieSelf - The Supremes8.0
1964Top of the Pops TVSelf6.6
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TVSelf7.6
1962The Merv Griffin Show TVSelf6.8
1961Musik aus Studio B TVSelf7.0
1959The Grammys TVSelf8.6
1953The Oscars TVSelf7.1
1950What's My Line? TVSelf - Mystery Guest7.0
1948The Ed Sullivan Show TVSelf6.8

Crew (10)

YearTitleRoleRating
2022Minions: The Rise of Gru MovieSongs · Sound7.3
1999Double Platinum MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.9
1994Out of Darkness MovieExecutive Producer · Production9.0
1988Hawks MovieSongs · Sound5.8
1987Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues MovieWriter · Writing
Show 5 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
1987Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues MovieProducer · Production
1981Endless Love MovieSongs · Sound5.7
1981Diana MovieWriter · Writing
1981Diana MovieExecutive Producer · Production
1975Mahogany MovieCostume Design · Costume & Make-Up5.9

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Questions about Diana Ross

What are Diana Ross's most successful films?

Diana Ross's most successful films include 'Lady Sings the Blues', which earned her an Academy Award nomination, and 'The Wiz', where she starred alongside Michael Jackson. These films showcased her talent as both an actress and a singer.

Has Diana Ross won any major awards?

Yes, Diana Ross has received numerous awards, including a Golden Globe for her performance in 'Lady Sings the Blues' and multiple American Music Awards. She was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

When did Diana Ross start her career?

Diana Ross began her career in the early 1960s as a member of The Supremes. The group quickly rose to fame with hits like 'Where Did Our Love Go' and 'Baby Love'.

What is Diana Ross's estimated net worth?

Diana Ross's estimated net worth is approximately $250 million, attributed to her successful music career, acting roles, and various business ventures.

How many children does Diana Ross have?

Diana Ross has five children: Rhonda, Tracee, Chudney, Ross, and Evan. She has often spoken about the importance of family in her life.

What is a defining characteristic of Diana Ross's voice?

Diana Ross is known for her unique vocal style, characterized by a rich, emotive quality and a wide vocal range, which has made her a standout performer in both music and film.

What was Diana Ross's first film?

Diana Ross's first film was 'Lady Sings the Blues' in 1972, where she portrayed the iconic jazz singer Billie Holiday. This role established her as a serious actress.

What impact has Diana Ross had on music?

Diana Ross has had a profound impact on music, breaking barriers as a Black female artist and influencing generations of singers. Her work with The Supremes set the standard for girl groups and pop music.