Diahnne Abbott
| Diahnne Abbott | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 1, 1945 |
| Other names | Diahnne Déa |
| 💼 Occupation | Actress |
| 📆 Years active | 1976–present |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Robert De Niro (m. 1976; div. 1988) |
| 👶 Children | Drena De Niro Raphael De Niro |
Diahnne Abbott (born January 1, 1945)[1] is an American actress.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Abbott married actor Robert De Niro[2][3] in 1976. They had a son, Raphael, that same year.[4] De Niro adopted Drena, Abbott's daughter from a previous relationship.[5] De Niro and Abbott divorced in 1988.[6]
Career[edit]
Abbott is known for her roles in Martin Scorsese's films. She portrayed the concession clerk in Taxi Driver (1976) and had a memorable cameo in New York, New York (1977).[7] She also played Rita Keane in The King of Comedy (1983) and appeared in the television series Crime Story.[8]
Filmography[edit]
Film roles[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Crime Story | Sonia | Three episodes |
References[edit]
- ↑ McCann, Bob (2009). Encyclopedia of African American actresses in film and television. McFarland & Co. p. 4. ISBN 978-0786458042. Search this book on
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Diahnne Abbott". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ↑ "62 Diahnne Abbott And Robert De Niro Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images". www.gettyimages.com.au. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ↑ "Who are Robert De Niro's 7 children? What to know about his family". Yahoo Life. 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ↑ "Robert De Niro Recalls Feeling 'Disbelief' After Grandson Leandro's Death: 'Shouldn't Have Happened'". Yahoo Entertainment. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ↑ "Robert De Niro on what he's like as a dad now versus when he raised his older kids: 'Nothing is perfect in life'". TODAY. 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ↑ "Taxi Driver". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ↑ Gabbard, Krin (1996). Jammin' at the margins : jazz and the American cinema. University of Chicago Press. p. 278. ISBN 0226277895. Search this book on
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