Diahnne Abbott
American actress (born 1945)
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Diahnne Abbott (born May 1, 1945)[1] is an American actress.[2]
BornMay 1, 1945
OthernameDiahnne Déa
OccupationActress
Yearsactive1976–present
Diahnne Abbott | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 1, 1945 |
| Other name | Diahnne Déa |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | |
| Relatives | Gregory Abbott (cousin) |
Personal life
Career
Abbott portrayed the pornographic movie theatre concession clerk in Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver (1976) opposite De Niro.[7] She has a memorable cameo in the 1977 film New York, New York, in which she sings Fats Waller's song, "Honeysuckle Rose".[8]
She also played the object of De Niro's affections in Scorsese's 1982 film, The King of Comedy,[2] as well as roles in the television series Crime Story (the character of Sonia) and the 1986 film Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (Mother). She is the cousin of singer Gregory Abbott, known for his 1986 song "Shake You Down".[9]
Filmography
Film
| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Crime Story | Sonia | Three episodes |