Diahann

Diahann Billings-Burford grew up in New York City, buffeted from drugs and other problems by her mother's high expectations and drive for education.

Stephenie Foster: Hearts on Fire: Lighting the Spark for Social Change Stephenie Foster 2012

Diahann Billings-Burford grew up in New York City, buffeted from drugs and other problems by her mother's high expectations and drive for education.

Stephenie Foster: Hearts on Fire: Lighting the Spark for Social Change Stephenie Foster 2012

How do we really take service and use it creatively to help the city get through difficult budget times? says Diahann Billings-Burford, New York City's chief service officer.

Volunteers are the new city employees 2011

Diahann Billings-Burford grew up in New York City, buffeted from drugs and other problems by her mother's high expectations and drive for education.

Stephenie Foster: Hearts on Fire: Lighting the Spark for Social Change Stephenie Foster 2012

How do we really take service and use it creatively to help the city get through difficult budget times? says Diahann Billings-Burford, New York City's chief service officer.

Volunteers are the new city employees 2011

Come on: This is the kind of show where Neal can go from flophouse to penthouse just by running into a gorgeous widow, played by the still-gorgeous Diahann Carroll of Julia fame.

USA's 'White Collar': You'll want to catch this thief 2009

Diahann Billings-Burford grew up in New York City, buffeted from drugs and other problems by her mother's high expectations and drive for education.

Stephenie Foster: Hearts on Fire: Lighting the Spark for Social Change Stephenie Foster 2012

And in half of the first season's episodes, Diahann Carroll plays a wealthy matron who provides refuge (and luxe living quarters) for Caffrey, and eventually turns to him for help when she's seduced by another slick charmer.

'White Collar': Well tailored for all involved 2009

Diahann Billings-Burford grew up in New York City, buffeted from drugs and other problems by her mother's high expectations and drive for education.

Stephenie Foster: Hearts on Fire: Lighting the Spark for Social Change Stephenie Foster 2012

I ended up going out with him, but he ended up introducing me to a hero of mine: Diahann Carroll, Daniels says.

That's a wrap for Lee Daniels as countdown to Oscars ends 2010