Known for movies

Short Info

Net Worth$8 million
Date Of BirthJanuary 5, 1968
FactIn 1986-1988, lived in Japan and released three records as a teen pop star.


Carrie Ann Inaba is an American dancer, choreographer, television personality, and actress. She is best known for her work on the ABC television series Dancing with the Stars, where she has served as a judge since 2005.

Inaba was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Carolyn, a former hula dancer and singer, and Mark Inaba, a businessman. She is of Japanese and Chinese descent. Inaba has two older sisters, Lauren and Lisa.

Inaba graduated from Punahou School in 1986 and then attended the University of California, Irvine, where she studied broadcast journalism and dance. After college, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment.

Inaba’s first television appearance was as one of the original Fly Girls on the sketch comedy series In Living Color. She went on to choreograph music videos for Mariah Carey, George Michael, Paula Abdul, Janet Jackson, and others.

Inaba has also appeared on a number of game and reality shows, including The View, The Talk, Miss America, and The Price Is Right. She was a co-host of the syndicated daytime talk show The Talk from 2010 to 2011.

Inaba began her career as a professional dancer in 1985, when she was recruited as a member of the pop music group ZZ Top’s music video “Legs.” She also appeared in Madonna’s “Material Girl” video and in several other music videos. Inaba has choreographed concerts for Celine Dion, Ricky Martin, and the Black Eyed Peas.

Inaba made her Broadway debut in the musical revue Swing! in 1999. She also appeared in the Broadway productions of Chicago and Rent.

Inaba has served as a judge on Dancing with the Stars since 2005. She has also been a guest judge on So You Think You Can Dance and Strictly Come Dancing.

Inaba is an animal rights activist and has worked with PETA and The Humane Society of the United States.

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Inaba is married to actor Robb Derringer. They have no children together.

General Info

Full NameCarrie Ann Inaba
Net Worth$8 million
Date Of BirthJanuary 5, 1968
Height1.67 m, 1.67 m
ProfessionGame Show Host, Film producer, Actor, Dancer, Singer, Choreographer, Actor, Singer, Film producer, Dancer, Game Show Host, Choreographer
EducationSophia University, University of California, Los Angeles, Punahou School, Punahou School, Sophia University, University of California, Los Angeles
NationalityAmerican, American

Family

ParentsPatty Inaba, Rodney Y. Inaba, Patty Inaba, Rodney Y. Inaba

Accomplishments

NominationsTeen Choice Award for Choice TV Personality: Female, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Personality: Female, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
MoviesAustin Powers in Goldmember, Boys and Girls, American Virgin, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Monster Mash, Showgirls, Lord of Illusions, Austin Powers in Goldmember, Boys and Girls, American Virgin, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Monster Mash, Showgirls, Lord of Illusions
TV Shows1 vs. 100, Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann, In Living Color, Dancing with the Stars, 1 vs. 100, Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann, In Living Color, Dancing with the Stars

Social profile links

Facts

#Fact
1Spokesperson for "Healing Hands for Arthritis". Suffers from arthritis.
2Having bad vision since she was in 5th grade, she is almost totally blind.
3Accepted a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, accountant Jesse Sloane, on March 31, 2011 on Live with Kelly and Michael (1988) (aka "Live with Regis and Kelly"), where she was the guest co-hostess.
4Her mother, Patty, is a cancer survivor.
5Participated in ABC's Diversity Showcase.
6Graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in world arts & cultures.
7Attended college in Japan and California, and is a UCLA graduate.
8Lives in Los Angeles with her three cats: Squeaker, Taz and Shadow. (July 2005)
9Engaged to actor John Larusso (May 2002).
10In 1986-1988, lived in Japan and released three records as a teen pop star.
11Is of Japanese, Chinese, and Irish descent.
12Graduated in 1986 from Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.

Pictures

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Hannah Montana2009TV SeriesTina
Austin Powers in Goldmember2002Fook Yu
Nikki2000-2001TV SeriesDancer
Boys and Girls2000Dancer
Jack & Jill1999TV SeriesDancer
American Virgin1999Hiromi
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me1999Felicity's Dancer #1
Monster Mash: The Movie1995Dancer #2
Showgirls1995Goddess Dancer
Lord of Illusions1995Dancer
Rhythm & Jam1993TV Mini-SeriesLead Dancer / Dancer
In Living Color1990-1992TV SeriesFly Girl

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
America's Got Talent2006TV Series choreographer - 4 episodes
The 4th Annual TV Land Awards2006TV Special choreographer
So You Think You Can Dance2005TV Series choreographer - 1 episode
American Idol2005TV Series choreographer - 3 episodes
He's a Lady2004TV Series choreographer
In Search of the Partridge Family2004TV Series documentary choreographer
The Swan2004TV Series choreographer - 2 episodes
An American Idol Christmas2003TV Movie documentary choreographer
American Juniors2003TV Series choreographer
Married by America2003TV Series choreographer
All American Girl2003TV Series choreographer
Dance Fever2003TV Series coach / preliminary judge
Copperfield: Tornado of Fire2001TV Special dancer
Nikki2000-2001TV Series assistant choreographer - 2 episodes
Sexiest Bachelor in America Pageant2000TV Movie choreographer
Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire?2000TV Special choreographer
Rhythm & Jam1993TV Mini-Series co-choreographer

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Grace2011TV Movie executive producer
Tokyology: Pop-Culture Vol. 12008Video documentary co-producer

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Way Way Back2013special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Through the Eyes of Faith2017Documentary post-productionHerself
MoveDocumentary filmingHerself
Dancing with the Stars2005-2016TV SeriesHerself - Judge
Access Hollywood Live2015-2016TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Guest Co-Hostess
Live with Kelly and Michael2009-2016TV SeriesHerself - Guest Co-Hostess / Herself - Guest Co-Host / Herself - Guest / ...
All-Star Dog Rescue Celebration2015TV MovieHerself
Entertainment Tonight2006-2015TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Dancing with the Stars
The View2006-2015TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Guest Co-Host
The Meredith Vieira Show2015TV SeriesHerself
Good Morning America2014-2015TV SeriesHerself - Guest / Herself
Nashville2014TV SeriesHerself
Inside Edition2014TV Series documentaryHerself - Dancing with the Stars
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson2006-2014TV SeriesHerself
The Queen Latifah Show2014TV SeriesHerself
Kitten Bowl2014TV MovieHerself
Move TV2012-2013TV SeriesHerself
Fox and Friends2013TV SeriesHerself
Fashion News Live2006-2013TV SeriesHerself
Katie2013TV SeriesHerself
The Cast of in Living Color: Where Are They Now?2012TV Movie documentaryHerself
America's Funniest Home Videos2012TV SeriesHerself
Anderson Live2012TV SeriesHerself - Guest Co-hostess
The 26th Annual Genesis Awards2012TV SpecialHerself - Host
10th Annual TV Land Awards2012TV SpecialHerself
1 vs. 1002010-2011TV SeriesHerself - Host
Lopez Tonight2010TV SeriesHerself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2008-2010TV SeriesHerself
The Wendy Williams Show2009-2010TV SeriesHerself
Larry King Live2005-2010TV SeriesHerself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2010TV SeriesHerself
The Cove: My Friend is...2010ShortHerself
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire2010TV SeriesHerself - Celebrity Question Presenter
The Bonnie Hunt Show2008-2010TV SeriesHerself
2009 American Music Awards2009TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
So You Think You Can Dance2005-2009TV SeriesHerself / Herself- Choreographer
Sidewalks Entertainment2009TV SeriesHerself
Broadway Beat2009TV SeriesHerself
The 35th Annual People's Choice Awards2009TV SpecialHerself
2008 American Music Awards2008TV Special documentaryHerself - Audience (uncredited)
2008 American Music Awards Red Carpet Live2008TV SpecialHerself
Fox Reality Really Awards2008TV SpecialHerself
2008 Asian Excellence Awards2008TV Movie documentaryHerself - Hostess
Rachael Ray2006-2008TV SeriesHerself
Tokyology: Pop-Culture Vol. 12008Video documentaryHerself - Host
Here Come the Newlyweds2008TV SeriesHerself
The Oprah Winfrey Show2008TV SeriesHerself
Access Hollywood2008TV SeriesHerself
The Insider2008TV SeriesHerself
Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann2008TV SeriesHerself
Last Call with Carson Daly2008TV SeriesHerself
Chelsea Lately2008TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The 34th Annual People's Choice Awards2008TV SpecialHerself
Imagine 06: A Celebration of Children's Hospital Los Angeles2007TV Movie documentaryHerself / Host
Dancing with the Stars2007Video GameHerself
2007 AZN Asian Excellence Awards2007TV SpecialHerself
The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet2007TV SeriesHerself
Fox Reality Really Awards2006TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
2006 Asian Excellence Awards2006TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
In Search of the Partridge Family2004TV Series documentaryHerself
The Swan2004TV SeriesHerself - Pageant Choreographer
SoapTalk2003TV SeriesHerself
Dance Fever2003TV SeriesHerself (Preliminary Judge / Coach)
Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under1993TV Movie documentaryHerself - Dancer

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Entertainment Tonight2014-2016TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Dancing with the Stars
Extra2015-2016TV SeriesHerself
Inside Edition2014TV Series documentaryHerself - Dancing with the Stars
Chelsea Lately2012TV SeriesHerself - Judge on 'Dancing with the Stars'
CMT Insider2006TV SeriesHerself
Back in Step with the Fly Girls2004ShortFly Girl (uncredited)
Looking Back in Living Color: The First Season2004Video shortFly Girl (uncredited)

Awards

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2013Teen Choice AwardTeen Choice AwardsChoice TV Personality: FemaleDancing with the Stars (2005)
2012Teen Choice AwardTeen Choice AwardsChoice TV: Female PersonalityDancing with the Stars (2005)
2007Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Reality-Competition ProgramDancing with the Stars (2005)
2006Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Reality-Competition ProgramDancing with the Stars (2005)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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