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Diane Ladd
Actor

Diane Ladd

29 Nov 1935Born
3 Nov 2025Died
89Age at death
127Credits

Biography

Diane Ladd (born Rose Diane Ladner; November 29, 1935 – November 3, 2025) was an American actress. She appeared in over 200 films and television shows, receiving three Academy Award nominations for her roles in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), Wild at Heart (1990), and Rambling Rose (1991), the first of which won her a BAFTA Award. She was also nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards, winning one for her role in the sitcom Alice (1980–1981).

Ladd's other film appearances include Chinatown (1974), National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989), Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), Primary Colors (1998), 28 Days (2000), and Joy (2015).

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She was the mother of actress Laura Dern, with her ex-husband, actor Bruce Dern.

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Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 127 credits.

  1. 2022Isle of HopeFilm: Carmen
  2. 2022Gigi & NateFilm: Mama Blanche
  3. 2020Charlie's Christmas WishFilm: Nana
  4. 2020The Last Full MeasureFilm: Alice Pitsenbarger
  5. 2018Christmas Lost and FoundFilm: Grandma Frances
  6. 2017Young SheldonSeries: Hortense (1 episode)
  7. 2016Chesapeake ShoresSeries: Nell O'Brien (55 episodes)
  8. 2016I Dream Too MuchFilm: Vera
  9. 2016AmeriGeddonFilm: Betty
  10. 2016Sophie and the Rising SunFilm: Ruth Jeffers
  11. 2015JoyFilm: Mimi
  12. 2015Just Before I GoFilm: Mamma (uncredited)
  13. 2013Ray DonovanSeries: Motel Lady (1 episode)
  14. 2012Deadtime Stories: Grave SecretsFilm: Barnsey
  15. 2011EnlightenedSeries: Helen Jellicoe (18 episodes)
  16. 2009American CowslipFilm: Roe
  17. 2008The Monday Before ThanksgivingFilm: Norma Lowrey
  18. 2008Jake's CornerFilm: Fran
  19. 2008MayerthorpeFilm: Roszko's mother
  20. 2007Nora Roberts' Montana SkyFilm: Bess
  21. 2006Inland EmpireFilm: Marilyn Levens
  22. 2006When I Find the OceanFilm: Edna
  23. 2006Come Early MorningFilm: Nana
  24. 2005The World's Fastest IndianFilm: Ada
  25. 2004Love, Death, Elvis & Oz: The Making of Wild at HeartFilm
  26. 2004Kingdom HospitalFilm: Sally Druse
  27. 2004Stephen King's Kingdom HospitalSeries: Sally Druse (13 episodes)
  28. 2004Gracie's ChoiceFilm: Louela Lawson
  29. 2003Cold CaseSeries: Zelda Amatuzzi (2005) (1 episode)
  30. 2003Charlie's WarFilm: Jobie
  31. 2003A Long Way HomeFilm: Mother
  32. 2002Living with the DeadFilm: Regina Van Praagh
  33. 2002Living with the DeadSeries: Regina Van Praagh (2 episodes)
  34. 2002Redemption of the GhostFilm
  35. 2001Daddy and ThemFilm: Jewel
  36. 2001RainFilm: Audrey
  37. 2001Christy: Choices of the HeartSeries (2 episodes)
  38. 2000The Law of EnclosuresFilm: Bea
  39. 2000Strong MedicineSeries: Annabelle Lee Stowe (2 episodes)
  40. 2000Sharing the SecretFilm: Nina's Mother
  41. 200028 DaysFilm: Bobbie Jean
  42. 2000More Than Puppy LoveFilm: Aunt Edna
  43. 1999Can't Be HeavenFilm: Nona Gina
  44. 1998The StaircaseFilm: Sister Margaret
  45. 1998Primary ColorsFilm: Mamma Stanton
  46. 1997James Dean: Race with DestinyFilm: Mama Pierangeli
  47. 1997The Westing GameFilm: Berthe Erica Crow
  48. 1997Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops IIFilm: Aunt Shelly
  49. 1996Ghosts of MississippiFilm: Grandma Caroline Moore
  50. 1996Citizen RuthFilm: Ruth's Mother (uncredited)
  51. 1996Cold LazarusSeries: Martina Masdon (3 episodes)
  52. 1996The Siege at Ruby RidgeFilm: Irma Coulter
  53. 1996The Siege at Ruby RidgeSeries: Irma Coulter (2 episodes)
  54. 1995Raging AngelsFilm: Sister Kate
  55. 1995Mrs. MunckFilm: Mrs. Munck, Director, Screenplay
  56. 1995MotherFilm: Olivia Hendrix
  57. 1994Touched by an AngelSeries: Carolyn Sellers (1 episode)
  58. 1994ERSeries: Mrs. Pooler (1 episode)
  59. 1994Hush Little BabyFilm: Edie
  60. 1993Father HoodFilm: Rita
  61. 1993CarnosaurFilm: Dr. Jane Tiptree
  62. 1993The Cemetery ClubFilm: Lucille Rubin
  63. 1993Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanSeries: Charlotte Cooper (4 episodes)
  64. 1992Spies, Inc.Film: Alice
  65. 1992Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss MeFilm: Lucille
  66. 1992ForeverFilm: Mabel Normand
  67. 1991Rambling RoseFilm: Mrs. Hillyer
  68. 1991SistersSeries (2 episodes)
  69. 1991Shadow of a DoubtFilm: Emma Spencer Newton
  70. 1991A Kiss Before DyingFilm: Mrs. Corliss
  71. 1990The LookalikeFilm: Mary Helen Needam
  72. 1990Wild at HeartFilm: Marietta Fortune
  73. 1990Rock HudsonFilm: Kay
  74. 1989National Lampoon's Christmas VacationFilm: Nora
  75. 1989Father Dowling MysteriesSeries (1 episode)
  76. 1988Plain ClothesFilm: Jane Melway
  77. 1988BluegrassSeries: Verna Howland (2 episodes)
  78. 1987Celebration FamilyFilm: Mrs. Heflin
  79. 1987Black WidowFilm: Etta
  80. 1986L.A. LawSeries: Celeste Bauman (1 episode)

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