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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). She was the mother of actress Laura Dern, with her ex-husband, actor Bruce Dern. Description above from the Wikipedia article Diane Ladd, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acted in 125
2020s
- 2022
Isle of Hope
Carmen
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
I Dream Too Much
Vera
- 2015
63Joy
Mimi
- 2013
- 2012
Deadtime Stories: Grave Secrets
Barnsey
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
American Cowslip
Roe
- 2008
The Monday Before Thanksgiving
Norma Lowrey
Jake's Corner
Fran
- 2007
- 2006
When I Find the Ocean
Edna
- 2005
- 2004
Love, Death, Elvis & Oz: The Making of Wild at Heart
Movie
Kingdom Hospital
Sally Druse
- 2003
Charlie's War
Jobie
A Long Way Home
Mother
- 2002
- 2001
Daddy and Them
Jewel
Rain
Audrey
Christy: Choices of the Heart
TV
- 2000
The Law of Enclosures
Bea
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
The Staircase
Sister Margaret
- 1997
James Dean: Race with Destiny
Mama Pierangeli
The Westing Game
Berthe Erica Crow
- 1996
Citizen Ruth
Ruth's Mother (uncredited)
Cold Lazarus
Martina Masdon · 3 episodes
The Siege at Ruby Ridge
Irma Coulter
- 1995
Raging Angels
Sister Kate
Mrs. Munck
Mrs. Munck
Mother
Olivia Hendrix
- 1994
- 1993
The Cemetery Club
Lucille Rubin
- 1992
Spies, Inc.
Alice
Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me
Lucille
Forever
Mabel Normand
- 1991
Sisters
TV
A Kiss Before Dying
Mrs. Corliss
- 1990
The Lookalike
Mary Helen Needam
Rock Hudson
Kay
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Plain Clothes
Jane Melway
Bluegrass
Verna Howland · 2 episodes
- 1987
Celebration Family
Mrs. Heflin
- 1986
- 1985
Crime of Innocence
Rose Hayward
- 1984
- 1983
Little Red Riding Hood
Mother
Grace Kelly
Margaret Kelly
- 1982
Desperate Lives
Carol Cameron
- 1981
All Night Long
Helen Dupler
- 1980
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
Lynette Jones · 2 episodes
1970s
- 1979
Willa
Mae
- 1978
Thaddeus Rose and Eddie
Carlotta
Black Beauty
Amelia Gordon · 5 episodes
- 1977
The November Plan
Laura Taylor
- 1976
Addie and the King of Hearts
Irene Davis
- 1974
Movin' On
TV
- 1973
The Devil's Daughter
Alice Shaw
- 1971
Macho Callahan
Girl
- 1970
Rebel Rousers
Karen
1960s
- 1969
The Reivers
Phoebe
- 1967
- 1966
Shane
Amy Sloate · 1 episode
- 1965
- 1964
- 1963
- 1962
40 Pounds of Trouble
Honeymoon Bride (uncredited)
- 1960
Murder, Inc.
Showgirl
1950s
- 1959
- 1958
- 1957
- 1955
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Emma Newton · 1 episode
Produced 2
2020s
- 2023
1990s
- 1995
Mother
Co-Producer
Directed 1
1990s
- 1995
Mrs. Munck
Director
Wrote 1
1990s
- 1995
Mrs. Munck
Screenplay
Appearances8
2010s
- 2018
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
Lynch 2
Self
- 2000
1960s
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1953
