
Biography
Diane Franklin (born February 11, 1962) is an American actress and author. Before she got into acting, Franklin appeared in TV commercials for Coca-Cola, Trident, Jell-O, and Maxwell House coffee. She has worn a distinctive curly hairstyle throughout her career. Her first film role was in the 1982 film The Last American Virgin as Karen. Diane Franklin's other well known roles in movies are in the 1982 horror film Amityville II: The Possession as Patricia Montelli. She also had a role in the 1985 comedy film Better Off Dead as Monique, the foreign exchange student from France. Franklin has appeared on some TV shows, some of which include Bay City Blues, Matlock, Freddy's Nightmares, and Providence. Franklin sang the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium on June 1, 2004.
Acted in 33
2020s
- 2025
Bampire
Ms. Carper
- 2024
Angel with a Gun
Movie
- 2023
Pareidolia
Sinead Chambers
Waking Nightmare
Danielle
The Dark Room
Dr. Riley
- 2021
High Holiday
Gloria
2010s
- 2019
Wally Got Wasted
Emma
- 2018
The Final Interview
Rhonda
2000s
- 2006
Punchcard Player
Sweetheart
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
Bad Baby
(voice)
This Land Is Your Land: The Animated Kids' Songs of Woody Guthrie
(voice)
1980s
- 1989
How I Got Into College
Sharon Browne
- 1988
- 1986
Dallas: The Early Years
Amanda Lewis Ewing
- 1985
The Insiders
Ellen · 1 episode
- 1984
Second Time Lucky
Eve
- 1983
Summer Girl
Cinni
Deadly Lessons
Stefanie Aggiston
- 1982
No release date
Deb & Seth Save the World
The Narrator
Produced 1
1990s
- 1997
This Land Is Your Land: The Animated Kids' Songs of Woody Guthrie
Associate Producer
Appearances4
2020s
- 2023
Amityville: An Origin Story
Self · 4 episodes
- 2020
No release date
Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
Self