DIANE LADD
Diane Ladd
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: November 29, 1935
Deathday: November 3, 2025
Place of Birth: Meridian, Mississippi, USA
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).
Filmography
Starring
2022·
Gigi & NateMama Blanche
2022·
Isle of HopeCarmen
Nana
Alice Pitsenbarger
2018·
OlympiaSelf
Grandma Frances
2017·
Young SheldonHortense
2016·
Chesapeake ShoresNell O'Brien
2016·
AmeriGeddonBetty
Ruth Jeffers
2016·
I Dream Too MuchVera
2015·
Just Before I GoMamma (uncredited)
2015·
JoyMimi
2013·
Ray DonovanMotel Lady
Barnsey
2011·
EnlightenedHelen Jellicoe
Self
2009·
American CowslipRoe
Norma Lowrey
2008·
Jake's CornerFran
2008·
MayerthorpeRoszko's mother
Bess
2007·
Lynch 2Self
Edna
2006·
Come Early MorningNana
2006·
Inland EmpireMarilyn Levens
Ada
Sally Druse
2004·
Kingdom HospitalSally Druse
2004·
Gracie's ChoiceLouela Lawson
2003·
Cold CaseZelda Amatuzzi (2005)
2003·
Charlie's WarJobie
2003·
A Long Way HomeMother
2002·
Living with the DeadRegina Van Praagh, Regina Van Praagh
2001·
RainAudrey
2001·
Daddy and ThemJewel
2000·
Strong MedicineAnnabelle Lee Stowe
2000·
Best ActressSelf
2000·
Sharing the SecretNina's Mother
Bea
2000·
Can't Be HeavenNona Gina
2000·
More Than Puppy LoveAunt Edna
2000·
28 DaysBobbie Jean
1998·
The StaircaseSister Margaret
1998·
Primary ColorsMamma Stanton
Aunt Shelly
1997·
The Westing GameBerthe Erica Crow
Mama Pierangeli
Irma Coulter, Irma Coulter
1996·
Cold LazarusMartina Masdon
Grandma Caroline Moore
1996·
Citizen RuthRuth's Mother (uncredited)
1995·
MotherOlivia Hendrix
1995·
Raging AngelsSister Kate
1995·
Mrs. MunckMrs. Munck
1994·
Touched by an AngelCarolyn Sellers
1994·
ERMrs. Pooler
1994·
Hush Little BabyEdie
Charlotte Cooper
1993·
The Cemetery ClubLucille Rubin
1993·
CarnosaurDr. Jane Tiptree
1993·
Father HoodRita
1992·
Vicki!Self
1992·
Spies, Inc.Alice
Lucille
1992·
ForeverMabel Normand
1991·
Pebble MillSelf
1991·
Sisters1991·
Shadow of a DoubtEmma Spencer Newton
1991·
Rambling RoseMrs. Hillyer
1991·
A Kiss Before DyingMrs. Corliss
1990·
Rock HudsonKay
1990·
The LookalikeMary Helen Needam
1990·
Wild at HeartMarietta Fortune
1988·
BluegrassVerna Howland
1988·
Plain ClothesJane Melway
1987·
Celebration FamilyMrs. Heflin
1987·
Black WidowEtta
1986·
L.A. LawCeleste Bauman
1985·
Crime of InnocenceRose Hayward
Jeanette Bryan
Mother
1983·
Grace KellyMargaret Kelly
Mrs. Nightshade
1982·
Faerie Tale TheatreMother
1982·
Desperate LivesCarol Cameron
1981·
All Night LongHelen Dupler
Lynette Jones
1979·
WillaMae
1978·
Black BeautyAmelia Gordon
Carlotta
1977·
The Love BoatBernice Bronson, Ruby Gibson
1977·
The November PlanLaura Taylor
1976·
City of Angels1976·
AliceBelle Dupree
Irene Davis
1976·
EmbryoMartha Douglas
1974·
Movin' OnFlo
1974·
ChinatownIda Sessions
1973·
The Devil's DaughterAlice Shaw
1973·
White LightningMaggie
1971·
Macho CallahanGirl
1971·
The SteagleMrs. Roberta Forbes
1970·
Rebel RousersKaren
1969·
Then Came BronsonValerie Faber
1969·
The ReiversPhoebe
1967·
IronsidePeggy Barnard
1966·
ShaneAmy Sloate
1966·
The Wild AngelsGaysh
1965·
The Big ValleyMuriel Akely
1964·
Daniel BooneRonda Cameron
Cissy
1963·
Mr. NovakMrs. Otis
1963·
The FugitiveStella
1963·
The Great AdventureAnnie Thompson
1962·
40 Pounds of TroubleHoneymoon Bride (uncredited)
Self - Guest
1960·
Murder, Inc.Showgirl
1959·
The Detectives1958·
Naked CityKathie Mills, Yankee Cretias
1958·
77 Sunset StripLois
1957·
DecoySelma Richmond
1957·
Perry MasonMiss Frances
1955·
GunsmokeBonnie Mae Haley, Lulu, Elena
1953·
The OscarsSelf
Emma Newton
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Audience Member, Self - Nominee
Production
2023·
Common GroundExecutive Producer
1995·
Mrs. MunckDirector, Screenplay
1995·
MotherCo-Producer