Diane Ladd Bio Height Weight Measurements Best Movies TV Shows
Diane Ladd was born in Meridian, Mississippi, United States, on November 29, 1935, was an American actress. Young Diane Ladd first started her career as a chorus girl at New York City's Copacabana in the 1950s. She made her big screen debut in gangster film Murder, Inc. (1960) in uncredited role as Showgirl. She got her television debut in crime drama series Decoy (1957) in episode "Two Days to Kill", in role as Selma Richmond. Diane breakthrough performance came as Flo in comedy drama movie Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974). She landed her Broadway debut in a play "Carry Me Back to Morningside Heights" (1968).
Height, weight, body measurements and personal information
Diane Ladd height was 5' 6" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 167.5 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, her weight was 176.5 іn pоunds or 80 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. Her body measurements was bust-waist-hip 35-25-34 in inches or 89-63.5-86.5 in cеntіmеtrеѕ, her bra size was 35C with cup size C.
Birth Date:
November 29, 1935
Died:
November 3, 2025
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Sagittarius
Natural hair color:
Blonde
Eye Color:
Hazel
Height:
5 ft 6 in | 167.5 cm
Weight:
80 kg | 176.5 lbs
Body Measurements:
35-25-34 in | 89-63.5-86.5 cm
Bra Size:
35C
Shoe Size:
Not available
Best Movies
She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for her role as Marietta Fortune in black comedy romantic crime film Wild at Heart (1990).
She won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female also was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for her role as Mother in drama film Rambling Rose (1991).
She won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role also was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for her role as Flo in comedy drama movie Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974).
Chinatown (1974) - Ida Sessions
Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) - Mrs. Nightshade
The World's Fastest Indian (2005) - Ada
Primary Colors (1998) - Mamma Stanton
Rambling Rose (1991) - Mother
All Night Long (1981) - Helen Dupler
The Wild Angels (1966) - Gaysh
Father Hood (1993) - Rita
Joy (2015) - Mimi
Gigi & Nate (2022) - Mama Blanche
Best TV Shows
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her performances in television series:
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) CBS - Charlotte Cooper
Grace Under Fire (1993-1998) ABC - Louise Burdette
Touched by an Angel (1997) CBS - Carolyn Sellers
She won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film for her role as Belle Dupree in CBS sitcom Alice (1980-1981).
Black Beauty (1978) - Amelia Gordon
Cold Lazarus (1996) - Martina Masdon
Kingdom Hospital (2004) ABC - Sally Druse
Enlightened (2011-2013) HBO - Helen Jellicoe
Chesapeake Shores (2016-2022) Hallmark Channel - Nell O'Brien
Facts
Had a certificate in Nutrition and a Masters in Esoteric Psychology.
Had German, English, French, Irish, Swiss and Norwegian ancestry.
She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard in 2010.
Released her first book "Spiraling Through The School of Life: A Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Discovery" in 2006.
She was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for her role in a set of three plays "A Texas Trilogy: Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander" (1976).
Diane died on November 3, 2025, Ojai, California, United States, at the age of 89.
Relationships
She dated Warren Beatty (1958).
She was married to:
William a. Shea, jr (1973-1977)
Bruce Dern (1960-1969) they had two daughters, Diane Elizabeth Dern (died at 18 months) and Laura Dern.
Robert Charles Hunter (1999-2025)