Diane Ladd

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.

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Known For

Young Sheldon 2017 ★ 8.0
Chesapeake Shores 2016 ★ 7.8
Ray Donovan 2013 ★ 7.5
Cold Case 2003 ★ 7.7
Strong Medicine 2000 ★ 7.4
ER 1994 ★ 7.8
Touched by an Angel 1994 ★ 7.2
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman 1993 ★ 7.6
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 1989 ★ 7.2
L.A. Law 1986 ★ 7.1
Faerie Tale Theatre 1982 ★ 8.1
The Love Boat 1977 ★ 6.3
Alice 1976 ★ 7.0
Chinatown 1974 ★ 7.9
Ironside 1967 ★ 6.9
The Big Valley 1965 ★ 6.2
Daniel Boone 1964 ★ 7.0
The Fugitive 1963 ★ 7.4
Mr. Novak 1963 ★ 7.3
The Detectives 1959 ★ 6.7
Naked City 1958 ★ 5.7
77 Sunset Strip 1958 ★ 7.2
Perry Mason 1957 ★ 7.7
Gunsmoke 1955 ★ 6.7