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
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
TV
Young Sheldon
Hortense
2017
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Guest
1961
TV
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee
1944
TV
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Audience Member
1944
TV
ER
Mrs. Pooler
1994
TV
Perry Mason
Miss Frances
1957
TV
Cold Case
Zelda Amatuzzi (2005)
2003
TV
The Love Boat
Ruby Gibson
1977
TV
The Love Boat
Bernice Bronson
1977
TV
Vicki!
Self
1992
TV
The Fugitive
Stella
1963
TV
Strong Medicine
Annabelle Lee Stowe
2000
TV
L.A. Law
Celeste Bauman
1986
TV
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Charlotte Cooper
1993
TV
Ironside
Peggy Barnard
1967
TV
Alice
Belle Dupree
1976
TV
Touched by an Angel
Carolyn Sellers
1994
TV
Daniel Boone
Ronda Cameron
1964
TV
The Oscars
Self
1953
Filmography
2022FilmIsle of Hopeas Carmen2022FilmGigi & Nateas Mama Blanche2020FilmCharlie's Christmas Wishas Nana2020FilmThe Last Full Measureas Alice Pitsenbarger2018FilmChristmas Lost and Foundas Grandma Frances2018FilmOlympiaas Herself2017TVYoung Sheldonas Hortense2016TVChesapeake Shoresas Nell O'Brien2016FilmI Dream Too Muchas Vera2016FilmAmeriGeddonas Betty2016FilmSophie and the Rising Sunas Ruth Jeffers2015FilmJoyas Mimi2015FilmJust Before I Goas Mamma (uncredited)2013TVRay Donovanas Motel Lady2012FilmDeadtime Stories: Grave Secretsas Barnsey2011TVEnlightenedas Helen Jellicoe2009TVCelebrity Ghost Storiesas Self2009FilmAmerican Cowslipas Roe2008FilmJake's Corneras Fran2008FilmMayerthorpeas Roszko's mother2007FilmLynch 2as Self2007FilmNora Roberts' Montana Skyas Bess2006FilmInland Empireas Marilyn Levens2006FilmWhen I Find the Oceanas Edna2006FilmCome Early Morningas Nana2005FilmThe World's Fastest Indianas Ada2004FilmLove, Death, Elvis & Oz: The Making of Wild at Heart2004FilmKingdom Hospitalas Sally Druse2004TVStephen King's Kingdom Hospitalas Sally Druse2004FilmGracie's Choiceas Louela Lawson2003TVCold Caseas Zelda Amatuzzi (2005)2003FilmCharlie's Waras Jobie2003FilmA Long Way Homeas Mother2002FilmLiving with the Deadas Regina Van Praagh2002TVLiving with the Deadas Regina Van Praagh2002FilmRedemption of the Ghost2001FilmDaddy and Themas Jewel2001FilmRainas Audrey Turnquick2001TVChristy: Choices of the Heart2000FilmCan't Be Heavenas Nona Gina2000FilmThe Law of Enclosuresas Bea2000TVStrong Medicineas Annabelle Lee Stowe2000FilmSharing the Secretas Nina's Mother2000Film28 Daysas Bobbie Jean2000FilmBest Actressas Self2000FilmMore Than Puppy Loveas Aunt Edna1998FilmThe Staircaseas Sister Margaret1998FilmPrimary Colorsas Mamma Stanton1997FilmJames Dean: Race with Destinyas Mama Pierangeli1997FilmThe Westing Gameas Berthe Erica Crow1997FilmBreach of Faith: A Family of Cops IIas Aunt Shelly1996FilmGhosts of Mississippias Grandma Caroline Moore1996FilmCitizen Ruthas Ruth's Mother (uncredited)1996TVCold Lazarusas Martina Masdon1996FilmThe Siege at Ruby Ridgeas Irma Coulter1995FilmRaging Angelsas Sister Kate1995FilmMrs. Munckas Mrs. Munck1995FilmMotheras Olivia Hendrix1994TVTouched by an Angelas Carolyn Sellers1994TVERas Mrs. Pooler1994FilmHush Little Babyas Edie1993FilmFather Hoodas Rita1993FilmCarnosauras Dr. Jane Tiptree1993FilmThe Cemetery Clubas Lucille Rubin1993TVDr. Quinn, Medicine Womanas Charlotte Cooper1992FilmSpies, Inc.as Alice1992TVVicki!as Self1992FilmHold Me Thrill Me Kiss Meas Lucille1992FilmForeveras Mabel Normand1991TVPebble Millas Self1991FilmRambling Roseas Mrs. Hillyer1991TVSisters1991FilmShadow of a Doubtas Emma Spencer Newton1991FilmA Kiss Before Dyingas Mrs. Corliss1990FilmThe Lookalikeas Mary Helen Needam1990FilmWild at Heartas Marietta Fortune1990FilmRock Hudsonas Kay1989FilmNational Lampoon's Christmas Vacationas Nora1989TVFather Dowling Mysteries1988FilmPlain Clothesas Jane Melway1988TVBluegrassas Verna Howland1987FilmCelebration Familyas Mrs. Heflin1987FilmBlack Widowas Etta1986TVL.A. Lawas Celeste Bauman1985FilmCrime of Innocenceas Rose Hayward1984FilmI Married a Centerfoldas Jeanette Bryan1983FilmLittle Red Riding Hoodas Mother1983FilmSomething Wicked This Way Comesas Mrs. Nightshade1983FilmGrace Kellyas Margaret Kelly1982TVFaerie Tale Theatreas Mother1982FilmDesperate Livesas Carol Cameron1981FilmAll Night Longas Helen Dupler1980TVGuyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jonesas Lynette Jones1979FilmWillaas Mae1978FilmThaddeus Rose and Eddieas Carlotta1978TVBlack Beautyas Amelia Gordon1977TVThe Love Boatas Ruby Gibson1977FilmThe November Planas Laura Taylor1976TVBattle of the Network Stars1976TVAliceas Belle Dupree1976FilmEmbryoas Martha Douglas1976TVCity of Angels1976FilmAddie and the King of Heartsas Irene Davis1974FilmAlice Doesn't Live Here Anymoreas Flo1974TVMovin' On1974FilmChinatownas Ida Sessions1973FilmWhite Lightningas Maggie1973FilmThe Devil's Daughteras Alice Shaw1971FilmThe Steagleas Mrs. Roberta Forbes1971FilmMacho Callahanas Girl1970FilmRebel Rousersas Karen1969FilmThe Reiversas Phoebe1969TVThen Came Bronsonas Valerie Faber1967TVIronsideas Peggy Barnard1966TVShaneas Amy Sloate1966FilmThe Wild Angelsas Gaysh1965TVThe Big Valleyas Muriel Akely1964TVDaniel Booneas Ronda Cameron1963TVBob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatreas Cissy1963TVThe Great Adventureas Annie Thompson1963TVMr. Novakas Mrs. Otis1963TVThe Fugitiveas Stella1962Film40 Pounds of Troubleas Honeymoon Bride (uncredited)1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self - Guest1960FilmMurder, Inc.as Showgirl1959TVThe Detectives1958TV77 Sunset Strip1958TVNaked Cityas Yankee Cretias1957TVDecoyas Selma Richmond1957TVThe Walter Winchell Fileas Lois1957TVPerry Masonas Miss Frances1955TVGunsmokeas Elena1953TVThe Oscarsas Self1951TVHallmark Hall of Fameas Emma Newton1944TVGolden Globe Awardsas Self - Nominee