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Diane Ladd

Diane Ladd

Director & actor · born 29 November 1935 · Meridian, Mississippi, USA

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.

Where to start: Chinatown (1974).

As director 1

As actor 88

TV shows 23

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Diane Ladd movie?

By viewer score, Chinatown (1974) at 7.9/10.

What are Diane Ladd’s most popular movies?

Chinatown, Joy, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

How many movies has Diane Ladd made?

89 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 88 as actor.

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