Diane Franklin
Biography
Diane Franklin is an American actress born on February 11, 1962, in Plainview, New York, USA. She began her career in television commercials for various brands, including Coca-Cola, Trident, Jell-O, and Maxwell House coffee. Franklin's first film role was in the 1982 film The Last American Virgin as Karen. She is also known for her roles in the 1982 horror film Amityville II: The Possession and the 1985 comedy film Better Off Dead. In addition to her film work, Franklin has appeared in several television shows, including Bay City Blues, Matlock, Freddy's Nightmares, and Pro. She has a distinctive curly hairstyle throughout her career.
Career overview
Diane Franklin is an American actress known for her distinctive curly hairstyle throughout her career. Prior to acting, she appeared in television commercials for several well-known brands. Her first film role was in the 1982 film The Last American Virgin as Karen.
Franklin's other notable film roles include Amityville II: The Possession, a horror film released in 1982, where she played Patricia Montelli. She also appeared in the 1985 comedy film Better Off Dead as Monique, a foreign exchange student from France.
In addition to her film work, Franklin has made appearances on various television shows, including Bay City Blues, Matlock, Freddy's Nightmares, and Pro. Her acting credits span multiple genres and formats, showcasing her versatility as a performer.
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- Bampire (2024) as Ms. Carper
- Angel with a Gun (2024)
- Amityville: An Origin Story (2023) as Self
- The Dark Room (2023) as Dr. Riley
- Waking Nightmare (2023) as Danielle
- Pareidolia (2023) as Sinead Chambers
- Clay Zombies (2021) as D.J. St. VC Skatewell
- High Holiday (2021) as Gloria
- Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020) as Self
- OFFCANNY (2019) as Diane
- Wally Got Wasted (2019) as Emma
- The Amityville Murders (2018) as Louise DeFeo
- The Final Interview (2018) as Rhonda
- Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014) as Self - Actress
- Punchcard Player (2006) as Sweetheart
- Providence (1999) as Diane Cavalero
- Family Law (1999) as TV Announcer
- Bad Baby (1997) as (voice)
- This Land Is Your Land: The Animated Kids' Songs of Woody Guthrie (1997) as (voice)
- This Land Is Your Land: The Animated Kids' Songs of Woody Guthrie (1997) Associate Producer
- Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) as Princess Joanna
- How I Got Into College (1989) as Sharon Browne
- Freddy's Nightmares (1988) as Jessica
- Matlock (1986) as Nancy Lamont
- TerrorVision (1986) as Suzy Putterman
- Dallas: The Early Years (1986) as Amanda Lewis Ewing
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Paulette / Paula
- The Insiders (1985) as Ellen
- Better Off Dead... (1985) as Monique Junot
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Phyllis Gant
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Anna Grundov
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) as Emily Bennetts
- Second Time Lucky (1984) as Eve
- Summer Girl (1983) as Cinni
- Deadly Lessons (1983) as Stefanie Aggiston
- The Last American Virgin (1982) as Karen
- Amityville II: The Possession (1982) as Patricia Montelli
- Deb & Seth Save the World as The Narrator
- Riding With Pride
- Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures as Self