Diane Keaton
Biography
Diane Keaton was an American actress born on January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. She began her career on stage, appearing in the original 1968 Broadway production of the musical Hair. Keaton made her screen debut in a small role in Lovers. Her career spanned over six decades, with a notable stage performance in Woody Allen's comic play Play it Again, Sam, for which she received a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play nomination. Keaton is known for her idiosyncratic personality and fashion style.
Career overview
Diane Keaton began her career in the entertainment industry on stage, appearing in the original 1968 Broadway production of the musical Hair. The following year, she received a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play nomination for her performance in Woody Allen's comic play Play it Again, Sam.
Keaton made her screen debut in a small role in Lovers and, however, the exact title and details of this film are not specified in the provided sources. Her career spanned over six decades, with a total of 113 known credits in acting.
Keaton's career was marked by her idiosyncratic personality and fashion style, and she received various accolades throughout her career. She won an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and the AFI Life Achievement Award, among others.
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Full Filmography
127 titles- STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces (2024) as Self - Actress
- Summer Camp (2024) as Nora
- Summer Camp (2024) Producer
- Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams (2024) as self
- Arthur's Whisky (2024) as Linda
- Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023) as Diane
- Maybe I Do (2023) as Grace
- Maybe I Do (2023) Executive Producer
- Mack & Rita (2022) as Rita
- Mack & Rita (2022) Producer
- The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone (2020) as Kay Adams-Corleone
- Love, Weddings & Other Disasters (2020) as Sara
- Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) (2020) as Nina
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Guest
- Green Eggs and Ham (2019) as Michellee (voice)
- Poms (2019) as Martha
- Poms (2019) Executive Producer
- Book Club (2018) as Diane
- Hampstead (2017) as Emily Walters
- Finding Dory (2016) as Jenny (voice)
- The Young Pope (2016) as Sister Mary
- The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 (2016) as Kay Adams-Corleone
- Love the Coopers (2015) as Charlotte Cooper
- Love the Coopers (2015) Executive Producer
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- I Am Divine (2014) as Self (archive)
- And So It Goes (2014) as Leah
- 5 Flights Up (2014) as Ruth Carver
- The Big Wedding (2013) as Ellie Griffin
- Darling Companion (2012) as Beth
- Woody Allen: A Documentary (2011) as Self
- Morning Glory (2010) as Colleen Peck
- Unforgettable (2010) as Self
- Mad Money (2008) as Bridget Cardigan
- Smother (2008) as Marilyn Cooper
- Smother (2008) Executive Producer
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Because I Said So (2007) as Daphne
- Mama's Boy (2007) as Jan Mannus
- Surrender, Dorothy (2006) as Natalie Swerdlow
- Surrender, Dorothy (2006) Executive Producer
- The Colbert Report (2005)
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- The Family Stone (2005) as Sybil Stone
- Nos Bastidores de Hollywood (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Terminal Impact (2004) as Narrator
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Something's Gotta Give (2003) as Erica Barry
- Elephant (2003) Executive Producer
- On Thin Ice (2003) as Patsy McCartle
- On Thin Ice (2003) Executive Producer
- Plan B (2002) as Fran Varecchio
- Crossed Over (2002) as Beverly Lowry
- Crossed Over (2002) Co-Executive Producer
- Pasadena (2001) Producer
- Pasadena (2001) Director
- Sister Mary Explains It All (2001) as Sister Mary Ignatius
- Town & Country (2001) as Ellie Stoddard
- Hanging Up (2000) as Georgia Mozell
- Hanging Up (2000) Director
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- The Other Sister (1999) as Elizabeth Tate
- Northern Lights (1998) as Roberta Blumstein
- Northern Lights (1998) Executive Producer
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1997)
- The Only Thrill (1997) as Carol Fritzsimmons
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The First Wives Club (1996) as Annie MacDuggan Paradis
- Marvin's Room (1996) as Bessie Wakefield
- Father of the Bride Part II (1995) as Nina Banks
- Unstrung Heroes (1995) Director
- Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight (1994) as Amelia Earhart
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993) as Carol Lipton
- Look Who's Talking Now! (1993) as Daphne (voice)
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992) as Kay Adams-Corleone
- Running Mates (1992) as Aggie Snow
- Father of the Bride (1991) as Nina Banks
- Wildflower (1991) Director
- Twin Peaks (1990) Director
- The Godfather Part III (1990) as Kay Adams
- The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990) as Self / Kay Adams
- The Lemon Sisters (1989) as Eloise Hamer
- The Lemon Sisters (1989) Producer
- China Beach (1988) Director
- The Good Mother (1988) as Anna Dunlop
- Radio Days (1987) as New Year's Singer
- Baby Boom (1987) as J.C. Wiatt
- Heaven (1987) Director
- Heaven (1987) Writer
- Crimes of the Heart (1986) as Lenny Magrath
- Goldene Kamera (1984) as Self
- The Little Drummer Girl (1984) as Charlie
- Mrs. Soffel (1984) as Kate Soffel
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
- Shoot the Moon (1982) as Faith Dunlap
- Reds (1981) as Louise Bryant
- The Wizard of Malta (1981) as Narrator
- The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980) as Self (archive footage)
- Manhattan (1979) as Mary Wilkie
- Interiors (1978) as Renata
- Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977) as Kay Adams-Corleone
- Annie Hall (1977) as Annie Hall
- Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977) as Theresa
- I Will, I Will...For Now (1976) as Katie Bingham
- Harry and Walter Go to New York (1976) as Lissa Chestnut
- Love and Death (1975) as Sonja
- The Godfather Part II (1974) as Kay Corleone
- Sleeper (1973) as Luna Schlosser
- The Godfather (1972) as Kay Adams
- Play It Again, Sam (1972) as Linda Christie
- The Godfather: Behind the Scenes (1971) as Self
- Men of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story (1971) as Renata Wallinger
- Night Gallery (1970) as Nurse Frances Nevins (segment "Room with a View")
- Lovers and Other Strangers (1970) as Joan Vecchio
- Love, American Style (1969) as Louise
- Mannix (1967)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Diane Britt
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Guest
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Artist in Residence as Toni Beckworth
- Constance Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Diane Keaton best known for?
Diane Keaton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), Green Eggs and Ham (2019), Book Club (2018), Finding Dory (2016).
When and where was Diane Keaton born?
Diane Keaton was born on January 5, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on October 11, 2025.
How many credits does Diane Keaton have?
Diane Keaton has accumulated over 127 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2024.
What is Diane Keaton's background in cinema and television?
Diane Keaton was an American actress born on January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. She began her career on stage, appearing in the original 1968 Broadway production of the musical Hair. Keaton made her screen debut in a small role in Lovers. Her career spanned over six decades, with a notable stage performance i...