Diane Peterson
- Known For
- Crew
- Active Years
- 1976–2021 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 59 credits in database
Biography
Diane Peterson grew up in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, with her parents John and Ann Peterson and her brother, Dr. John M. Peterson of Montpelier, Vermont. She graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama. Following her education, she worked as a Playboy Bunny in Great Gorge, New Jersey, and subsequently in London, England. Her career in the entertainment industry began in New York with an acting role on the television show Kojak, where she witnessed a car chase performed by stuntmen and decided to pursue stunt work. She worked with the East Coast Stuntmen's Association in New York for two years before relocating to Los Angeles, where she served as the President of the Stuntwomen's Association of Motion Pictures for seven years. She has continued working as an actress and stuntwoman in film and television.
Career overview
Diane Peterson grew up in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, and graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama. Before beginning her career in stunts and acting, she worked as a Playboy Bunny in Great Gorge, New Jersey, and later in London, England. Her professional start in New York involved an acting role on the television production Kojak, during which she observed two stuntmen perform a car chase and subsequently decided to pursue stunt work.
Following this experience, Peterson worked in New York with the Eastcoast Stuntmen's Association for a period of two years before relocating to Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, she served as the President of the Stuntwomen's Association of Motion Pictures for seven years. Alongside her stunt work, she has continued to work as both an actress and stuntwoman across television and film productions, with a known credit total of fifty-seven items.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Diane Peterson.
Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
59 titles- Symphoria (2021) Producer
- The Laundromat (2019) Stunts
- Mercy (2014) Stunt Double
- The Green Hornet (2011) Stunt Driver
- Children of the Corn: Genesis (2011) as Cole's Mother
- Arlington Road (1999) as Ma Parsons
- Titanic (1997) Stunts
- Shadow Conspiracy (1997) Stunts
- The Evening Star (1996) Stunts
- Blue Sky (1994) Stunts
- Blind Side (1993) Stunts
- Red Shoe Diaries (1992) Stunt Driver
- Universal Soldier (1992) Stunts
- Candyman (1992) as Nurse
- Out for Justice (1991) as Woman in Car
- The Hard Way (1991) Stunts
- Suburban Commando (1991) Stunts
- RoboCop 2 (1990) Stunts
- Midnight Cabaret (1990) Stunts
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Mrs. Trask
- River of Death (1989) Stunts
- Criminal Act (1989) Stunts
- The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) Stunts
- Action Jackson (1988) Stunts
- Colors (1988) Stunts
- Freeway (1988) Stunts
- The Night Before (1988) Stunts
- Permanent Record (1988) Stunts
- Bulletproof (1988) Stunts
- Feds! (1988) Stunts
- The Hidden (1987) Stunts
- Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) Stunts
- Barfly (1987) Stunts
- Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987) Stunts
- Return to Horror High (1987) Stunts
- Cold Steel (1987) Stunts
- Her Secret Life (1987) Stunt Coordinator
- Million Dollar Mystery (1987) Stunts
- Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold (1986) Stunts
- A Fine Mess (1986) Stunts
- Just One of the Guys (1985) Stunts
- Year of the Dragon (1985) Stunts
- Bachelor Party (1984) Stunts
- Heartbeeps (1981) Stunts
- Airplane! (1980) Stunts
- The Long Riders (1980) Stunts
- The Jerk (1979) Stunts
- The Lady in Red (1979) Stunts
- Taxi (1978) as Peggy
- Hi-Riders (1978) as Lynn
- Hi-Riders (1978) Stunts
- Hanging on a Star (1978) as Rhonda
- Hanging on a Star (1978) Stunts
- The Sentinel (1977) Stunts
- The Ransom (1977) Stunts
- Grand Theft Auto (1977) Stunt Driver
- King Kong (1976) Stunts
- The Gumball Rally (1976) Stunts
- The Next Man (1976) as Socialite
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Diane Peterson best known for?
Diane Peterson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Symphoria (2021), The Laundromat (2019), Mercy (2014), The Green Hornet (2011).
How many credits does Diane Peterson have?
Diane Peterson has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2021.
What is Diane Peterson's background in cinema and television?
Diane Peterson grew up in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, with her parents John and Ann Peterson and her brother, Dr. John M. Peterson of Montpelier, Vermont. She graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama. Following her education, she worked as a Playboy Bunny in Great Gorge, New Jersey, ...
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Diane Peterson.