Diane Robin
Biography
Diane Robin is an American actress born on July 23, 1966, in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles. She began her training in high school with a scholarship to the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute, where she was the youngest person accepted into the adult program. Robin's early career involved attempting to get noticed by a casting director on the Universal lot, which led to her being thrown off the lot by a security guard. However, she eventually signed with an agent who recognized her potential, and she has since gone on to a career in acting with 73 known credits.
Career overview
Diane Robin is an American actress born on July 23, 1966, in Los Angeles, California. Her early training in acting began in high school, where she received a scholarship to the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute. She was the youngest person to be accepted into the adult program at the institute.
Diane Robin's entry into the acting profession is marked by a notable incident where she attempted to sneak onto the Universal lot and personally deliver her picture and resume to a casting director. Although she was subsequently thrown off the lot by a security guard, she was able to secure an agent who signed her the following day.
With a career spanning numerous credits, Diane Robin has established herself as an accomplished actress. Her known credits total 73, although specific titles and roles are not specified in the available information.
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Full Filmography
73 titles- Home Makeover Nightmare (2026) as Claire Quirk
- The Wrong Obsession (2025) as Dr. S. Madden
- Down Below (2024) as Ghost Mother's Voice
- Fatal Fixer Upper (2024) as Doctor Shaw
- A Nanny to Die For (2024) as Dani
- RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop (2023) as Self
- As Luck Would Have It (2023) as Mrs. Bursack
- This Time (2023)
- Murder Syndicate (2023) as Isa
- Murder Syndicate (2023) Co-Producer
- Just One Kiss (2022) Writer
- Just One Kiss (2022) Teleplay
- Deadly Due Date (2021) as Alice O'Donnell
- Deadly Mile High Club (2020) as Margaret
- You Can't Take My Daughter (2020) as Lawyer
- Free Lunch Express (2020) as Dorothy
- A Kiss on Candy Cane Lane (2019) as Flight Attendant
- Spiral (2019) as Aunt Jane
- House of Deadly Secrets (2018) as Helen
- Dating Daisy (2016) as Eleanor
- Holiday Breakup (2016) as Elizabeth
- Authors Anonymous (2014) as Lois Pepper
- Murder on the 13th Floor (2012) as Rhonda
- Wilfred (2011) as Mother
- Big Time Rush (2009) as Casting Director
- A Line in the Sand (2008) as Karla
- Grave Misconduct (2008) as Miranda Darkling
- Mystery Woman: In the Shadows (2007) as Mary Hofstedter
- Annie's Point (2005) as Brenda Treger
- Crazylove (2005) as Monica
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Ms. Freeman
- Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus (2004) as Woman Customer
- NCIS (2003) as Jennifer
- Secret Lives (2003)
- Boys on the Run (2003) as Ms. Coleman
- Mary Christmas (2002) as Rita Jackson
- Santa, Jr. (2002) as Pietra Nero
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Heidi's Mom
- Nikki (2000) as Nurse
- Wicked Ways (1999) as Real Estate Agent
- Brimstone (1998) as Counselor
- Oh Baby (1998)
- Whatever It Takes (1998) as Connie
- George & Leo (1997)
- The Relic (1997) as The Mayor's Wife
- Santa with Muscles (1996) as Dr. Watt
- Grace of My Heart (1996) as Waitress in Diner
- Sudden Death (1995) as Mrs. Baldwin
- Night of the Running Man (1995)
- Goldilocks and the Three Bears (1995) as Stark
- In the Flesh (1995) as Gloria
- Party of Five (1994) as Zoe
- Burke's Law (1994) as Marci
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Defense Attorney
- Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love (1994)
- Playmaker (1994) as Terry
- At Home with the Webbers (1993) as 1st Woman On Street
- Renegade (1992) as IRS agent Blecker
- Crazy in Love (1992) as Jean Snizort
- The Fisher King (1991) as Receptionist
- The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991) Vocals
- The Family Man (1990)
- Thanksgiving Day (1990) as Mary Beth
- Heartbreak Hotel (1988) as Donna
- RoboCop (1987) as Chandra
- Adventures in Babysitting (1987) as Nurse
- Retribution (1987) as Crash Victim
- Crossroads (1986) as Nurse
- MacGyver (1985) as Louella
- Head Office (1985) as Gross' Secretary
- Night Court (1984) as Mandy Davis
- Hunter (1984) as Redhead
- Angie (1979) as DiDi Malloy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Diane Robin best known for?
Diane Robin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Murder on the 13th Floor (2012), Wilfred (2011), Big Time Rush (2009), Meet the Fockers (2004).
When and where was Diane Robin born?
Diane Robin was born on July 23, 1966 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Diane Robin have?
Diane Robin has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2026.
What is Diane Robin's background in cinema and television?
Diane Robin is an American actress born on July 23, 1966, in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles. She began her training in high school with a scholarship to the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute, where she was the youngest person accepted into the adult program. Robin's early career involved attempting to get noticed by...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Big Time Rush (2009) as Casting Director — aged about 42
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Heidi's Mom — aged about 33
- Oh Baby (1998) — aged about 31
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Defense Attorney — aged about 27
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Ms. Freeman — aged about 37
- MacGyver (1985) as Louella — aged about 18
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