Dianne Foster
Biography
Dianne Foster, born Olga Helen Laruska on 31 October 1928 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, was a Canadian actress of Ukrainian descent. Throughout her career she was credited in approximately fifty film and television productions, appearing under the name Dianne Foster as well as the variant Olga Hele. Foster worked primarily as an actress, with her professional activity recorded in major film databases. She passed away on 27 July 2019 at the age of ninety. Her body of work is documented in several international film reference sites, where she is listed among female performers with a substantial credit count.
Career overview
Dianne Foster, born Olga Helen Laruska on 31 October 1928 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, was a Canadian actress of Ukrainian descent. Over the course of her career she amassed roughly fifty credited performances in film and television, a body of work that reflects a steady presence in North‑American screen productions. The actress was also known by the name Olga Hele, a variant of her birth name that appears in public records.
Foster’s most recognizable screen appearances include the titles Thriller, The Rogues and Gallant Men, films that have been highlighted in biographical listings as key points in her professional portfolio. Her contributions to these projects, together with a broader range of roles, established her as a familiar face in mid‑century cinema and television. Throughout her active years she remained credited primarily for acting, with no additional occupational categories noted.
Dianne Foster passed away on 27 July 2019 at the age of ninety, concluding a life that spanned nine decades and left a legacy of diverse screen work. Her career, documented through a variety of film databases, continues to be referenced for its breadth of credits and the notable titles that marked her contributions to the entertainment industry.
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55 titles- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Amanda Vautrain
- The Big Valley (1965) as Therese
- Green Acres (1965)
- Honey West (1965) as Maggie Lynch
- The Rogues (1964) as Alice Singer
- The Fugitive (1963) as Janice Cummings
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Phyllis Marsh
- Breaking Point (1963)
- Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed? (1963) as Mona Kaufman
- Going My Way (1962)
- The Gallant Men (1962)
- Ben Casey (1961)
- Bus Stop (1961)
- King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein (1961) as Carolyn Green Rothstein
- My Three Sons (1960) as Marta Robbins
- Thriller (1960) as Judy Patterson
- Route 66 (1960)
- Checkmate (1960) as Phyllis Wood
- Outlaws (1960)
- The Roaring 20's (1960)
- Bonanza (1959) as Joyce Edwards
- Hawaiian Eye (1959)
- Hawaiian Eye (1959) as Norma Marriott
- The Detectives (1959)
- Riverboat (1959) as Marian Templeton
- Bourbon Street Beat (1959)
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Connie Beck
- The Last Hurrah (1958) as Mave Caulfield
- The Deep Six (1958) as Susan Cahill
- Gideon's Day (1958) as Joanna Delafield
- Perry Mason (1957) as Nelly Lawton
- Perry Mason (1957) as Lori Richards
- Perry Mason (1957) as Elaine Meacham
- Perry Mason (1957) as Linda Blakely
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Night Passage (1957) as Charlotte Drew
- The Brothers Rico (1957) as Alice Rico
- Monkey on My Back (1957) as Cathy Holland
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Cornelia
- The Violent Men (1955) as Judith Wilkison
- The Kentuckian (1955) as Hannah Bolen
- Three Hours to Kill (1954) as Chris Palmer
- Drive a Crooked Road (1954) as Barbara Mathews
- The Bamboo Prison (1954) as Tanya Clayton
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Antoinette 'Tony' Warren
- Bad for Each Other (1953) as Joan Lasher
- Three's Company (1953) as Elsa
- Isn't Life Wonderful! (1953) as Virginia, a young lady from America
- The Steel Key (1953) as Sylvia Newman
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Laura
- The Big Frame (1952) as Dianne Wrigley
- The Quiet Woman (1951) as Helen
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dianne Foster best known for?
Dianne Foster is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Willard (2003), Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973), Poltergeist (1982), Honey West (1965).
When and where was Dianne Foster born?
Dianne Foster was born on October 31, 1928 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They passed away on July 27, 2019.
How many credits does Dianne Foster have?
Dianne Foster has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1965.
What is Dianne Foster's background in cinema and television?
Dianne Foster, born Olga Helen Laruska on 31 October 1928 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, was a Canadian actress of Ukrainian descent. Throughout her career she was credited in approximately fifty film and television productions, appearing under the name Dianne Foster as well as the variant Olga Hele. Foster worked prima...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Rogues (1964) as Alice Singer — aged about 35
- Perry Mason (1957) as Nelly Lawton — aged about 28
- Perry Mason (1957) as Lori Richards — aged about 28
- Perry Mason (1957) as Elaine Meacham — aged about 28
- Perry Mason (1957) as Linda Blakely — aged about 28
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Amanda Vautrain — aged about 36
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