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Diana Scarwid

Bio: Diana Elizabeth Scarwid is a retired American actress, best known for her portrayal of adult Christina Crawford in Mommie Dearest (1980). She received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Inside Moves (1980), and for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for Truman (1995)
Born: Sat, Aug 27 1955
Birthplace: Savannah, Georgia, USA
Diana Scarwid is 69 years old
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Poster of Another Happy Day
Another Happy Day
Diana Scarwid was 56 in Another Happy Day as 'Donna'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 2011
Poster of The Psycho Legacy
The Psycho Legacy
Diana Scarwid was 55 in The Psycho Legacy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 19 2010
Poster of Backyard Wedding
Backyard Wedding
Diana Scarwid was 54 in Backyard Wedding as 'Susan Slauson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 13 2010
Poster of Nora Roberts' Tribute
Nora Roberts' Tribute
Diana Scarwid was 53 in Nora Roberts' Tribute as 'Cathy Morrow'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 2009
Poster of Dream Boy
Dream Boy
Diana Scarwid was 53 in Dream Boy as 'Vivian Davies'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 2008
Poster of Mommie Dearest: Joan Lives On
Mommie Dearest: Joan Lives On
Diana Scarwid was 50 in Mommie Dearest: Joan Lives On
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 2006
Poster of Mommie Dearest: Life with Joan
Mommie Dearest: Life with Joan
Diana Scarwid was 50 in Mommie Dearest: Life with Joan
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 2006
Poster of Mommie Dearest: The Revival of Joan
Mommie Dearest: The Revival of Joan
Diana Scarwid was 50 in Mommie Dearest: The Revival of Joan
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 2006
Poster of Valley of the Heart's Delight
Valley of the Heart's Delight
Diana Scarwid was 50 in Valley of the Heart's Delight as 'Natalie Walsh'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 24 2006
Poster of The Clearing
The Clearing
Diana Scarwid was 48 in The Clearing as 'Eva Finch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 2004
Poster of Path to War
Path to War
Diana Scarwid was 48 in Path to War as 'Marny Clifford'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 2003
Poster of Party Monster
Party Monster
Diana Scarwid was 48 in Party Monster as 'Elke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 2003
Poster of A Guy Thing
A Guy Thing
Diana Scarwid was 47 in A Guy Thing as 'Sandra Cooper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 2003
Poster of The Angel Doll
The Angel Doll
Diana Scarwid was 47 in The Angel Doll as 'Fronia Black'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of What Lies Beneath
What Lies Beneath
Diana Scarwid was 44 in What Lies Beneath as 'Jody'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 2000
Poster of Dirty Pictures
Dirty Pictures
Diana Scarwid was 44 in Dirty Pictures as 'Dianne Barrie'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 27 2000
Poster of Down Will Come Baby
Down Will Come Baby
Diana Scarwid was 43 in Down Will Come Baby as 'Dorothy McIntyre'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 04 1999
Poster of Before He Wakes
Before He Wakes
Diana Scarwid was 43 in Before He Wakes as 'Joanne Michaels'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1998
Poster of Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges
Diana Scarwid was 42 in Ruby Bridges as 'Miss Woodmere'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1998
Poster of Bastard Out of Carolina
Bastard Out of Carolina
Diana Scarwid was 41 in Bastard Out of Carolina as 'Aunt Raylene'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1996
Poster of The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue
The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue
Diana Scarwid was 41 in The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue as 'Mrs. Annie Feagan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1996
Poster of Critical Choices
Critical Choices
Diana Scarwid was 41 in Critical Choices as 'Diana Johnson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 1996
Poster of If These Walls Could Talk
If These Walls Could Talk
Diana Scarwid was 41 in If These Walls Could Talk as 'Marcia Schulman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1996
Poster of Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain
Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain
Diana Scarwid was 40 in Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain as 'Lynette Salerno'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1995
Poster of Truman
Truman
Diana Scarwid was 40 in Truman as 'Bess Truman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of The Neon Bible
The Neon Bible
Diana Scarwid was 39 in The Neon Bible as 'Sarah'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 23 1995
Poster of The Cure
The Cure
Diana Scarwid was 39 in The Cure as 'Gail'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1995
Poster of Labor of Love: The Arlette Schweitzer Story
Labor of Love: The Arlette Schweitzer Story
Diana Scarwid was 37 in Labor of Love: The Arlette Schweitzer Story as 'Darlene'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 09 1993
Poster of Night of the Hunter
Night of the Hunter
Diana Scarwid was 35 in Night of the Hunter as 'Willa Harper'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1991
Poster of Brenda Starr
Brenda Starr
Diana Scarwid was 33 in Brenda Starr as 'Libby 'Lips' Lipscomb'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1989
Poster of After the Promise
After the Promise
Diana Scarwid was 32 in After the Promise as 'Anna Jackson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1987
Poster of Heat
Heat
Diana Scarwid was 31 in Heat as 'Cassie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 1986
Poster of Extremities
Extremities
Diana Scarwid was 30 in Extremities as 'Terry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1986
Poster of Psycho III
Psycho III
Diana Scarwid was 30 in Psycho III as 'Maureen Coyle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1986
Poster of The Ladies Club
The Ladies Club
Diana Scarwid was 30 in The Ladies Club as 'Lucy Bricker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1986
Poster of A Bunny's Tale
A Bunny's Tale
Diana Scarwid was 29 in A Bunny's Tale as 'Toby'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 25 1985
Poster of Silkwood
Silkwood
Diana Scarwid was 28 in Silkwood as 'Angela'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1983
Poster of Rumble Fish
Rumble Fish
Diana Scarwid was 28 in Rumble Fish as 'Cassandra'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 1983
Poster of Strange Invaders
Strange Invaders
Diana Scarwid was 28 in Strange Invaders as 'Margaret Bigelow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1983
Poster of Thou Shalt Not Kill
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Diana Scarwid was 26 in Thou Shalt Not Kill as 'Susan Masters'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 12 1982
Poster of Desperate Lives
Desperate Lives
Diana Scarwid was 26 in Desperate Lives as 'Eileen Phillips'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1982
Poster of Mommie Dearest
Mommie Dearest
Diana Scarwid was 26 in Mommie Dearest as 'Christina Crawford'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1981
Poster of Inside Moves
Inside Moves
Diana Scarwid was 25 in Inside Moves as 'Louise'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1980
Poster of Honeysuckle Rose
Honeysuckle Rose
Diana Scarwid was 24 in Honeysuckle Rose as 'Jeanne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1980
Poster of Battered
Battered
Diana Scarwid was 23 in Battered as 'Doris Thompson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1978
Poster of Pretty Baby
Pretty Baby
Diana Scarwid was 22 in Pretty Baby as 'Frieda'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 05 1978
Poster of Forever
Forever
Diana Scarwid was 22 in Forever as 'Sybil Davidson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1978
Poster of The Possessed
The Possessed
Diana Scarwid was 21 in The Possessed as 'Lane'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1977
Poster of In the Glitter Palace
In the Glitter Palace
Diana Scarwid was 21 in In the Glitter Palace as 'Casey Walker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 1977

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Pushing Daisies
Pushing Daisies
Diana Scarwid was 52+ in Pushing Daisies as 'Mother Superior'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2007
Poster of Heroes
Heroes
Diana Scarwid was 51+ in Heroes as 'Alice Shaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2006
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Diana Scarwid was 50+ in Criminal Minds as 'Jane Winmar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Prison Break
Prison Break
Diana Scarwid was 50+ in Prison Break as 'Jeanette Owens'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 29 2005
Poster of Lost
Lost
Diana Scarwid was 49+ in Lost as 'Isabel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of Wonderfalls
Wonderfalls
Diana Scarwid was 48+ in Wonderfalls as 'Karen Tyler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 12 2004
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Diana Scarwid was 48+ in Cold Case as 'Rayanne Leland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Diana Scarwid was 44+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Jackie Madden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of A Will of their Own
A Will of their Own
Diana Scarwid was 43+ in A Will of their Own as 'Crystal Eastman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1998
Poster of From the Earth to the Moon
From the Earth to the Moon
Diana Scarwid was 42+ in From the Earth to the Moon as 'Joan Aldrin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1998
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Diana Scarwid was 39+ in The Outer Limits as 'Elizabeth Halsey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Diana Scarwid was 38+ in The X-Files as 'Linda Bowman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Diana Scarwid was 35+ in Law & Order as 'Lisa Russo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
Diana Scarwid was 24+ in Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones as 'Sheila Langtree'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 1980
Poster of Studs Lonigan
Studs Lonigan
Diana Scarwid was 23+ in Studs Lonigan as 'Catherine Banahan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 07 1979
Poster of Kingston: Confidential
Kingston: Confidential
Diana Scarwid was 21+ in Kingston: Confidential
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 23 1977
Poster of Gibbsville
Gibbsville
Diana Scarwid was 21+ in Gibbsville
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 11 1976
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Diana Scarwid was 20+ in Starsky & Hutch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Diana Scarwid was 13+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Carole Walker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968