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Diane Keaton Biography

Birth Name:Diane Hall

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

Was presented with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, marking her as one of the most powerful and influential women in the entertainment industry, at the 21st annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast
Has been active in campaigns with the Los Angeles Conservancy, and has fought to save such historic buildings as the Ennis House and the Ambassador Hotel with varying degrees of success
Studied Drama at Santa Ana College, but dropped out to gain real-world experience at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York
Quote: "Having just celebrated a 'milestone birthday,' here is my biggest takeaway after 60 years on the planet: There is great value in being fearless․"
Often plays free-spirited women with their share of quirks and eccentricities
Supplemented her relatively slim amount of work in film with a successful directing career starting in the late '80s
Draws inspiration from Katharine Hepburn, who she admires for her strong, independent roles
Her unisex fashion choices inspired many women to dress in men's clothing, such as suits and ties
In addition to her career in Hollywood, she dabbles in photography, real estate development, writing and singing
Was in the original Broadway cast of "Hair," but refused to perform nude at the end of Act I like the rest of the cast, although she later appeared nude in a brief scene in "Something's Gotta Give․"

Awards

1977KCFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
1977NBR Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1977NSFC Award-Best Actress: winner
1977NYFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
1977NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1978Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: winner
1978BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: winner
1978Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: winner
1978Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1978Gold Medal-Favorite Movie: nominated
1978Gold Medal-Favorite Movie: nominated
1979Fotogramas de Plata-Best Foreign Movie Performer (Mejor intérprete de cine extranjero): winner
1979Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
1980BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
1980NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1981LAFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
1981NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1982Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1982David-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): winner
1982Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1982NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1982NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1983BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
1983Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1983NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1988American Comedy Award-Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1988Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1988NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1994CableACE-Actress in a Movie or Miniseries: nominated
1994Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1995Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries: nominated
1995CableACE-Actress in a Movie or Miniseries: nominated
1995Un Certain Regard Award-: nominated
1995Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1995Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
1996ACCA-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1996NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
1997Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast: nominated
1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1997American Comedy Award-Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1997Critics Choice Award-Best Actress: nominated
1997OFTA Film Award-Best Adapted Song: nominated
2000Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Group: nominated
2001Modern Master Award-: winner
2003NBR Award-Best Actress: winner
2003SEFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2003WAFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2004Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: winner
2004Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: winner
2004Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2004Critics Choice Award-Best Actress: nominated
2004DFWFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2004Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: winner
2004IFC Award-Best Actress: winner
2004IOMA-Best Actress (Miglior attrice protagonista): nominated
2004PFCS Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2004Prism Award-TV Movie or Miniseries: winner
2004Prism Award-Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries: nominated
2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: winner
2005NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2005Satellite Award-Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2006Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: winner
2008Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2011Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2016Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: winner
2017BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2017Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress in a Drama TV Series: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2020EDA Special Mention Award-Actress Most in Need of a New Agent: nominated
2021OFTA Film Hall of Fame-Character: winner
2023Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2024EDA Special Mention Award-She Deserves a New Agent: winner
2024National Film Award-Best Comedy: winner