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Diane Lane Biography

Birth Name:Diane Eleanor Lane

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Has been an avid supporter of the charities Oceana, US Doctors for Africa and Artists for Peace and Justice
Received the Noble Globe Award from Heifer International
Daughter of acting coach Burt Lane and model Colleen Farrington
Started acting at the La MaMa Experimental Theater Club at the age of seven
Quote: "(Talking about her Oscar nomination after her father's death) "The only phone call I really yearn to make is one I can't, which is to say, 'Guess what, Dad?'""
Performed in a stage production of "The Cherry Orchard" alongside Meryl Streep at the age of 12
Auditioned for the role of Avery Bishop in "Jerry Maguire," but the part eventually went to Kelly Preston
Appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine at the age of 14

Awards

1980Young Artist Award-Best Juvenile Actress in a Motion Picture: winner
1980Special Award-Best Juvenile Actress in a Motion Picture: The Sybil Jason Award: winner
1981Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Major Motion Picture: winner
1984Young Artist Award-Best Young Motion Picture Actress in a Feature Film: nominated
1984Young Artist Award-Best Young Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
1985Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
2000Independent Spirit Award-Best Female Lead: nominated
2000Sierra Award-Best Actress: nominated
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Drama: nominated
2001Bronze Wrangler-Television Feature Film: winner
2002Golden Schmoes-Best Actress of the Year: nominated
2002Golden Schmoes-Best T&A of the Year: nominated
2002NYFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
2003Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2003CFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2003Critics Choice Award-Best Actress: nominated
2003Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actress: nominated
2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
2003INOCA-Best Actress: nominated
2003IOMA-Best Actress (Miglior attrice protagonista): nominated
2003NSFC Award-Best Actress: winner
2003OFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
2003OFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
2003PFCS Award-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2003Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: winner
2003VFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
2004Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2009Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: nominated
2010WIN Award-Actress Feature Film: nominated
2011Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Lead Actress: nominated
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: nominated
2011Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2011WIN Award-Actress Made For TV Movie / Mini Series: winner
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
2012Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2016BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
2016BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
2021Grand Jury Award-Best Actress: winner
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
2025Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries and Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2026Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated