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Dyan Cannon Biography

Birth Name:Samille Diane Friesen

Birth Place:Tacoma, Washington, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Director, Producer, Editor

Fast Facts

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1983
Interested in acting at a young age, she got her big break when she made her screen debut in "The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond․"
Primarily known for her trademark curly blonde hair
Studied acting with the famed drama coach Sanford Meisner
In 1955, she was awarded the title of Miss West Seattle
Has been an avid fan of the Los Angeles Lakers for over 30 years