Diane Baker
Known for
After decades in the business, Diane Baker is the kind of actress who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 'The Cable Guy' is the other credit most often cited. She started at 21. By genre, drama dominates the list. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 67 years. Among all the titles, 'The Silence of the Lambs' is the one that reached the widest audience.
Diane Baker
34 Movies
30 Series
After decades in the business, Diane Baker is the kind of actress who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 'The Cable Guy' is the other credit most often cited. She started at 21. By genre, drama dominates the list. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 67 years. Among all the titles, 'The Silence of the Lambs' is the one that reached the widest audience.
Movies
Plays Lil Mainwaring
Marnie
1964
Plays Steven's Mother
The Cable Guy
1996
Plays Louise Boylar
Courage Under Fire
1996
Plays Senator Ruth Martin
The Silence of the Lambs
1991
Plays Mrs. Bennett
The Net
1995
Plays Mrs. Gellhorn
Hemingway & Gellhorn
2012
Plays Jenny Lindenbrook
Journey to the Center of the Earth
1959
Plays Kitty Neil
Murder at 1600
1997
Plays Margot Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank
1959
Plays Ellas
The 300 Spartans
1962
Plays Ruth Adams
Twenty Bucks
1993
Plays Mary Francis
Harrison's Flowers
2000
Plays Mrs. Jordan
The Joy Luck Club
1993
Plays Emily Stratman
The Prize
1963
Plays Supreme Folk Defense Lawyer
A Mighty Wind
2003
Plays Laura Travers
Krakatoa, East of Java
1969
Plays Mrs. Cutsworth
Harrison Montgomery
2008
Plays Shela
Mirage
1965
Plays Louise
The Surrogate
2013
Plays April Morrison
The Best of Everything
1959
Plays Sheila
Nine Hours to Rama
1963
Plays Carolyn
Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man
1962
Plays Carol Harbin
Strait-Jacket
1964
Plays Abigail Tate
Imaginary Crimes
1994
Plays Suzie 'S.J' Clemens
The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit
1968
Plays Princess Yasmin
The Wizard of Baghdad
1961
Plays Miss Taylor
The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam
2005
Plays Beatrice Grant
The Closer
1990
Plays Pat Simpson
The Pilot
1980
Plays Ellen
Stolen Hours
1963
Plays Jenny Baker
Baker's Hawk
1976
TV Shows
Plays Susan Standish-Evans
Here We Go Again
1973
Plays Emma Swader
Dr. Kildare
1961
Plays Blythe House
House
2004
Producer
Plays Laura O'Neill
A Woman of Substance
1985
Plays Evelyn Hale
The Blue and the Gray
1982
Plays Sandra Polk
Medical Center
1969
Plays Eleanor Thane
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Elyse Colton
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Francesca
Mission: Impossible
1966
Plays Rose Kennedy
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
2000
Plays Danielle Arnoux
Adventures in Paradise
1959
Plays Marie Duplessis
Route 66
1960
Plays Irene Van Patten
Kojak
1973
Plays DeeDee Mandell
Police Story
1973
Plays Jean Carlisle
The Fugitive
1963
Plays Linda Valence
The Virginian
1962
Plays Norma O'Casey
Bonanza
1959
Plays Dr. Rita Stillman
Medical Story
1975
Plays Joanna Clay
Columbo
1971
Plays Ruth Newman
The Love Boat
1977
Plays Roberta
The Nanny
1993
Plays Rachel Brown
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Louise Duffy
ER
1994
Plays Hester
The Big Valley
1965
Plays Mildred Chase
Mr. Novak
1963
Plays Elaine Brennan
The Name of the Game
1968
Plays Kathy Adams
The Invaders
1967
Plays Inspector Irene Martin
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Plays Queen Aurora of Carpathia
Fantasy Island
1978
Plays Lynn Alcott (segment "They're Tearing Down Tim Riley's Bar")
Night Gallery
1970
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Hemingway & Gellhorn
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The Surrogate
Louise
2013
Film
Hemingway & Gellhorn
Mrs. Gellhorn
2012
Film
Harrison Montgomery
Mrs. Cutsworth
2008
Film
The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam
Miss Taylor
2005
Film
House
Blythe House · 4 episodes
2004–
TV
A Mighty Wind
Supreme Folk Defense Lawyer
2003
Film
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
Rose Kennedy · 2 episodes
2000–
TV
Harrison's Flowers
Mary Francis
2000
Film
Murder at 1600
Kitty Neil
1997
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Diane Baker and where are they from?
Diane Baker is 88 years old, born on February 25, 1938 in Hollywood, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Diane Baker?
Diane Baker is best known for roles in The Silence of the Lambs, The Cable Guy, The Net.
How many movies has Diane Baker been in?
Over a 67-year career (since 1959), Diane Baker has appeared in 34 movies and 30 TV shows.
What was Diane Baker's first movie?
The career of Diane Baker began with The Diary of Anne Frank (1959).
What is Diane Baker's most recent movie or series?
Diane Baker's most recent release is A Face in the Dark: Diane Baker on 'Mirage', which premiered on September 10, 2019.
What TV shows has Diane Baker appeared in?
On television, Diane Baker has appeared in House, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Lie to Me, The Nanny.
Diane Baker
1938-02-25 · Hollywood, California, USA
Diane Carol Baker (born February 25, 1938) is an American actress, producer and educator who has appeared in motion pictures and on television since 1959.