Quick Facts
Born:
1962-02-11
Birthplace:
Plainview, New York, USA
Credits:
39 Total Roles
Diane Franklin
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Biography
Diane Franklin (born February 11, 1962) is an American actress and author.
Before she got into acting, Franklin appeared in TV commercials for Coca-Cola, Trident, Jell-O, and Maxwell House coffee. She has worn a distinctive curly hairstyle throughout her career. Her first film role was in the 1982 film The Last American Virgin as Karen. Diane Franklin's other well known roles in movies are in the 1982 horror film Amityville II: The Possession as Patricia Montelli. She also had a role in the 1985 comedy film Better Off Dead as Monique, the foreign exchange student from France.
Franklin has appeared on some TV shows, some of which include Bay City Blues, Matlock, Freddy's Nightmares, and Providence.
Franklin sang the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium on June 1, 2004.
Before she got into acting, Franklin appeared in TV commercials for Coca-Cola, Trident, Jell-O, and Maxwell House coffee. She has worn a distinctive curly hairstyle throughout her career. Her first film role was in the 1982 film The Last American Virgin as Karen. Diane Franklin's other well known roles in movies are in the 1982 horror film Amityville II: The Possession as Patricia Montelli. She also had a role in the 1985 comedy film Better Off Dead as Monique, the foreign exchange student from France.
Franklin has appeared on some TV shows, some of which include Bay City Blues, Matlock, Freddy's Nightmares, and Providence.
Franklin sang the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium on June 1, 2004.
Known For
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Princess Joanna
Better Off Dead...
Monique Junot
Murder, She Wrote
Phyllis Gant
Amityville II: The Possession
Patricia Montelli
The Last American Virgin
Karen
TerrorVision
Suzy
Freddy's Nightmares
Jessica
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Self - Actress
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bampire MOVIE | Ms. Carper |
| 2024 | Angel with a Gun MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Pareidolia MOVIE | Sinead Chambers |
| 2023 | Waking Nightmare MOVIE | Danielle |
| 2023 | The Dark Room MOVIE | Dr. Riley |
| 2023 | Amityville: An Origin Story TV | Self |
| 2021 | High Holiday MOVIE | Gloria |
| 2021 | Clay Zombies MOVIE | D.J. St. VC Skatewell |
| 2020 | Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | OFFCANNY TV | Diane |