Diane Keaton biography
Diane Keaton was an American actress and film director, born on 5 January 1946 in Los Angeles, who died on 11 October 2025.
Diane Keaton's screen career began in 1969 with Play It Again, Sam, playing Linda Christie.
Diane Keaton appeared in 70 films and 18 television or streaming titles between 1969 and 2024.
Diane Keaton is remembered for Annie Hall, The Godfather, Because I Said So, Manhattan.
Honours include Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture , Musical or Comedy, Academy Award for Best Actress and National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress.
- Also known as
- Diane Hall Keaton
- Born
- 5 January 1946
- Died
- 11 October 2025 (aged 79)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles
- Work
- Film actor, Television actor, Film director, Screenwriter, Photographer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1968 to 2024
- Known for
- Annie Hall, The Godfather, Because I Said So, Manhattan, Manhattan Murder Mystery, Something's Gotta Give
- Awards
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture , Musical or Comedy
- Academy Award for Best Actress
- National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress
- New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress
Diane Keaton filmography
70 films and 18 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Summer Camp | Nora | ||
| 2024 | Arthur's Whisky | Linda | ||
| 2023 | Book Club: The Next Chapter | Diane | ||
| 2023 | Maybe I Do | Grace | ||
| 2022 | Mack & Rita | Rita | ||
| 2020 | Father of the Bride Part 3 | |||
| 2020 | Love, Weddings & Other Disasters | Sara | ||
| 2020 | Father of the Bride, Part 3(ish) | Nina Banks | YouTube and Facebook short film | |
| 2019 | Poms | Martha | ||
| 2018 | Book Club | Diane | ||
| 2017 | Hampstead | Emily Walters | ||
| 2016 | For the Love of Spock | English | ||
| 2016 | Finding Dory | Jenny | Voice | |
| 2015 | Love the Coopers | Charlotte Cooper | ||
| 2014 | And So it Goes | Leah | ||
| 2014 | 5 Flights Up | Ruth Carver | ||
| 2013 | The Big Wedding | Ellie Griffin | ||
| 2012 | Darling Companion | Beth Winter | ||
| 2010 | Morning Glory | Colleen Peck | ||
| 2008 | Mad Money | Bridget Cardigan | ||
| 2008 | Smother | Marilyn Cooper | ||
| 2007 | Mama's Boy | Jan Mannus | ||
| 2007 | Because I Said So | Daphne Wilder | ||
| 2005 | The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D | English | ||
| 2005 | The Family Stone | Sybil Stone |
Show all 70 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Terminal Impact | Narrator | ||
| 2005 | Ellie Parker | , N/a | Special Thanks only | |
| 2003 | Something's Gotta Give | Erica Barry | ||
| 2003 | Elephant | , N/a | Executive producer only | |
| 2002 | Plan B | Fran Varecchio | ||
| 2001 | Town & Country | Ellie Stoddard | ||
| 2000 | Hanging Up | Georgia Mozell | Also director | |
| 1999 | The Other Sister | Elizabeth Tate | ||
| 1997 | The Only Thrill | Carol Fitzsimmons | ||
| 1996 | Marvin's Room | Bessie Wakefield | ||
| 1996 | The First Wives Club | Annie Paradis | ||
| 1995 | Father of the Bride Part II | Nina Banks | ||
| 1995 | Unstrung Heroes | , N/a | Director only | |
| 1993 | Manhattan Murder Mystery | Carol Lipton | ||
| 1993 | Look Who's Talking Now! | Daphne | Voice | |
| 1992 | The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 | |||
| 1991 | Father of the Bride | Nina Banks | ||
| 1990 | The Godfather Part III | Kay Adams | ||
| 1990 | The Lemon Sisters | Eloise Hamer | Also co-producer | |
| 1988 | The Good Mother | Anna Dunlap | ||
| 1987 | Radio Days | New Years Singer | Cameo | |
| 1987 | Baby Boom | J.C. Wiatt | ||
| 1987 | Heaven | Interviewer | Documentary; also director and writer | |
| 1986 | Crimes of the Heart | Lenny Magrath | ||
| 1984 | The Little Drummer Girl | Charlie | ||
| 1984 | Mrs. Soffel | Kate Soffel | ||
| 1982 | Shoot the Moon | Faith Dunlap | ||
| 1982 | What Does Dorrie Want? | , N/a | Short film; director only | |
| 1981 | Reds | Louise Bryant | ||
| 1981 | The Wizard of Malta | Narrator | Short film | |
| 1979 | Manhattan | Mary Wilkie | ||
| 1978 | Interiors | Renata | ||
| 1977 | Looking for Mr. Goodbar | Theresa Dunn | ||
| 1977 | Annie Hall | Annie Hall | ||
| 1976 | Harry and Walter Go to New York | Lissa Chestnut | ||
| 1976 | I Will, I Will... for Now | Katie Bingham | ||
| 1976 | Primary English Class | Debbie Wastba | ||
| 1975 | Love and Death | Sonja | ||
| 1974 | The Godfather Part II | Kay Adams Corleone | ||
| 1973 | Sleeper | Luna Schlosser | ||
| 1972 | Play It Again, Sam | Linda Christie | ||
| 1972 | The Godfather | Kay Adams Corleone | ||
| 1971 | Men of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story | Renata Wallinger | Mockumentary short film | |
| 1970 | Lovers and Other Strangers | Joan Vecchio | Film debut | |
| 1969 | Play It Again, Sam | Linda Christie |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Green Eggs and Ham | Michellee Weebie-Am-I | Voice; 20 episodes | |
| 2016 | The Young Pope | Sister Mary Ignatius | 10 episodes | |
| 2011 | Woody Allen: A Documentary | English | ||
| 2011 | Tilda | Tilda Watski | Pilot, not aired | |
| 2006 | Surrender, Dorothy | Natalie Swerdlow | Television film | |
| 2003 | On Thin Ice | Patsy McCartle | Television film | |
| 2002 | Crossed Over | Beverly Lowry | Television film | |
| 2001 | Sister Mary Explains It All | Sister Mary Ignatius | Television film | |
| 1997 | Northern Lights | Roberta Blumstein | Television film | |
| 1994 | Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight | Amelia Earhart | Television film | |
| 1992 | Running Mates | Aggie Snow | Television film | |
| 1991 | Wildflower | , N/a | Television film; director only | |
| 1991 | Twin Peaks | , N/a | Director only; Episode: "Slaves and Masters" | |
| 1977 | The Godfather Saga | Kay Adams Corleone | 4 episodes | |
| 1971 | The F.B.I | Diane Britt | Episode: "Death Watch" | |
| 1971 | Mannix | Cindy Conrad | Episode: "The Color of Murder" | |
| 1970 | Night Gallery | Nurse Frances Nevins | Segment: "Room with a View" | |
| 1970 | Love, American Style | Louise | Segment: "Love and Pen Pals" |