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Diane Keaton

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Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton (née Hall; born January 5, 1946) is an American actress, with a career spanning over five decades. She received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for a Tony Award and two Emmy Awards. She began her career on stage, with her first major film role in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather (1972). She frequently collaborated with Woody Allen, her most significant film being Annie Hall (1977) which won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Throughout her career, she played varied roles ranging from comic to dramatic, which showcased her wide acting range. Her mother, Dorothy Deanne (née Keaton), was a homemaker and her father, John Newton Ignatius "Jack" Hall, was a real estate broker and civil engineer.

Keaton was a 1964 graduate of Santa Ana High School in Santa Ana, California. She participated in singing and acting clubs at school, and starred as Blanche DuBois in a school production of A Streetcar Named Desire. After graduation, she attended Santa Ana College, and later Orange Coast College as an acting student, but dropped out after a year to pursue an entertainment career in Manhattan. Upon joining the Actors' Equity Association, she changed her surname to Keaton, which was her mother's maiden name.

40 movies
14 nominations

Biography, Career & Filmography

Learn more about Diane Keaton, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Diane Keaton rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.


Given Name: Diane Hall

Born: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Citizenship: United States

Birthday: January 5, 1946

Occupations: Actress

Years Active: 1966-present

Children: 2

Awards and Nominations Received by Diane Keaton

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Explore the awards, honors, and nominations Diane Keaton has earned across their acting career. From prestigious wins to critical acclaim, see how their talent has been recognized by the film industry and major award bodies.


76th Academy Awards 2004

Nomination

Actress in a Leading Role

Something's Gotta Give

9th Critics' Choice Awards 2004

Nomination

Best Actress

Something's Gotta Give

10th Screen Actors Guild Awards 2004

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Something's Gotta Give

61st Golden Globe Awards 2004

Win

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress)

Something's Gotta Give

69th Academy Awards 1997

Nomination

Actress in a Leading Role

Marvin's Room

3rd Screen Actors Guild Awards 1997

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Marvin's Room

51st Golden Globe Awards 1994

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress)

Manhattan Murder Mystery

45th Golden Globe Awards 1988

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress)

Baby Boom

36th British Academy Film Awards 1983

Nomination

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Reds

40th Golden Globe Awards 1983

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

Shoot the Moon

The 54th Academy Awards 1982

Nomination

Actress in a Leading Role

Reds

39th Golden Globe Awards 1982

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

Reds

33rd British Academy Film Awards 1980

Nomination

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Manhattan

35th Golden Globe Awards 1978

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

Looking for Mr. Goodbar

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