Diana Scarwid

Biography

Diana Elizabeth Scarwid is a celebrated American actress, renowned for her compelling performance as adult Christina Crawford in the iconic film Mommie Dearest (1980). Her impressive career garnered her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Inside Moves (1980) and a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her portrayal of Bess Truman in Truman (1995).

With a diverse body of work exceeding 70 credits in film and television, Diana has appeared in notable films such as Pretty Baby (1978), Honeysuckle Rose (1980), Rumble Fish, and Silkwood (both 1983), as well as Psycho III, Heat, and Extremities (all released in 1986). Her later film credits include The Neon Bible (1995), Bastard Out of Carolina (1996), What Lies Beneath (2000), A Guy Thing (2003), Party Monster (2003), The Clearing (2004), and Another Happy Day (2011).

Diana's television work is equally impressive, featuring in various TV movies like The Possessed (1977), Desperate Lives (1982), and Ruby Bridges (1998). She played pivotal roles as Karen Tyler in the series Wonderfalls and as Mother Superior in Pushing Daisies. Additionally, she guest-starred on numerous acclaimed series, including Starsky & Hutch, The X-Files, and Law & Order: SVU, showcasing her remarkable versatility as an actress.