Diana Scarwid

Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
08/27/1955
Birthplace:
Savannah, Georgia
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biography
A blonde. blue-eyed character player of American films and TV, Diana Scarwid had a natural quality and keen instinct for underplaying roles to exemplary fruition. She won wide praise and an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her work as Louise, the waitress who is the object of John Savage's affections, in "Inside Moves" (1980). But, be it because of camp or a more widespread release, Scarwid probably is better remembered for her portrayal of Christina Crawford, daughter of Joan ("No Wire Hangers!") Crawford in the dubious "Mommie Dearest" (1981).

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Credits
Eva Finch
2004
(TV Show)
2004-2004
Karen Tyler
2004
Karen Tyler
2004
Karen Tyler
2004
Karen Tyler
2004
Elke Elig--Alig's Mother
2003
Sandra
2003
Jody
2000
Sarah
1996
Angela
1983
Cassandra
1983
Frida
Cast
2008
Cassie
Vivian
Libby "Lips" Lipscomb
Actor
Louise
Margaret Newman
Gail
Terry
Lucy Bricker
Christina Crawford
Maureen Coyle
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Appeared with the National Shakespeare Conservatory, Woodstock, NY
1976 
Made TV debut in an episode of "Gibbsville" (NBC)
1977 
Made TV-movie debut, "In the Glitter Palace"
1978 
Film acting debut in "Pretty Baby"
1980 
Won wide praise for her performance in "Inside Moves"; earned Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actress
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