Diane Franklin
Known For
Acting
Born
1962-02-11 in Plainview, New York, USA
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.
Most Known For
Murder, She Wrote
as Phyllis Gant
Matlock
as Nancy Lamont
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Paulette / Paula
Providence
as Diane Cavalero
Charles in Charge
as Anna Grundov
Freddy's Nightmares
as Jessica
Family Law
as TV Announcer
Finder of Lost Loves
as Emily Bennetts
TerrorVision
as Suzy
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
as Princess Joanna
Amityville II: The Possession
as Patricia Montelli
Summer Girl
as Cinni
The Last American Virgin
as Karen
Better Off Dead...
as Monique Junot
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
as Self - Actress
Bampire
as Ms. Carper
Amityville: An Origin Story
as Self
Punchcard Player
as Sweetheart
Clay Zombies
as D.J. St. VC Skatewell
The Insiders
as Ellen