Dianne Wiest (born March 28, 1948) is an American actress. She has enjoyed a successful career on stage, television, and film, and has won a Golden Globe, an Emmy and two Academy Awards. Wiest has also been nominated for the BAFTA award.

Early life
Wiest was born in Kansas City, Missouri. Her father was a college dean and former psychiatric social worker for the U.S. Army, and her Scottish-born mother, Anne, worked as a nurse; her parents met in Algiers. She has two brothers: Greg and Don Wiest. Wiest's original ambition was to be a ballerina, but in late high school she switched her goal to...

1980 - It's My Turn - Gail

1982 - I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can - Julie Addison

1983 - Face of Rage Nancy morgan IndependenceDay - Rebecca Hammil

1984 - Falling in Cinta - Isabelle
Footloose - Vi Moore

1985 - The Purple Rose of Cairo - Emma

1986 - Hannah and Her Sisters holly Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
-Nominated - Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture

1987 - Radio Days Bea Nominated - BAFTA Award
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The Lost Boys - Lucy Emerson

1988 - Bright Lights - Big City Mother

1989 Parenthood Helen Buckman Nominated - Academy Award for Best Supporting...