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Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest's biography

Dianne Wiest is 74 years old character actor born at Kansas City. She was born on Sunday 28th of March 1948. According to year of birth 1948 she belongs to Boomers. Birthday on 28th of March means she is Aries. Aries is the most active sign of Zodiac, one born with this sign is a very quick learner, aggressive and passionate.

She is citizen of United States of America. Her primary profession is to be character actor. You can know her also as stage actor, film actor. She is recently known as television actor. She received Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Hannah and Her Sisters in 1986

Dianne Wiest's schools

We found 2 schools She attended. Complete list of schools: University of Maryland, Nurnberg American High School.

Detailed informations about her schools

  • Graduated from the University of Maryland in 1969 with a degree in Arts and Sciences.

Dianne Wiest's career

Her main focus is to be character actor.

Awards and competitions

Dianne Wiest's Awards

  • She received award for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for work Hannah and Her Sisters in 1986
  • She received award for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for work Bullets Over Broadway in 1994
  • She received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for work In Treatment in 2008
  • She received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for work Road to Avonlea in 1997
  • She received award for Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for work Bullets Over Broadway in 1995

Dianne Wiest's Nominations

  • She was nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for work Parenthood in 1989
  • She was nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
  • She was nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress

Dianne Wiest's quotes

  • [speaking in 1987] All I've done since is three days on Bright Lights, Big City (1988) as Michael J. Fox's mother. That's what an Oscar does for you.
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Dianne Wiest's body shape

Lets describe how Dianne Wiest looks. We will focus on her body shape. Body build is average.