Diana Scarwid

Diana Scarwid
Scarwid in Mommie Dearest (1981)
Born (1955-08-27) August 27, 1955 (age 69)[1][2]
NationalityAmerican
EducationThe American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Pace University
OccupationActress
Years active1976–2011
Spouse
Eric Scheinbart
(m. 1978; div. 1995)
Children2

Diana Scarwid (born August 27, 1955) is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Christina Crawford in Mommie Dearest (1981). She received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Inside Moves (1980), and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for Truman (1995).

Scarwid has more than 70 film and television credits, including Pretty Baby (1978), Rumble Fish (1983), Silkwood (1983), Psycho III (1986), Extremities (1986), The Neon Bible (1995), What Lies Beneath (2000), Party Monster (2003), The Clearing (2004), and Another Happy Day (2011).

  1. ^ "Celebrities: Today's Birthdays". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. August 27, 1997. p. 8. ProQuest 260578020. Actress Barbara Bach is 50. Actor Paul Reubens is 45. Rock musician Alex Lifeson (Rush) is 44. Actress Diana Scarwid is 42. Rap musician Bobo (Cypress Hill) is 29.
  2. ^ "Happy Birthday". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. August 27, 2022. pp. C3. ProQuest 2707161500. Country musician Jeff Cook is 73. Actor Peter Stormare is 69. Actor Diana Scarwid is 67. Gospel singer Yolanda Adams is 61.