Diane Keaton

Born:

Diane Hall, January 5, 1946, Los Angeles, California, USA

Nationality:

American

Profession(s):

Actress, Director, Producer, Photographer, Author

Early Life and Education

• Born to Jack Hall, a civil engineer, and Dorothy Keaton Hall, a homemaker and amateur photographer.
• Raised in a Methodist household.
• Attended Santa Ana High School, where she participated in school plays and choir.
• Studied acting at Santa Ana College.
• Briefly attended Los Angeles City College before dropping out to pursue an acting career in New York City.
• Adopted her mother's maiden name, Keaton, as her stage name, as there was already an actress registered with Actors' Equity under the name of Diane Hall.

Career and Major Achievements

• Began her career on stage, including an appearance in the original Broadway production of Hair.
• Gained recognition for her role as Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather (1972).
• Established herself as a comedic actress through collaborations with Woody Allen, starting with Play It Again, Sam (1972).
• Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Annie Hall (1977).
• Continued to star in a diverse range of films, including dramas, comedies, and period pieces.
• Directed films such as Unstrung Heroes (1994) and Hanging Up (2000).
• Published several books, including memoirs and photographic collections.

Notable Works

Filmography (Selection)

Publications (Selection)

• Reservations (1980, Photography)
• Then Again (2011, Memoir)
• Let's Just Say It Wasn't Pretty (2014, Memoir)

Legacy and Impact

The impact of the life and career illustrated in this concise biography of Diane Keaton is evident through her versatile acting performances, directorial ventures, and literary contributions. She remains a prominent figure in American cinema and culture.

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