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.

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View Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

1984Series
7.5
View Matlock
Matlock

Matlock

1986Series
7.1
View Providence
Providence

Providence

1999Series
6.5
View Family Law
Family Law

Family Law

1999Series
8.2
View The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1985Series
7.2
View Charles in Charge
Charles in Charge

Charles in Charge

1984Series
6.1
View Freddy's Nightmares
Freddy's Nightmares

Freddy's Nightmares

1988Series
7.2
View Finder of Lost Loves
Finder of Lost Loves

Finder of Lost Loves

1984Series
5.7
View Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

2014Film
7.2
View Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

1989Film
6.9
View The Last American Virgin
The Last American Virgin

The Last American Virgin

1982Film
6.5
View Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies

Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies

2020Film
6.5