Diane Venora
ActingAbout Diane Venora
Diane Venora is an American stage, television and film actress. She graduated from the Juilliard School in 1977 and made her film debut in 1981 opposite Albert Finney in Wolfen. She won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress for Bird.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Diane Venora reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 44 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Diane Venora's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Diane Venora remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Heat, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Diane Venora Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Diane Venora's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Diane Venora.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | First Love | Aunt Irene | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | star-crossed: the film | House Mother / School Administrator / Demonstrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Childless | Mary | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Uncovering Wolfen | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | All Good Things | Janice Rizzo | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Wish List | Brenda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Ministers | Gina Santana | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Little Hercules | Hera | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Follow the Prophet | Red | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Stiletto | Sylvia Vadalos | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia | Joy Gresham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Touched | Carole Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Self Medicated | Louise | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Making of 'Heat' | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Breaking Dawn | Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Los Angeles Plays Itself | Justine in Heat (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Stateside | Mrs. Hengen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Heartbreak Hospital | Sunday Tyler / Andrea Harmon | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 | Gabriella Francini | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Young Girl and the Monsoon | Giovanna | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Looking for an Echo | Joanne Delgado | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Race Against Time | Dr. Helen Steele | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hamlet | Gertrude | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Insider | Liane Wigand | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The 13th Warrior | Queen Weilew | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Joyriders | Celeste | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | True Crime | Barbara Everett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Jackal | Major Valentina Koslova | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Seed: A Love Story | Julia Noble | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Romeo + Juliet | Gloria Capulet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Surviving Picasso | Jacqueline | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Substitute | Jane Hetzko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Special Report: Journey to Mars | Lt. Tanya Sadavoy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Heat | Justine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Three Wishes | Joyce | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Bird | Chan Parker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ironweed | Peg | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | F/X | Ellen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Hippolyta | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Terminal Choice | Anna Lang | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Cotton Club | Gloria Swanson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole | Marie Fidele Hunt | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Wolfen | Rebecca Neff | Average | Similar → |
Diane Venora - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Diane Venora?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Diane Venora is "Heat" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Diane Venora acted in?
Diane Venora has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Diane Venora?
Other notable films include "Los Angeles Plays Itself", "The Insider", and "Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend".