Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest (born 1948) is an American actress.

Also recorded as Dianne Evelyn Wiest.

Overview

Born at Kansas City in 1948.

In detail

Dianne Wiest studied at University of Maryland and Nurnberg American High School. the recorded working language is English.

Distinctions recorded are Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Theatre World Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.

Sources

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“Dianne Wiest”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q217573: Dianne Wiest
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Record

Kind of record: Person
Born: 1948
Awards: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress,Theatre World Award,Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series,Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series,Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture,Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Family: actors
Authority: Q217573
Languages: English
Production: one_pass
Birth place: Kansas City
Educated at: University of Maryland,Nurnberg American High School
Nationality: United States
Occupations: actress
External identifiers: wikidata: Q217573 · wikipedia: Dianne Wiest
Published: 14 August 2026
Last substantive revision: 14 August 2026

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