Dianne Wiest: Quick Facts

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Born	March 28, 1948 (age 78) • Kansas City • Missouri
Awards And Honors	Emmy Award (1997) • Golden Globe Award (1995) • Academy Award (1995) • Academy Award (1987) • Academy Award (1995): Actress in a Supporting Role • Academy Award (1987): Actress in a Supporting Role • Emmy Award (2008): Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (1997): Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series • Golden Globe Award (1995): Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (2001–2002) • "Edward Scissorhands" (1990) • "Law & Order" (2000–2002) • "September" (1987) • "The Mule" (2018) • "Dan in Real Life" (2007) • "Radio Days" (1987) • "Practical Magic" (1998) • "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (2001) • "Rabbit Hole" (2010) • "Rage" (2009) • "I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can" (1982) • "The 10th Kingdom" (2000) • "Bright Lights, Big City" (1988) • "The Horse Whisperer" (1998) • "Great Performances" (1978) • "Theater Close-Up" (2014) • "Parenthood" (1989) • "Falling in Love" (1984) • "Independence Day" (1983) • "Life in Pieces" (2015–2019) • "Little Man Tate" (1991) • "Poe" (2013) • "The Blacklist" (2014) • "The Associate" (1996) • "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" (2012) • "The Birdcage" (1996) • "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints" (2006) • "Hannah and Her Sisters" (1986) • "Footloose" (1984) • "The Big Year" (2011) • "Merci Docteur Rey" (2002) • "Darling Companion" (2012) • "The Humbling" (2014) • "Not Afraid, Not Afraid" (2001) • "Bullets Over Broadway" (1994) • "The Return of Jezebel James" (2008) • "Drunks" (1995) • "Robots" (2005) • "Cops and Robbersons" (1994) • "Sisters" (2015) • "Disneyland" (1987) • "In Treatment" (2008–2009) • "The Lost Boys" (1987) • "Cookie" (1989) • "It's My Turn" (1980) • "Synecdoche, New York" (2008) • "Dedication" (2007) • "The Scout" (1994) • "The Purple Rose of Cairo" (1985) • "Passengers" (2008) • "Road to Avonlea" (1996) • "Five Nights in Maine" (2015) • "I Am Sam" (2001)