Diane Ladd movies in order

In 1961, actress Diane Ladd made her film debut with an uncredited role in the drama movie, Something Wild. From here, another uncredited role followed in 1962, with 40 Pounds of Trouble.

As time moved forward, Ladd began to get bigger screen roles, appearing in films such as The Devil’s Daughter, Chinatown, Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. In fact, Ladd became one of the busiest actresses in the business, appearing in film after film, after film, alongside her television work.

Before passing away in 2025, Ladd built up over 140 acting credits between film and TV. Should you wish to check out some of her movies, please take a look at the lists below.

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1960s and 1970s

As noted above, Ladd debuted on film via an uncredited role in Something Wild. From here she appeared in 40 Pounds of Trouble, The Wild Angels, and The Reivers, and Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.

Ladd’s movies during the 1960s and 1970s included: 

• Something Wild (1961)*
• 40 Pounds of Trouble (1962)*
• The Wild Angels (1966)
• The Reivers (1969)
• The Rebel Rousers (1970)
• Macho Callahan (1970)
• WUSA (1970)*
• The Steagle (1971)
• The Devil’s Daughter (1973)
• White Lightning (1973)
• Chinatown (1974)
• Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974)
• Addie and the King of Hearts (1976)
• The November Plan (1976)
• Embryo (1976)
• Thaddeus Rose and Eddie (1978)
• Willa (1979)

*Uncredited

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1980s

Into the 1980s and Ladd began the decade in Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones, followed by All Night Long, Desperate Lives, Grace Kelly, and Something Wicked This Way Comes.

Ladd’s movies during the 1980s included:

• Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980)
• All Night Long (1981)
• Desperate Lives (1982)
• Grace Kelly (1983)
• Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
• I Married A Centrefold (1984)
• Crime of Innocence (1985)
• Black Widow (1987)
• Celebration Family (1987)
• Bluegrass (1988)
• Plain Clothes (1988)
• National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

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1990s

The 1990s brought parts in Rock Hudson, A Kiss Before Dying, Shadow of a Doubt, Primary Colours, and Can’t Be Heaven, amongst others.

Ladd’s movies during the 1990s included:

• Rock Hudson (1990)
• Wild At Heart (1990)
• The Lookalike (1990)
• A Kiss Before Dying (1991)
• Shadow of a Doubt (1991)
• Rambling Rose (1991)
• Spies Inc. (1992)
• Forever (1992)
• Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me (1992)
• The Cemetery Club (1993)
• Carnosaur (1993)
• Father Hood (1993)
• Hush Little Baby (1994)
• Mrs. Munck (1995)
• Raging Angels (1995)
• Mother (1995)
• Citizen Ruth (1996)*
• The Siege at Ruby Ridge (1996)
• Ghosts From the Past (1996)
• Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II (1997)
• James Dean: Live Fast, Die Young (1997)
• The Westing Game (1997)
• Primary Colours (1998)
• The Staircase (1998)
• Route 66 (1998)
• Can’t Be Heaven (1999)

*Uncredited

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2000s

The 2000s began with a role in the Sandra Bullock movie, 28 Days, followed by Best Actress, Sharing the Secret, and The Law of Enclosures.

Ladd’s movies during the 2000s included: 

• 28 Days (2000)
• Best Actress (2000)
• Sharing the Secret (2000)
• The Law of Enclosures (2000)
• Christy: Return to Cutter Gap (2000)
• Daddy and Them (2001)
• Rain (2001)
• Redemption of the Ghost (2002)
• More Than Puppy Love (2002)
• Damaged Care (2002)
• Aftermath (2003)
• Charlie’s War (2003)
• Christy: Finding Faith (2003)
• Gracie’s Choice (2004)
• The World’s Fastest Indian (2005)
• Come Early Morning (2006)
• When I Find the Ocean (2006)
• Inland Empire (2006)
• Montana Sky (2007)
• Mayerthorpe (2008)
• Jake’s Corner (2008)
• American Cowslip (2009)

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2010s

Moving into the 2010s and Ladd’s film acting roles began to slow down a touch. She began the decade in Grave Secrets, with other movies including Joy, and Christmas Lost and Found.

Ladd’s movies during the 2010s included: 

• Grave Secrets (2013)
• Just Before I Go (2014)*
• I Dream Too Much (2015)
• Joy (2015)
• Sophie and the Rising Sun (2016)
• Armageddon America (2016)
• Christmas Lost and Found (2018)
• The Last Full Measure (2019)
• Miracle In The Valley (2019)

*Uncredited 

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2020s

And finally, the 2020s brought movies such as Charlie’s Christmas Wish, and Isle of Hope. Her final role was in Blue Champagne, released posthumously after her death.

Ladd’s movies during the 2020s included:

• Charlie’s Christmas Wish (2020)
• Charming the Hearts of Men (2021)
• Gigi & Nate (2022)
• Isle of Hope (2022)
• Blue Champagne (2026)

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As noted above, in addition to Ladd’s extensive film career, she also performed in a number of television shows. Some of the most notable shows included Stanley, Naked City, The Detectives, 77 Sunset Strip, The Fugitive, Shane, Gunsmoke, Ironside, City of Angels, The Love Boat, Father Dowling Investigates, L.A. Law, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, Grace Under Fire, ER, Ray Donovan, and Young Sheldon, amongst others.

In addition, Ladd appeared in 23 episodes of Alice playing Belle Dupree; 18 episodes of Enlightened as Helen Jellicoe; and 13 episodes of Kingdom Hospital in the role of Sally Druse. Ladd also played the part of Nell O’Brien opposite Treat Williams and Barbara Niven in 46 episodes of Chesapeake Shores.

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Editor/Writer/Movie Guy

Alex Wiggan

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