Diane Clare was an English actor who is best known for her roles in The Haunting, Witchcraft, and The Plague of the Zombies. She was born on July 8, 1938, in London, England, and had a successful acting career before retiring.
Personal and Family Life
Diane Clare was married to Barry England from 1967 until his death in 2009. Together they had two children. Diane came from a family with a rich artistic background, as her paternal grandmother was a renowned ballerina. She had Hungarian ancestry and achieved notable success in horror films throughout the 1960s.
Career
Clare had several leading roles during the 1960s, captivating audiences in various genres, particularly in horror films. After 1968, she decided to retire from acting to focus on her family. Among her most recognized performances are her parts in The Haunting (1963) and The Reluctant Debutante (1958), leaving a lasting impact on the film industry.
Death and Legacy
Diane Clare passed away on June 21, 2013, in the UK. Her performances are still celebrated today, especially her work in the horror genre, which helped define a pivotal era in film. Despite retiring from acting, her legacy continues through the films she starred in, which remain popular with fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Haunting | 1963-08-21 | Carrie Fredericks |
| Whistle Down the Wind | 1961-07-25 | Sunday School Teacher, Miss Lodge |
| The Plague of the Zombies | 1966-01-09 | Sylvia Forbes |
| The Reluctant Debutante | 1958-08-14 | Clarissa Claremont |
| The Hand of Night | 1968-08-11 | Chantal |
| The L-Shaped Room | 1962-11-20 | Nurse |
| The Vulture | 1966-12-23 | Trudy Lutens |
| Out of the Shadow | 1961-06-01 | Mary Johnson |
| Ice Cold in Alex | 1958-06-24 | Sister Denise Norton |
| Witchcraft | 1964-03-01 | Amy Whitlock |
| The Wrong Box | 1966-06-19 | Mercy |
| Let’s Get Married | 1960-03-22 | Glad |
| Lunch Hour | 1962-01-01 | Sheila |
| Go to Blazes | 1962-04-18 | Girl Lover |
| The Trygon Factor | 1966-12-16 | Clare |
| The Double | 1963-04-01 | Selena Osmonde |
| The Naked Edge | 1961-06-28 | Betty |
| The Green Helmet | 1961-04-20 | Pamela |
| Persuasion | 1960-12-30 | Henrietta Musgrove |
| The Human Jungle | 1963-03-30 | Miss Henry |