Diane Jergens was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Desk Set, High School Confidential!, and The FBI Story.
Personal and Family Life
Diane Jergens was born Dianna Irgens on March 31, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the youngest of three children in a family of Norwegian and Austro-Hungarian descent. Diane married twice, first to Peter Brown from 1958 to 1960, and later to Randy Sparks in 1963, with whom she had four children. The family moved to Northern California in 1970, where they lived happily together.
Career
Diane began her career in show business at a young age, getting her first experience performing in high school and auditioning for films at eight years old. She gained popularity during the 1950s and early 1960s, appearing in various television shows and films, including The Bob Cummings Show. Despite a promising start, Diane chose to retire from acting in the mid-1960s to focus on her family life and other business interests.
Death and Legacy
Diane Jergens passed away on October 9, 2018, in Valley Springs, California, but the cause of her death was not disclosed. She is remembered for her contributions to film and television during the 1950s and early 1960s. Diane’s work in entertainment left a lasting impact on her fans and the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Desk Set | 1957-08-02 | Alice |
| High School Confidential! | 1958-05-30 | Joan Staples |
| The FBI Story | 1959-10-01 | Jennie Hardesty |
| Island of Lost Women | 1959-03-20 | Urana |
| Lost Battalion | 1962-05-17 | |
| Teenage Millionaire | 1961-08-01 | Barbara Price |
| The Bob Mathias Story | 1954-10-24 | Pat Mathias |
| Sing Boy Sing | 1958-02-21 | Pat Barry |
| Three Brave Men | 1956-12-01 | Shirley Goldsmith |
| Daddy Long Legs | 1955-05-05 | College Girl |
| The Unguarded Moment | 1956-12-27 | Janet (uncredited) |
| Teenage Rebel | 1956-11-01 | Jane Hewitt |
| Friendly Persuasion | 1956-11-25 | Elizabeth – Quaker Girl (uncredited) |
| The Addams Family | 1964-09-18 | Trivia |
| Four Star Playhouse | 1952-09-25 | Second Girl |