Diane Shalet was an American actress who is best known for her roles in The Reivers, The Last Tycoon, and The Waltons. She was born on February 23, 1935, in New York, USA, and passed away on February 23, 2006, in Palm Springs, California.
Personal and Family Life
Diane Shalet was married to actor Michael Strong from August 24, 1969, until his death on September 29, 1980. Throughout her life, she was not only an actress but also a talented writer and acting teacher. She founded the Actors and Writers Lab in Manhattan, where she shared her passion for the arts.
Career Highlights
She made her Broadway debut in 1964 with the play “After the Fall.” Shalet was an accomplished acting teacher at UCLA for 14 years, where she worked alongside Robert Lewis. She was a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which highlights her significant contributions to the film industry.
Death and Legacy
Diane Shalet died on her 71st birthday, February 23, 2006. Her legacy includes a body of work in both film and television, as well as her impact on future actors through her teaching. Her writings, including the book “Grief In a Sunny Climate,” received positive reviews and showcased her literary talent.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Night Strangler | 1973-01-16 | Joyce Gabriel |
| Long Way Home | 1975-09-07 | Wilma Jean |
| Deadhead Miles | 1972-08-08 | Donna James |
| Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate | 1971-11-09 | Ruth Mellon |
| The Reivers | 1969-12-20 | Hannah |
| Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen | 1990-01-21 | Mrs. Joyce |
| The Last Tycoon | 1976-11-18 | Stahr’s Secretary |
| All in the Family | 1971-01-12 | Sheila Tishman |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Charity Spencer |
| Ironside | 1967-03-28 | |
| The Incredible Hulk | 1977-11-04 | |
| Trapper John, M.D. | 1979-09-23 | |
| Little House on the Prairie | 1974-09-11 | |
| Matlock | 1986-03-03 | |
| Mannix | 1967-09-16 | |
| Mancuso, F.B.I. | 1989-10-13 | |
| Cagney & Lacey | 1982-03-25 | |
| The Waltons | 1972-09-14 | |
| The Monkees | 1966-09-12 | |
| The Nancy Walker Show | 1976-09-30 | |
| Harry O | 1974-09-12 | |
| The Manhunter | 1974-09-11 | |
| Nero Wolfe | 1981-01-16 | |
| Backstairs at the White House | 1979-01-29 | Mrs. Long, Housekeeper |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Ami Harker |
| Bonanza | 1959-09-12 | Ruth Sloan |
| Bonanza | 1959-09-12 | Katie York |