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Diane Clare is a Actor British born on 8 july 1938 at London (United-kingdom)
Diane Clare (born Diane Dirsztay; 8 July 1938 – 21 June 2013) was an English film and television actress.
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Birth name Diane C.O.G. Dirsztay
Nationality United-kingdom
Birth 8 july 1938 at London (United-kingdom)
Death 21 june 2013 (at 74 years)
Nationality United-kingdom
Birth 8 july 1938 at London (United-kingdom)
Death 21 june 2013 (at 74 years)
Biography
Diane Dirsztay was born on 8 July 1938 in Wandsworth, London. She lied about her age so she could study at R.A.D.A. After her film comeback in 1958, Clare attributed it to a her 'lucky' black beret which she always wore to auditions. "It brings me luck," she told one journalist after appearing in Ice Cold in Alex, "I wore it when I went to the audition for Anna Massey's part [in The Reluctant Debutante], and again when I went to Elstree Studios for my film test. Clare retired from acting when she married the novelist and playwright Barry England (born 1932 — died 2009) in 1967; the couple had two children, Kate (born 1969) and Christopher (born 1971). Her hobbies included dancing, riding, swimming and going to the cinema.Usually with
Filmography of Diane Clare (20 films)
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The Hand of Night (1968)
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Horror
Actors William Sylvester, Diane Clare, Aliza Gur, Terence De Marney, Edward Underdown, Sylvia Marriott
Roles Chantal
Rating45%
The Vulture (1967)
, 1h31Directed by Lawrence Huntington
Origin Canada
Genres Science fiction, Horror
Actors Robert Hutton, Akim Tamiroff, Broderick Crawford, Diane Clare, Philip Friend, Patrick Holt
Roles Trudy Lutens
Rating42%
One stormy night in Cornwall, schoolteacher Ellen West becomes hysterical when she sees a gigantic bird with a human face fly out of the open grave of Francis Real, an 18th-century seaman. Real, buried alive with a huge, murderous bird he had found in the South Pacific, had sworn vengeance on all descendants of Squire Stroud, the man who ordered his interment; nevertheless, Brian Stroud, the present squire, is unconcerned by the prophecy of doom.
The Plague of the Zombies (1966)
, 1h26Directed by John Gilling
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Fantasy, Horror
Themes Medical-themed films, Zombie films, Films about viral outbreaks, Disaster films
Actors André Morell, Diane Clare, Brook Williams, Michael Ripper, Jacqueline Pearce, John David Carson
Roles Sylvia Forbes
Rating65%
In a Cornish village in August 1860, the inhabitants of the town are dying from a mysterious plague that seems to be spreading at an accelerated rate. Even the local doctor, Peter Tompson (Brook Williams), cannot combat the disease. Alarmed, Tompson sends for outside help from his friend Sir James Forbes (André Morell). Accompanying Sir James is his daughter Sylvia (Diane Clare). In an attempt to learn more about the disease, Sir James and Dr. Thompson disinter the corpses that were recently buried. To their surprise, the men find all the coffins empty. Conducting further investigations on the mystery lead the doctors to encounter zombies walking near an old, deserted tin mine on the estate of Squire Clive Hamilton (John Carson). Sir James is informed that the squire lived in Haiti for several years and practiced voodoo rituals, as well as black magic. This information leads him to research on the subject of the black arts.
The Wrong Box (1966)
, 1h45Directed by Bryan Forbes
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy, Adventure, Crime
Themes Serial killer films
Actors John Mills, Ralph Richardson, Michael Caine, Nanette Newman, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore
Roles Mercy
Rating66%
Elderly brothers Masterman (Mills) and Joseph Finsbury (Richardson) are the surviving members of a tontine, an investment scheme set up many years before, in which the last member stands to receive a fortune. Masterman is attended by his medical student grandson, Michael (Caine), while his greedy cousins Morris (Cook) and John (Moore) do their best to keep their annoying uncle Joseph alive. Masterman, who hasn't talked to his despised brother in many years, summons Joseph to his "deathbed," intending to kill him so that Michael can get the money.
The Trygon Factor (1966)
, 1h24Directed by Cyril Frankel
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy-drama, Crime
Themes Heist films
Actors Stewart Granger, Susan Hampshire, Robert Morley, Cathleen Nesbitt, Brigitte Horney, Sophie Hardy
Roles Clare
Rating58%
A Scotland Yard inspector is called to investigate a series of unsolved robberies. Inspector Cooper-Smith (Stewart Granger) arrives at the country manor of a respectable English family. He discovers Livia Emberday (Cathleen Nesbitt), the mistress of the house, has turned to crime in order to bolster the family's flagging fortunes. With assistance from an order of bogus nuns, stolen goods end up in the warehouse of Hamlyn (Robert Morley), purportedly a respectable businessman.
Witchcraft (1964)
Directed by Don Sharp
Genres Horror
Actors Lon Chaney, Jr., Jack Hedley, Jill Dixon, Viola Keats, Diane Clare, Marie Ney
Roles Amy Whitlock
Rating61%
In the 17th Century the Lanier family buried a Whitlock woman alive as a witch and took over the Whitlock estate. A bitter hatred of the Lanier family continues into the present. However two descendants, Amy Whitlock (Diane Clare) and Todd Lanier (David Weston), fall in love and plan to marry regardless of the families' objections.
The Haunting (1963)
, 1h52Directed by Robert Wise
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Fantastic, Horror
Themes Films about sexuality, Ghost films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Russ Tamblyn, Fay Compton, Lois Maxwell
Roles Carrie Fredericks
Rating73%
Dr. John Markway narrates the history of the 90-year-old Hill House, which was constructed by Hugh Crain as a home for his wife. She died when her carriage crashed against a tree as she approached the house for the first time. Crain remarried, but his second wife died in the house from a fall down the stairs. Crain's daughter Abigail lived in the house for the rest of her life, never moving out of the nursery. She died calling for her nurse-companion. The companion inherited the house, but later hanged herself from a spiral staircase in the library. Hill House was eventually inherited by a Mrs. Sanderson, although it has stood empty for some time.
Tamahine (1963)
, 1h25Directed by Philip Leacock
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy
Themes Films about education, Films about children
Actors Nancy Kwan, John Fraser, Dennis Price, Coral Browne, Derek Nimmo, Justine Lord
Rating58%
When her father dies, orphan teenager Tamahine (Nancy Kwan) is sent from her South Pacific island home to live with Charles Poole (Dennis Price), her father's cousin and the headmaster of Hallow, a prestigious all-male English school. Richard (John Fraser), Charles' son and school student, falls in love with her, but she considers him tabu because of the closeness of their family relationship. Another suitor is the art master, Clove (Derek Nimmo), after he breaks up with Charles' daughter Diana (Justine Lord).
The L-Shaped Room (1962)
, 2h6Directed by Bryan Forbes
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Romance
Themes Pregnancy films
Actors Leslie Caron, Brock Peters, Tom Bell, Bernard Lee, Cicely Courtneidge, Patricia Phoenix
Roles Nurse
Rating72%
A 27-year-old French woman, Jane Fosset (Caron), arrives alone at a rundown boarding house in Notting Hill, London, moving into an L-shaped room. Beautiful but withdrawn, she encounters the residents of her house, each a social outsider in his or her own way.
Lunch Hour (1962)
, 1h4Directed by James Hill (réalisateur britannique)
Genres Comedy
Actors Shirley Anne Field, Robert Stephens, Kay Walsh, Michael Robbins, Nigel Davenport, Diane Clare
Roles Sheila
Rating63%
Go to Blazes (1962)
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy
Actors Robert Morley, Daniel Massey, Dennis Price, Coral Browne, Norman Rossington, Maggie Smith
Roles Girl Lover
Rating59%
Three incompetent criminals steal a fire engine as a getaway vehicle. Recently released from prison, Bernard, Harry and Alfie have planned the perfect bank robbery, for which they need the perfect getaway. This is the part that let them down last time, hence their prolonged stay at ‘Her Majesty’s Pleasure…’
The Green Helmet (1961)
Genres Drama
Themes Sports films, Transport films, Films about automobiles, Auto racing films, Road movies
Actors Bill Travers, Ed Begley, Sid James, Ursula Jeans, Megs Jenkins, Tutte Lemkow
Roles Pamela
Rating54%
The Naked Edge (1961)
, 1h37Directed by Michael Anderson
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Thriller
Actors Gary Cooper, Deborah Kerr, Eric Portman, Diane Cilento, Hermione Gingold, Peter Cushing
Roles Betty
Rating65%
In the aftermath of a theft and murder, Martha Radcliffe (Kerr) increasingly suspects her husband George Radcliffe (Cooper), whose testimony in court convicted the main suspect, of being the real culprit.
Whistle Down the Wind (1961)
, 1h39Directed by Bryan Forbes
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Crime
Actors Hayley Mills, Bernard Lee, Alan Bates, Norman Bird, Diane Clare, John Arnatt
Roles Sunday School Teacher, Miss Lodge
Rating75%
The plot follows the lives of three Lancashire farm children who discover a fugitive hiding in their barn. The bearded man, referred to as "Blakey" by the police, is mistaken for Jesus Christ by the children, who are influenced by stories they have heard at Sunday school. The fugitive makes no attempt to correct their mistake, especially when he discovers the eldest child, Kathy, is determined to protect him from discovery by the local police. We learn from a poster that he is wanted for murder.
Out of the Shadow (1961)
, 1h1Directed by Michael Winner
Origin USA
Actors Terence Longdon, Donald Gray, Diane Clare, Dermot Walsh, Pete Walker, Edwin Styles
Roles Mary Johnson
Rating50%
Reporter Mark kingston learns that his brother, who was studying at Cambridge University, has committed suicide. Unconvinced, he begins his own investigation when the police dismiss his suspicions. With the help of Mary Johnson, whose professor father has turned up missing, Kingston attempts to prove that there has been a murder and not a suicide on the campus.