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Diane Keaton, orig. Diane Hall, (born Jan. 5, 1946, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.), U.S. film actress. She acted on Broadway in Hair (1968) and with Woody Allen in Play It Again, Sam (1969), reprising her role in the movie version (1972). She played a supporting role in The Godfather (1972) and its sequels. She starred in various Allen movies, including Sleeper (1973), Annie Hall (1977, Academy Award), Interiors (1978), and Manhattan (1979). Her other films included Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977), Reds (1981), Mrs. Soffel (1984), First Wives Club (1996), The Other Sister (1999), Something’s Gotta Give (2003), Morning Glory (2010), and Book Club (2018). Initially noted for her quirky comic roles, she developed into one of Hollywood’s most respected dramatic actresses.

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