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Dianne Wiest
From The TV IV
| Dianne Wiest | |
| Born | March 28, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA |
| Notable Roles | |
| Notable Episodes | |
| Awards | |
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Contents |
Biography
Roles
Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Year(s) | Season(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Order | Nora Lewin | 2000–2002 | 11 | 12 |
| In Treatment | Gina Toll | 2008–2009 | 1 | 2 |
| Life in Pieces | Joan Short | 2015– | 1 | |
Guest Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | District Attorney Nora Lewin | 1x01 - One | September 30, 2001 |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | District Attorney Nora Lewin | 3x10 - Ridicule | December 14, 2001 |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | District Attorney Nora Lewin | 4x01 - Chameleon | September 27, 2002 |
Specials and Made-for-TV Movies
Talk, News and Game Show Appearances
Memorable Moments
Awards and Accolades
Academy Awards
(2 Wins in 3 Nominations)
- Won: Best Supporting Actress (1987)
- Hannah and Her Sisters
- Won: Best Supporting Actress (1995)
- Bullets Over Broadway
Golden Globe Awards
(1 Win in 4 Nominations)
- Won: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (1995)
- Bullets Over Broadway
Primetime Emmy Awards
(2 Wins in 4 Nominations)
- Won: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (1997)
- Won: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2008)
Trivia
- Her mother, Anne was a nurse and her father, Bernard was a former psychiatric social worker for the U.S. Army and a college dean
- Is of Scottish, Croatian and German ancestry
- Has two brothers, Greg and Don
- Graduated from the University of Maryland in 1969 with a degree in Arts and Sciences
- Adopted two daughters, Emily (born in 1987) and Lily (born in 1991)
