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Diana Hyland - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 25, 1936 |
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| Died | March 27, 1977 (age 41) |
| Birthplace | Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Diana Hyland's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Winning a posthumous Emmy for 'The Boy in the Plastic Bubble' and her roles in TV series such as 'Peyton Place' and 'Eight Is Enough.' |
Intro
Diana Hyland was an American stage, film, and television actress best known for her work in the mid-20th century, notably her Emmy-winning role in 'The Boy in the Plastic Bubble.'
Early Life & Background
Born as Diana Gentner in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Diana Hyland began acting in her teens and soon moved to New York to pursue an acting career.
Career Highlights
- Originated the role of Heavenly Finley in the Broadway production of Tennessee Williams's 'Sweet Bird of Youth' (1959).
- Starred as Susan Winter in the TV series 'Peyton Place' from 1968 to 1969.
- Played Louise Baker in the acclaimed TV movie 'The Boy in the Plastic Bubble' (1976), for which she won a posthumous Emmy Award.
- Cast as Joan Bradford in the first season of the TV series 'Eight Is Enough' (1977).
Trivia
- Hyland began a relationship with John Travolta after meeting him during the filming of 'The Boy in the Plastic Bubble.'
- She died of breast cancer at age 41, shortly after winning her Emmy Award.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Diana Hyland born?
Diana Hyland was born the 25 January 1936.
Where is Diana Hyland from?
Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 25th, 1936, in brief:
- Historical events: Francisco Franco, the Spanish military leader, attended the state funeral of King George V of the United Kingdom on January 25, 1936.
- Day of the week: January 25th, 1936 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: After the Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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