Diane Varsi - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 23, 1938 |
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| Died | November 19, 1992 (age 54) |
| Birthplace | San Mateo, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Diane Varsi's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Academy Award-nominated role in 'Peyton Place' (1957) |
Intro
Diane Varsi was an American actress best known for her role as Allison MacKenzie in the film adaptation of 'Peyton Place' (1957), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Varsi appeared in several notable films during the late 1950s and early 1960s, later stepping away from Hollywood for a period before returning for some film and television work.
Early Life & Background
Diane Varsi was born in San Mateo, California. She left high school and San Mateo at the age of 15, working various jobs before pursuing acting. Varsi struggled with the expectations and pressures of Hollywood from an early stage in her career.
Career Highlights
- Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Peyton Place' (1957)
- Winner of the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress (1958)
- Appeared in films such as 'Wild in the Streets' (1968) and 'Compulsion' (1959)
Trivia
- Diane Varsi abruptly left Hollywood at the height of her early success, citing personal and professional pressures.
- She later returned to acting in the late 1960s and appeared in a variety of films and TV programs.
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Diane Varsi was born the 23 February 1938.
San Mateo, California, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 23rd, 1938, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 23rd, 1938 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
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