Diana Sands

Diana Sands

Deceased · Born: Aug 22, 1934 · Died: Sep 21, 1973

Personal Details

BornAug 22, 1934 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Diana Sands, a renowned American actress, came into this world on August 22, 1934, in the vibrant city of New York, New York, United States of America. Her remarkable career spanned numerous iconic roles, including her memorable performances in A Raisin in the Sun (1961),The Landlord (1970),and East Side/West Side (1963). Throughout her life, she was deeply committed to her craft, consistently delivering powerful and captivating portrayals on stage and screen. Off-screen, she was married to the love of her life, Lucien Jean Happersberger. Tragically, her life was cut short on September 21, 1973, when she passed away in her beloved hometown of New York City, New York, United States of America.

Career

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1974
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{"id":165247,"title":"Georgia, Georgia","year":"1972","character":"Georgia Martin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/georgia-georgia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165247.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165247.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Georgia, Georgia
Georgia, Georgia as Georgia Martin
{"id":64954,"title":"Doctors' Wives","year":"1971","character":"Helen Straughn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doctors-wives-1971","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64954.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64954.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Doctors' Wives
Doctors' Wives as Helen Straughn
{"id":87014,"title":"The Landlord","year":"1970","character":"Francine \"Fanny\" Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-landlord-1970","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87014.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87014.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
The Landlord
The Landlord as Francine "Fanny" Johnson
{"id":10416,"title":"The Fugitive","year":1966,"character":"Davala Unawa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-fugitive-1963","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10416.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10416.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
The Fugitive
The Fugitive as Davala Unawa
{"id":32515,"title":"Ensign Pulver","year":"1964","character":"Mila","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ensign-pulver","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32515.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32515.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
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1963
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The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits as Dr. Julia Harrison
{"id":18411,"title":"A Raisin in the Sun","year":"1961","character":"Beneatha Younger","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-raisin-in-the-sun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18411.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18411.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun as Beneatha Younger
{"id":94664,"title":"Odds Against Tomorrow","year":"1959","character":"Club Hostess (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/odds-against-tomorrow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94664.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94664.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Odds Against Tomorrow
Odds Against Tomorrow as Club Hostess (uncredited)
{"id":186599,"title":"Carib Gold","year":"1957","character":"Bar Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carib-gold","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186599.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186599.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Carib Gold
Carib Gold as Bar Girl
{"id":66703,"title":"Four Boys and a Gun","year":"1957","character":"(uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/four-boys-and-a-gun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66703.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66703.jpg"},"released":1}
Four Boys and a Gun
Four Boys and a Gun as (uncredited)
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A Face in the Crowd
A Face in the Crowd as Homeless Woman (uncredited)
{"id":186805,"title":"Caribbean","year":"1952","character":"Native Woman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/caribbean","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186805.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186805.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
Caribbean
Caribbean as Native Woman (uncredited)
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1974