Diane Keaton

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Characters played by Diane Keaton

Kay Adams — The Godfather (1972)

Michael's wife who struggles with his descent into the criminal underworld.

Kay Adams — The Godfather Part III (1990)

Michael's wife who struggles with his criminal life and moral decay.

Jenny — Finding Dory (2016)

Dory's devoted father who builds a shell trail to protect his daughter.

Colleen Peck — Morning Glory (2010)

Colleen is DayBreak's experienced but frustrated co-host. After Becky fires Paul McVee, Colleen is paired with the unwilling Mike Pomeroy and initially clashes with him. She supports Becky's campaign to revive the program, appears in colorful segments that raise ratings, and later tells Mike that his inflexibility is driving Becky away.

Annie Hall — Annie Hall (1977)

Annie Hall is Alvy Singer's former partner and the emotional center of his memories. She meets him through tennis friends, begins a serious relationship with him, moves in, and eventually separates from him despite their affection. Her later relationship with Tony Lacey confirms the distance that has developed between her and Alvy.

Diane — Book Club (2018)

Recently widowed woman who cautiously navigates new romance after reading Fifty Shades of Grey with her friends.

Sister Mary — The Young Pope (2016)

Sister Mary is the nun who raised Lenny Belardo in an orphanage. After becoming pope, Lenny appoints her as his chief adviser, placing a trusted maternal figure close to the center of Vatican power. Her appointment is part of his response to senior cardinals attempting to control and restrain him.

Nina Banks — Father of the Bride (1991)

Supportive wife and mother who balances George's anxieties with practicality, warmth, and maternal insight.

Annie MacDuggan Paradis — The First Wives Club (1996)

Annie is Cynthia's former college friend and a separated wife suffering from low self-esteem after Aaron begins dating Leslie. She joins Elise and Brenda in seeking justice, uses auction proceeds to buy into Aaron's agency, gains confidence through the campaign against their husbands, and finally rejects Aaron's attempt to resume their relationship.

Daphne — Because I Said So (2007)

Daphne is the loving but overbearing mother of Milly, Maggie, and Mae. Worried that Milly cannot find a suitable partner, she secretly places a personal ad, selects Jason, and tries to arrange their relationship. She later falls for Johnny's father, Joe, and eventually accepts Milly's choice to be with Johnny.

Grace — Maybe I Do (2023)

Grace is Howard's religious wife and Michelle's mother. She supports Michelle's ultimatum to Allen and insists that marriage deserves a genuine fight. After confessing that she met Sam, she is devastated by Howard's affair, but ultimately rediscovers her passion for him and begins rebuilding their marriage.

Erica Barry — Something's Gotta Give (2003)

Erica is a successful playwright and Marin's mother. Her initially combative relationship with Harry develops into a serious romance, but heartbreak leads her to write a play based on their affair. She eventually reconciles with Harry and marries him.

Career Overview

Diane Keaton has 119 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Godfather with 4 titles. Signature works include The Godfather, The Godfather Part III, The Godfather Part II. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
119
Birth Date
1946-01-05 00:00:00
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q102642), public domain (CC0).