Dyan Cannon

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Characters played by Dyan Cannon

Anna Carbone — Kangaroo Jack (2003)

Charlie's mother and Sal's wife, representing family ties

Alica Detroit — Author! Author! (1982)

A popular film actress and devoted fan of Ivan's work. She agrees to star in his play, dates him, and moves into his home. Depressed by missing her former social life, she ends the relationship and moves out.

Christine — The Last of Sheila (1973)

Christine is a talent agent and one of the guests on Clinton Greene's cruise. She admits that she once informed on left-leaning actors to advance her career, though she later tried to help them find work. After hearing Tom Parkman's confession, she stops him from killing Philip Dexter and joins Dexter in blackmailing him.

Elizabeth Pearce — Caddyshack II (1988)

A club member or staff associate encountered during the Fourth of July events.

Myra Bruhl — Deathtrap (1982)

Sidney's wealthy wife who initially advocates for partnership with Clifford. Demands property purchase and divorce after the apparent murder. Dies of a weak heart while fleeing Clifford. Her death is revealed to be part of Sidney and Clifford's ruse.

Liz LaBreche — Out to Sea (1997)

Liz LaBreche is a beautiful heiress whose apparent wealth is actually gone, and she boards the cruise hoping to find a rich husband. She becomes involved with Charlie, initially valuing his supposed money, but genuinely falls in love with him. After learning about his deception, she later resumes their relationship.

Annette — 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997)

Laurie's mother who mistakenly suspects Charlie is a serial killer after spotting a severed head in his luggage. Her husband dismisses her claims as an alcoholism-induced delusion.

Mrs. Flint — That Darn Cat (1997)

Mr. Flint's wife; the original target of the kidnapping, though the captors mistakenly take the maid instead.

Julia Farnsworth — Heaven Can Wait (1978)

Julia Farnsworth is the cheating wife of the industrialist whose body becomes Joe Pendleton's temporary vessel. Working with Tony, she drugs and drowns her husband, then remains involved in attempts to kill the man who returns. During the investigation, her conflicting story with Tony helps reveal their joint crime.

Ingrid — The Anderson Tapes (1971)

Anderson’s former girlfriend who has been living as the kept mistress of a wealthy man named Werner. She resides in the Manhattan apartment building that becomes the target of Anderson’s heist. Her relationship with Anderson rekindles upon his release and serves as the primary motivation for his criminal plan.

Lena — The Burglars (1971)

Lena becomes emotionally important to Azad after the burglary, as he develops feelings for her while the thieves wait for their ship to be repaired. She initially travels with him while he evades the police, but Azad ultimately discovers that she has been colluding with Abel Zacharia.

Lorrie — Doctors' Wives (1971)

Lorrie is a doctor's wife whose friends suspect their husbands of infidelity. She volunteers to seduce the men for information, but the scheme collapses when her husband, Mort Dellman, finds her in bed with Paul McGill and shoots them. Lorrie dies, while her past relationship with Della is later revealed.

Career Overview

Dyan Cannon has 82 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Kangaroo Jack Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Author! Author!, Christmas in Connecticut, The Last of Sheila. 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
82
Birth Date
1937-01-04
Birth Place
Tacoma, Washington, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q236688), public domain (CC0).