Diane Cilento

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Characters played by Diane Cilento

Miss Rose — The Wicker Man (1973)

Local schoolteacher who initially denies the missing girl's existence.

Eliza Tweeny — The Admirable Crichton (1957)

The young chambermaid left behind during the initial evacuation. She chooses to side with Crichton after he is temporarily dismissed by the Earl. She survives the island ordeal alongside him, becomes deeply devoted to him, and is courted by multiple men. She happily accepts his proposal to leave the island and return to London together as his partner.

Contessina de'Medici — The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965)

Daughter of Lorenzo de' Medici who plays a crucial supportive role by nursing Michelangelo back to health after he collapses from exhaustion during the intense painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Maria Hornblower (voice) (uncredited) — Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. (1951)

Hornblower’s wife, whose death profoundly changes his personal circumstances after the naval campaign. He learns that she has died in childbirth, leaving him responsible for an infant son. Her death removes the barrier that had kept Hornblower and Lady Barbara Wellesley from openly pursuing their feelings.

Liane Dane — I Thank a Fool (1962)

Liane Dane is Stephen's disturbed wife and Captain Ferris's daughter. After Christine reveals that her father is alive, Liane returns to Ireland, suffers another breakdown, and later dies from an overdose of sleeping pills. Her death triggers the inquest and exposes the blackmail involving Stephen and Ferris.

Edna — Z.P.G. (1972)

Edna Borden is a neighbour of Russ and Carol and George's wife. When she learns that the McNeils have a real baby, she initially offers to help hide the child. Her response becomes entangled with jealousy and the Bordens' desire to share or take the baby, driving a conflict with the McNeils.

Anne Tanner — The Third Secret (1964)

Anne Tanner is a corporate secretary and one of Dr Leo Whitset's patients. Catherine Whitset identifies her to Alex Stedman as part of the investigation into the doctor's death. Alex learns that Anne, like the other patients, harbours a secret known only by Whitset.

Career Overview

Diane Cilento has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1951. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Wicker Man with 1 titles. Signature works include The Wicker Man, Dial M for Murder, Hombre. 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
37
Birth Date
1933-10-05 00:00:00
Birth Place
Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q238871), public domain (CC0).