Diane McBain

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Characters played by Diane McBain

Diana St. Clair — Spinout (1966)

Diana St. Clair is an author who studies men for her books and secretly observes Mike while writing The Perfect American Male. She declares that Mike fits her ideal and makes wedding arrangements with him in mind, but Mike instead brings her together with Howard Foxhugh after they fall in love.

Alison Post — Parrish (1961)

Alison is Sala's daughter and the young woman Parrish meets through Ellen's work as her chaperone. Parrish and Alison fall in love, but their relationship becomes strained when he delays moving in and later rejects her invitation. She responds by dating Wiley and eventually marries him.

Rita — The Sidehackers (1969)

Rommel's loving fiancée and cabin mate. She attends a tense dinner party at the cabin but is later brutally raped and murdered by J.C.'s gang while Rommel is unconscious. Her death serves as the primary catalyst for Rommel's deadly quest for vengeance.

Jenny — Legend of the Wild (1981)

A compassionate woman who assists Grizzly in the wilderness and serves as a key emotional anchor.

Christine Storm — Ice Palace (1960)

The daughter of Grace and Christopher, born after her parents set out by dog sled for Baranof. Christopher is killed by a bear during the journey, and Grace dies after giving birth. Christine grows up between the homes of her grandfathers, Zeb Kennedy and Thor Storm, and is later drawn into a proposed political marriage to Bay Husack.

Annie — Thunder Alley (1967)

Tommy Callahan's gold-digging ex-girlfriend. She schemes to steal the talented Eddie Sands away from Francie and the Thrill Circus.

Tiffany Richards — Mary, Mary (1963)

Bob's young fiancée, Tiffany is accustomed to a wealthy lifestyle, which worries Bob because his publishing business may not support it. She meets Mary and suspects that Bob and Mary still have feelings for each other. Though initially willing to marry him, she ends their engagement when she recognizes that Bob is not in love with her.

Margo — The Karate Killers (1967)

Step-daughter of Dr. True, captive of Count De Fanzini.

Jenny — Once Upon a Starry Night (1978)

Young girl from the frontier who forms a bond with Adams during her journey.

Career Overview

Diane McBain has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Grizzly Adams Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Claudelle Inglish, The Unbeatable Bruce Lee, The Sidehackers. 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
48
Birth Date
1941-05-18
Birth Place
Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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