Diane Lane was born on January 22, 1965, in New York City, New York. Her mother, Colleen Farrington, was a nightclub singer and actress, and her father, Burton Eugene Lane, was a drama coach. She began her acting career at a young age, appearing in stage productions and making her film debut in George Roy Hill’s A Little Romance (1979) at the age of 13, alongside Laurence Olivier.
Lane transitioned into more mature roles in the 1980s, appearing in films such as Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains (1982), Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders (1983) and Rumble Fish (1983), and Streets of Fire (1984). She also starred in Coppola’s The Cotton Club (1984). While she received early attention, her career saw periods of both success and quieter roles before experiencing a significant resurgence in the early 2000s.
Lane’s career saw a significant boost with her performance in Adrian Lyne’s Unfaithful (2002), for which she received widespread critical acclaim. She earned nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.
Following Unfaithful, Lane continued to appear in prominent films, solidifying her status as a leading actress. Some of her notable roles include: