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Diana Bellamy

Diana Bellamy

Actor · Died June 17, 2001, aged 57 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Plump and personable character actress Diana Bellamy was born on September 19, 1943 in Los Angeles. She graduated with a master's degree in Fine Arts from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in 1970. Diana Alice Bellamy began her acting career in puppet theater in her native Los Angeles. On the big screen, she had such memorable small roles as a sassy whorehouse madam in Outrageous Fortune (1987), a sharp-tongued secretary in Outbreak (1995), and a sarcastic White House switchboard operator in Air Force One (1997). On television, Bellamy played Mrs. Pennington in The Nest (1987) and Grace Woods in Spellbinder (1988), and had recurring parts as Maggie Poole on 13 East (1989) and as Mrs. Cha-Cha Rimba Starkey on Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad (1994). Among the many series on which she made one-off appearances were "Married with Children", "Melrose Place", "Nash Bridges", "Wings", "Murphy Brown", "Baywatch", "Quantom Leap", "Alien Nation", "Family Ties", "Newhart", "Hunter", "The Fall Guy", "Hill Street Blues", and "T.J. Hooker". Outside of her film and television credits, Bellamy did a substantial amount of stage acting: She did three seasons with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland and also acted in stage productions of "Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You" (as the title character), "The House of Blue Leaves", and "The Skin of Our Teeth". Despite suffering from cancer, diabetes, and blindness in the last five years of her life, she continued to act. Her last roles included the blind Principal Cecelia Hall on Popular (1999) and the crippled Mrs. Nichols onstage in "The Ladies of the Corridor". Bellamy died on June 17, 2001 at age 57 at her home in Valley Village, California.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
September 19, 1943
Died
June 17, 2001 (aged 57)
From
Los Angeles, California, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
42 on MovieCove · 71 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 35% in 30 days

What are Diana Bellamy's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
33%
Self
18%
Morality
17%
Bonds
12%
Ideas
9%
Society
6%
Power
4%
Survival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 3 · Intense 5

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Dread
4
Melancholic
3
Bittersweet
1
Absurd
1
Other
5

How their films linger

Unsettling6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Diana Bellamy's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 29 of their 42 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (16).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Diana Bellamy's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

71 credits, 42 with a MovieCove page.

  • Parisian Hustle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Karine

  • Popular (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 11 episodes · as Principal Cecilia Hall

  • Over the Top (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Principal Blankman

  • The Visitor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Mother

  • Air Force One(1997)

    as Switchboard Operator

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Desert's Edge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Ghosts of Mississippi(1996)

    as Barbara Holder

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Nash Bridges(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Diabolique(1996)

    as Ms. Vawze

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Outbreak(1995)

    as Mrs. Pananides

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 53 episodes · as Mrs. Starkey

  • Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight(1994)

    as Mrs. Atkinson

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Birdland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Drexel

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Malice(1993)

    as Ms. Worthington

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Renegade(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Nurse

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • California Dreams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Miss Hess

  • Melrose Place(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Sister Anne

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • Passed Away(1992)

    as BJ

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Critters 3(1991)

    as Rosalie

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Home Improvement(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Myrtle (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Herman's Head (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Peebles

  • Wings(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Mother (voice)

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Blown Away (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Apartment Manager

  • The Final Days(1989)

    as Rose Mary Woods

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Doogie Howser, M.D.(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Alice Sherman

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Alien Nation(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Betsy Ross

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • 13 East (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 16 episodes · Actor

  • Seinfeld(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Ricardi

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Baywatch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Quantum Leap(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Sherilyn Stanton

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Shootdown(1988)

    as Lillian

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Murphy's Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Winnie(1988)

    as Nurse

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Spellbinder(1988)

    as Grace Woods

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Nest(1987)

    as Mrs. Pennington

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Necessity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Apartment manager

  • Astronomy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Arlene

  • Under Cover (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Lynette Destens

  • Born in East L.A.(1987)

    as Harry's Wife

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • The Price of Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Maid to Order(1987)

    as Woman in Unemployment Office

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Married... with Children(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Customer #1 · as Kathleen Morgan · as Nancy · as Shirley

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Blind Date(1987)

    as Maid

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Stripped to Kill(1987)

    as Shirl

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Outrageous Fortune(1987)

    as Madam

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Three on a Match(1987)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Condor(1985)

    as Opera Singer

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Crossroads(1986)

    as Hospital Supervisor

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Matlock(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Edna · as Molly Parnell

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Odd Jobs(1986)

    as Woman in Restaurant

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • My Chauffeur(1986)

    as Blue Lady

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Free Ride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Woman Guard

  • Hollywood Erotic Film Festival (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Matron Woman

  • Tall Tales & Legends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Van Tassel

  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Mrs. Van Tassel

  • 227(1985)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment(1985)

    as Nurse

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Crazy like a Fox (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Littlefield

  • Murder, She Wrote(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Head Guard · as Paige Kindle

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Finder of Lost Loves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Concessionaire

  • Hunter(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Waterworks Receptionist

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • The Skin of Our Teeth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Miss E. Muse / Ivy

  • Newhart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Matt Houston (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Family Ties(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Eileen Davidson

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • T.J. Hooker(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Mauler

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • American Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Miss E. Muse / Ivy · as Mother (segment 'The Price of Life') / Arlene (segment 'Astronomy')

  • Simon & Simon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Hill Street Blues(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Dynasty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 70 titles from 1981 to 2023; peak year 1987.

Biggest box office

Diabolique (1996)

$17M worldwide

Highest rated

Spellbinder (1988)

Midcredits 37th

Most popular right now

Critters 3 (1991)

Film career

19812023

Peak 1987 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting70 of 70: 70 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score43rd

By decade

1980s46 · acting1990s23 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 14th · top billed in 0% of 13 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Diana Bellamy's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 36th percentile, the median of all 24; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 28th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

23rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 42 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th11
  • 25th to 49th17
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

20 of their 42 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Crowd Pleaser16
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed20

Most divisive · actor

Three on a Match (1987)

66th percentile spread · 29% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Crossroads (1986)

Midcredits 86th · 75% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 36. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Diana Bellamy's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 49 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Diana Bellamy work with?

People who share at least 2 of Diana Bellamy's MovieCove titles; Roger Corman shares the most, 2.