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Diane Robin

Diane Robin

Actor, also producer and writer · Born July 23, 1966 (60) · Los Angeles, California, USA

Diane Robin (born 23 July 1966) is an Aerican actress. Although often cast as a New Yorker, Diane Robin was born in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles. Her training began in high school, with a scholarship to the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute, and she was the youngest person to have been accepted into the adult program.Diane got a manager who convinced her to sneak on to the Universal lot, and personally hand deliver her picture and resumé to a casting director. She did ,but was then thrown off the lot by a security guard. Telling the story of the fiasco to a complete stranger ,he replied "I'm an agent and don't have anyone like you." She signed with him the next day, and has gone on to appear in over 120 television and film productions. Diane has worked with Academy Award-winning actors including Holly Hunter, Robin Williams, and Jeff Bridges. Some of the legendary directors with whom she has worked include, Terry Gilliam , Peter Hyams,Chris Columbus , and Paul Verhoeven in Robocop, as Chandra in the infamous "bitches Leave " scene. She has guest starred on numerous TV shows including NCIS, Desperate Housewives, and MacGyver. She's also costarred in many Hallmark and Lifetime movies such as McBride, Mystery Woman and Annie's Point. She can be seen in Authors Anonymous with Kaley Cuoco, House of Deadly Secrets with Patty McCormack, and Lifetimes You Can't Take My Daughter with Lyndsy Fonseca. In the Indie Award-winning comedy Dating Daisy she plays one of her favorite roles, the pushy endearing mother Eleanor .She is very excited about her acclaimed comedy web series Strange Therapy, in which she stars , and wrote , on Amazon Prime. She recently completed costarring in the thriller Deadly Reunion, and has just been cast as of of the leads in The Sweepers. Always happy on a set, Diane got a license plate so there would be no ambiguity about who she is and what she loves to do. It simply reads CAST ME.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 23, 1966 (60)
From
Los Angeles, California, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer and writer
Titles
52 on MovieCove · 73 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 63 days to Oct 26Down 29% in 30 days

What are Diane Robin's films like?

Across their 20 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Drama8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 50th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 31st percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Thriller5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 16th percentile
: browse their Thriller movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
41%
Self
17%
Morality
15%
Survival
13%
Society
7%
Power
4%
Ideas
3%
Romantic love7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds9 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeObsession3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 20 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 11 · Serious 3 · Dark 6

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 17 · 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 11 · Charged 6 · Intense 3

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

Steady 15 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 11 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 0

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

Slow burn 10 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 14 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 18 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Threshold guardian: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Threshold guardian
2 of 3
Mentor
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Dread
8
Warm
6
Hopeful
7
Romantic
3
Other
13

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy10
  • Bittersweet5
  • 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 Diane Robin's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 35 of their 52 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (21).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Diane Robin'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

73 credits, 52 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • A Neighbor to Die For(2026)

    as Emma

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Home Makeover Nightmare(2026)

    as Claire Quirk

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Wrong Obsession (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Dr. S. Madden

  • A Nanny to Die For(2024)

    as Dani

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Down Below(2024)

    as Ghost Mother's Voice

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Fatal Fixer Upper(2024)

    as Doctor Shaw

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • As Luck Would Have It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Bursack

  • Murder Syndicate(2023)

    Co-Producer · as Isa

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • This Time(2023)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Just One Kiss(2022)

    Teleplay · Writer

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Sins in the Suburbs(2022)

    as Janet Stewart

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Deadly Due Date (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Alice O'Donnell

  • Free Lunch Express (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Dorothy

  • Deadly Mile High Club(2020)

    as Margaret

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • You Can't Take My Daughter(2020)

    as Lawyer

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • A Kiss on Candy Cane Lane(2019)

    as Flight Attendant

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Spiral (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Aunt Jane

  • House of Deadly Secrets(2018)

    as Helen

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Holiday Breakup(2016)

    as Elizabeth

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Dating Daisy(2016)

    as Eleanor

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Authors Anonymous(2014)

    as Lois Pepper

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Murder on the 13th Floor(2012)

    as Rhonda

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Wilfred(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Mother

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Big Time Rush(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Casting Director

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Grave Misconduct (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Miranda Darkling

  • A Line in the Sand(2008)

    as Karla

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Mystery Woman: In the Shadows(2007)

    as Mary Hofstedter

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Crazylove(2005)

    as Monica

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Annie's Point(2005)

    as Brenda Treger

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Desperate Housewives(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Ms. Freeman

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus(2004)

    as Woman Customer

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Jennifer

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Secret Lives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • Boys on the Run (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Ms. Coleman

  • Santa, Jr.(2002)

    as Pietra Nero

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Mary Christmas(2002)

    as Rita Jackson

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Nikki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Nurse

  • Malcolm in the Middle(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Heidi's Mom

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Table for One(1999)

    as Real Estate Agent

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Whatever It Takes(1998)

    as Connie

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Brimstone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Counselor

  • Oh Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Breast Men(1997)

    as Irate Woman

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • George & Leo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Relic(1997)

    as The Mayor's Wife

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Santa with Muscles(1996)

    as Dr. Watt

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Grace of My Heart(1996)

    as Waitress in Diner

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Sudden Death(1995)

    as Mrs. Baldwin

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Night of the Running Man(1995)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Goldilocks and the Three Bears(1995)

    as Stark

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • In the Flesh(1995)

    as Gloria

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Party of Five(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Zoe

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Rebel Highway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Defense Attorney

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

    as Terry

  • Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love(1994)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Burke's Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Marci

  • At Home with the Webbers(1993)

    as 1st Woman On Street

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Renegade(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as IRS agent Blecker

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • Crazy in Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Jean Snizort

  • The Fisher King(1991)

    as Receptionist

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • The Ren & Stimpy Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Vocals

  • Thanksgiving Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Mary Beth

  • The Family Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Heartbreak Hotel(1988)

    as Donna

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Retribution(1987)

    as Crash Victim

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • RoboCop(1987)

    as Chandra

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Adventures in Babysitting(1987)

    as Nurse

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Crossroads(1986)

    as Nurse

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • MacGyver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Louella

  • Head Office(1985)

    as Gross' Secretary

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Hunter(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Redhead

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Night Court(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Mandy Davis

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Angie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 12 episodes · as DiDi Malloy

Career shape

Star power in the 85th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 72 titles from 1979 to 2026; peak year 1996.

Biggest box office

The Relic (1997)

$34M worldwide

Highest rated

Just One Kiss (2022)

Midcredits 69th

Most popular right now

The Relic (1997)

Film career

19792026

Peak 1996 · 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 72: 69 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score38thWriting1 of 72: 1 only writing, 0 with another roleProducing1 of 72: 0 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 72: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s9 · acting1990s25 · 24 acting · 1 crew2000s15 · acting2010s8 · acting2020s14 · 13 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 16th · top billed in 0% of 11 roles
8595

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; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Diane Robin's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 32nd percentile, the median of all 43; across their 20 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 27th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Approval · how many liked their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Reach · how many have seen their films

37thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Midcredits score across 52 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th15
  • Below 25th19

Shape of the crowd

26 of their 52 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic8
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed26

Most divisive · actor

Down Below (2024)

93rd percentile spread · 73% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

RoboCop (1987)

Midcredits 95th · 83% liked

Reviewers score the acting 49/100 in their films, across 15 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 27. 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.

Who does Diane Robin work with?

People who share at least 2 of Diane Robin's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; David DeCoteau shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers