Diane McBain - Actor Profile

Diane McBain

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
27Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 18, 1941
Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

About Diane McBain

Diane J. McBain (May 18, 1941 – December 21, 2022) was an American actress who, as a Warner Brothers contract player, reached a brief peak of popularity during the early 1960s. She was best known for playing an adventurous socialite in the 1960–1962 television series Surfside 6 and as one of Elvis Presley's leading ladies in 1966's Spinout. Description above from the Wikipedia article Diane McBain, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.  

Diane McBain Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Diane McBain reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Diane McBain's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 11% of Diane McBain's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Once Upon a Starry Night, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Diane McBain Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Diane McBain's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Diane McBain has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 The Unbeatable Bruce Lee - Super Hit Similar →
2000 The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy Josephine Average Similar →
1999 Invisible Mom II Mrs. Chandler Flop Similar →
1994 Puppet Master 5 Attorney Flop Similar →
1984 The Red Fury Mrs. French Average Similar →
1981 Legend of the Wild Jenny Average Similar →
1978 Once Upon a Starry Night Jenny Super Hit Similar →
1978 Donner Pass: The Road to Survival Margaret Reed Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Deathhead Virgin Janice Cutter Flop Similar →
1974 Tight as a Drum Laura Stone Flop Similar →
1973 Wicked, Wicked Dolores Hamilton Flop Similar →
1971 The Wild Season Celia 'Doc' Drew Average Similar →
1970 The Delta Factor Lisa Gordot Flop Similar →
1969 The Sidehackers Rita Flop Similar →
1968 I Sailed to Tahiti with an All Girl Crew Liz Clark Flop Similar →
1968 The Mini-Skirt Mob Shayne Flop Similar →
1968 Maryjane Elli Holden Flop Similar →
1967 The Karate Killers Margo Flop Similar →
1967 Thunder Alley Annie Average Similar →
1966 Spinout Diana St. Clair Average Similar →
1964 A Distant Trumpet Laura Frelief Average Similar →
1963 Mary, Mary Tiffany Richards Flop Similar →
1963 The Caretakers Alison Horne Average Similar →
1962 Black Gold Ann Evans Flop Similar →
1961 Claudelle Inglish Claudelle Inglish Flop Similar →
1961 Parrish Alison Post Flop Similar →
1960 Ice Palace Christine Storm Average Similar →

Diane McBain - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Diane McBain?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Diane McBain is "Once Upon a Starry Night" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Diane McBain acted in?

Diane McBain has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Diane McBain?

Other notable films include "Donner Pass: The Road to Survival", "The Unbeatable Bruce Lee", and "The Caretakers".

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