Diane Ayala Goldner

Diane Ayala Goldner

69 · Born: Sep 1, 1956

Personal Details

BornSep 1, 1956 Los Angeles County, California, USA

Biography

Diane Ayala Goldner, a multifaceted individual with a rich background in the entertainment industry, is an accomplished actor and dancer. Born and raised in East Los Angeles, she was deeply influenced by the punk rock scene in New York's Lower East Side during the 1980s.

Throughout her career, Diane has had the opportunity to perform in numerous avant-garde theatrical productions, including Ingmar Bergman's "The Day Ends Early", which she showcased at Bergman-Fest in Sweden. This experience not only honed her acting skills but also allowed her to connect with like-minded artists.

In addition to her work in film and theater, Diane is well-known for her appearances in popular television shows and movies. She has made notable appearances in "Project Greenlight 3", as well as the cult classic "Feast" series, where she played the iconic role of the Biker Queen.

Diane's impressive credits also include "The Collector", "Halloween II", "Children of the Corn: Runaway", and "The Shield". Furthermore, she has been a part of the multilingual queer+ television series "Miguel", showcasing her versatility as a performer.

Beyond her work in the entertainment industry, Diane has dedicated herself to empowering others through her role as the producer of Clu Gulager's Film Acting Workshop. This unique workshop has been instrumental in helping aspiring actors develop their craft and has had a profound impact on those who have participated.

In addition to her extensive training in acting, Diane has also honed her skills in various physical modalities, including Tai Chi, Modern Dance, Belly dancing, Yoga, and Massage. This well-rounded approach to her craft has allowed her to bring a unique perspective to her performances and has made her a sought-after talent in the industry.

Career

2024
Plea
Plea as Mary (voice)
2022
The Free Fall
The Free Fall as Veiled Woman
2020
Incident at Guilt Ridge
Incident at Guilt Ridge as Madame LeFarge
2019
Portraits
Portraits as Diane
Bad Apples
Bad Apples as Mrs. Dekker
2015
Whispers
Whispers as Dr. Chandler
2014
Shhhh
Shhhh as Katherine Holden
2013
Hatchet III
Hatchet III as Elbert
2011
The Candidate
The Candidate as Woman in Elevator
2010
Ashes
Ashes as Homeless Woman
2009
The Collector
The Collector as Gena Wharton
Halloween II
Halloween II as Jane Salvador
2008
Pulse 3
Pulse 3 as Sarah Wilkie
Pulse 2: Afterlife
Pulse 2: Afterlife as Mrs. Sorenstram
2006
Satanic
Satanic as Jackie
2005
Feast
Feast as Harley Mom
1998
Honeymoon
Honeymoon as Laura