Yes, that Dyan Cannon. The former Mrs. Cary Grant garnered an entire generation of new fans when she appeared on Donna Summer's "State Of Independence." Twice nominated for an Academy Award, she credits God for helping her overcome marijuana addiction and now devotes much of her time to her Ministry, God's Party with Dyan Cannon, which combines elements of Judaism and Christianity. In her spare time, she is a devoted fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and a sought-after talk show guest.
Attended and graduated from West Seattle High School in Seattle, Washington.
Attended the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, but did not graduate.
Miss West Seattle of 1955.
"Discovered" while having lunch on the Sunset Strip.
Got her stage name from producer Jerry Wald who said he kept seeing something explosive in her.
Her commitment to Christianity has led her to hold twice-monthly revival-style Bible study meetings on the CBS studio lot.
In the early 1970s, Paramount had plans that were unrealized to remake Double Indemnity with Cannon in the Barbara Stanwyck role. Ultimately, the project was downgraded to a television movie and when Cannon was not available, Samantha Eggar was hired for the role.
Wanted a nose job early in her career, but a doctor told her she had a beautiful nose and was not going to do anything to it. She then decided not to get the nose job.
Ex-mother-in-law of Randy Zisk.
Cary Grant first saw her on a television series in 1961, when she was already a 24-year-old television veteran. They started living together in 1963.
Recently came in fourth (behind Sophia Loren , Ann-Margret and Raquel Welch ) in the "Sexiest Older Actress" category held by the website Third Age.
Was extremely nervous about doing the famous bedroom scene in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice . She claimed all four participants were a wreck. Elliott Gould busily stuffed food in his mouth; Robert Culp talked a mile a minute and Natalie Wood would not even come out of her trailer at first.
Second husband, Stanley Fimberg was a real estate mogul who executive produced her movie The End of Innocence .
Considered the second-most-famous Laker fan behind Jack Nicholson.
Mother of Jennifer Grant.
She was reluctant to drop acid with regular user Cary Grant , her husband at the time, who believed it had psychological value, but he compelled her to do it twice, and she got violently sick each time.
Her high school nickname was "Frosty".
Born at 9:34 AM (EST).
Learned how to drive a 13-gear 30-ton semi-trailer diesel truck for the comedy-drama film Coast to Coast .
She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6608 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on June 22, 1983.
Grandchildren, Cary and Davian.
Always seen courtside at Los Angeles Lakers home basketball games.
Her father, Benjamin Friesen, was born in Canada, to ethnic German parents from Russia. Her mother, Claire (ne Portnoy), was a Russian Jewish immigrant. They raised Dyan in the Christian faith. Claire died in 1993, and Benjamin died in 2007.
Older sister of jazz bassist David Friesen.
Roles she was in serious consideration for included Bobbie in Carnal Knowledge and Carol McCoy in The Getaway .
Had relationships with Armand Assante and music manager Ron Weisner.
Vince Cannon was the personal manager of entertainer Dyan Cannon for thirteen years.
Friend of Raquel Welch.
