Diane Clare

[JohnMBreslin]

Who remembers actress DIANE CLARE born 1938 ??

She had the leading part in the hammer horror movie

"Plague of the Zombies"(1966).......

What happened to hear ??

Where is she now ????

[Last of the Osirians]

I don't have any up-to-date information regarding Diane Clare but know that she appeared in 'The Haunting' and 'The Wrong Box' during the same period as 'Plague'.

[Mr Cosmo]

I too would like to know where she is, what she is up to and any plans she may have.

I fell in love with her when I saw her in PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES. She seemed so sexy and unlike so many actresses, managed to look sexy while dressed from head to toe with nothing on show.

I also remember her in WITCHCRAFT and in ICE COLD IN ALEX although I saw both of those after Plague

[Rainman]

She also played the school teacher in "Whistle Down the Wind". There was a very moving scene where a child asked her what we should do if Jesus came back.

"Praise Him" came the reply. Magic stuff from an innocent era.

[dougalmac6470]

I was fortunate to contact her via Equity back in 1992 !! Since 1963's THE HAUNTING is my all-time favourite film ( Ok , so it's NOT really a British film.....though " technically " it is !! ), and I have been spending the best part of thirty years tracing cast and crew for recollections ( either on record, or where the actual person is still alive courtesy of letters, autographs, photos, etc. ); I was gob-smacked when she wrote me a letter dated August 17, 1992. She mentioned a move of house so she was unable to supply a photo, but I got her autograph and a hand written letter; she gave up acting in the late 1960s to bring up her two children. I thought her portrayal as the teacher in Whistle Down the Wind was very good; quite similar to that of Carrie Fredericks in The Haunting. Her role in Hammer's Plague of the Zombies ( 1965 ) was dull and wooden, alas. I would assume she is a grandmother enjoying her retirement, since she will now be 70 ! Hope this helps.....

[marmal]

Diane Clare was a very talented actress. She made bit parts memorable and stole the Show. 'The Haunting', 'Whistle Down The Wind' and 'Go To Blazes' are three fine examples of this - and also of her talent for accents. In the Great British classic 'The Haunting' 1963 (my favourite film of all time - I canvassed heavily to get this out on Video and DVD) she plays an American, Carrie Fredericks, and speaks with a convincing accent. In 'Go To Blazes' Welsh, and in Whistle Down The Wind - English! It is a great pity she retired from acting, but thankfully she left us a great legacy on film. I have attempted to highlight her work in various Reviews I have done of her films. I do hope she sees these Posts to know just how much her work was appreciated by us, and it may just bring her out of retirement - what a joy that would be!