Dena Dietrich

Acting

Dena Dietrich

Born December 4, 1928 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Died November 21, 2020 · aged 91

No biography available.

Known For

Fielder's ChoiceFielder's Choice · 2005
Fielder's Choice
5.02005
MovieDramaTV Movie
Phillip Fielder is a man who is struggling to rise up in his competitive career. Then his sister passes away leaving him custody of her 8 year old autistic son. Soon Fielder learns responsibilities of being a father.
Love or MoneyLove or Money · 1990
Love or Money
5.01990
MovieComedyRomance
A lucrative real estate deal, or romance with the boss' daughter--that's the dilemma facing a yuppie in this comedy.
History of the World: Part IHistory of the World: Part I · 1981
History of the World: Part I
6.81981
MovieComedy
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
The Magic StatueThe Magic Statue · 1982
The Magic Statue
1982
MovieComedy
A young woman's wish that she be able to exchange places with her husband is granted.
Disorganized CrimeDisorganized Crime · 1989
Disorganized Crime
5.51989
MovieActionComedy
Lou Diamond Phillips and Fred Gwynne team up with a gang of professional criminals who have everything it takes to rob a bank. The only things they do have going for them are a cop and his partner, who are dumber than they are! By the time the gang hits the bank vault, it's a safe bet there's going to be organized insanity and disorganized crime!
The Sky is FallingThe Sky is Falling · 2001
The Sky is Falling
8.32001
MovieComedyDrama
A young woman, struggling to become a novelist, has her life go into a tailspin. Her first novel is rejected, her non-committal boy friend decides to take a powder, her best friend moves to Mexico for an acting job, and her mother announces that her long presumed dead father is actually a hippie photographer who has come to town to meet her. Sinking into a depression at being a total failure at 28, she starts fantasizing about suicide. In her depths of despair she meets various eccentric characters including a chain-smoking Santa Claus and an obnoxious literary agent. But her belief in herself is only restored when she meets a patient in a hospital where she does volunteer work.
Sister's KeeperSister's Keeper · 2007
Sister's Keeper
4.32007
MovieActionDrama
Military-trained hitman, Jacob Tate (Kent Faulcon), has been sent by his handler (Eric Roberts) to a small Southern town with orders to eliminate a beautiful English teacher, Diane Shaw (Denise Boutte). When Diane mistakes Jacob for her long-lost brother, he uses the guise to find the perfect moment to kill her, but soon finds himself drawn into her frank and colorful family. Now this professional assassin is left to choose between executing what should be an easy murder-for-hire and trying to solve the mystery of who would want the innocent Diane dead.
Getting MarriedGetting Married · 1978
Getting Married
6.01978
MovieComedyRomance
A man falls madly in love with a pretty newscaster and goes all out to win her heart and her hand in marriage before she weds another man.

Movies

Fielder's ChoiceFielder's Choice · 2005
Fielder's Choice
5.02005
MovieDramaTV Movie
Phillip Fielder is a man who is struggling to rise up in his competitive career. Then his sister passes away leaving him custody of her 8 year old autistic son. Soon Fielder learns responsibilities of being a father.
Love or MoneyLove or Money · 1990
Love or Money
5.01990
MovieComedyRomance
A lucrative real estate deal, or romance with the boss' daughter--that's the dilemma facing a yuppie in this comedy.
History of the World: Part IHistory of the World: Part I · 1981
History of the World: Part I
6.81981
MovieComedy
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
The Magic StatueThe Magic Statue · 1982
The Magic Statue
1982
MovieComedy
A young woman's wish that she be able to exchange places with her husband is granted.
Disorganized CrimeDisorganized Crime · 1989
Disorganized Crime
5.51989
MovieActionComedy
Lou Diamond Phillips and Fred Gwynne team up with a gang of professional criminals who have everything it takes to rob a bank. The only things they do have going for them are a cop and his partner, who are dumber than they are! By the time the gang hits the bank vault, it's a safe bet there's going to be organized insanity and disorganized crime!
The Sky is FallingThe Sky is Falling · 2001
The Sky is Falling
8.32001
MovieComedyDrama
A young woman, struggling to become a novelist, has her life go into a tailspin. Her first novel is rejected, her non-committal boy friend decides to take a powder, her best friend moves to Mexico for an acting job, and her mother announces that her long presumed dead father is actually a hippie photographer who has come to town to meet her. Sinking into a depression at being a total failure at 28, she starts fantasizing about suicide. In her depths of despair she meets various eccentric characters including a chain-smoking Santa Claus and an obnoxious literary agent. But her belief in herself is only restored when she meets a patient in a hospital where she does volunteer work.
Sister's KeeperSister's Keeper · 2007
Sister's Keeper
4.32007
MovieActionDrama
Military-trained hitman, Jacob Tate (Kent Faulcon), has been sent by his handler (Eric Roberts) to a small Southern town with orders to eliminate a beautiful English teacher, Diane Shaw (Denise Boutte). When Diane mistakes Jacob for her long-lost brother, he uses the guise to find the perfect moment to kill her, but soon finds himself drawn into her frank and colorful family. Now this professional assassin is left to choose between executing what should be an easy murder-for-hire and trying to solve the mystery of who would want the innocent Diane dead.
Getting MarriedGetting Married · 1978
Getting Married
6.01978
MovieComedyRomance
A man falls madly in love with a pretty newscaster and goes all out to win her heart and her hand in marriage before she weds another man.
The Wild PartyThe Wild Party · 1975
The Wild Party
4.91975
MovieComedyDrama
An aging silent movie comic star throws a lavish party to try and save his failing career.
The Strange and Deadly OccurrenceThe Strange and Deadly Occurrence · 1974
The Strange and Deadly Occurrence
5.91974
MovieHorrorTV Movie
A family moves into a new home in an isolated area, and soon realizes that someone--or something--doesn't want them there.
The North Avenue IrregularsThe North Avenue Irregulars · 1979
The North Avenue Irregulars
6.51979
MovieFamilyAction
When crooks set up operations in a traditional town, a minister and a group of church ladies are willing to do anything, no matter how wacky, to get them out.
Baby Comes HomeBaby Comes Home · 1980
Baby Comes Home
1980
MovieComedyDrama
In this sequel to "And Baby Makes Six," a middle-aged couple deals with familial upheaval after giving birth to an unplanned fourth baby --- 17 years after their last child.
The Crazy World of Julius VrooderThe Crazy World of Julius Vrooder · 1974
The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder
5.61974
MovieDramaComedy
After returning home from the war, Vietnam veteran Julius Vrooder resides in a veteran's hospital, where he has been vaguely diagnosed as "psychiatrically impaired." Taking the news with an air of initially lighthearted defiance, Vrooder escapes and sets up camp under a highway, where he builds a paranoia-driven booby-trapped bunker for himself. Falling in love with not-so-bright nurse Zanni, Vrooder soon plans to elope with her to a remote Canadian outpost.
Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the WorldMaking History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World · 2009
Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World
2009
MovieDocumentary
Documentary on the making of Mel Brooks' classic comedy "History of the World, Part 1."
On the Air Live with Captain MidnightOn the Air Live with Captain Midnight · 1979
On the Air Live with Captain Midnight
9.01979
MovieComedy
A suburban teen starts a pirate radio station in the back of his van and becomes a cult hero.

TV Shows

King of the HillKing of the Hill · 1997
King of the Hill
7.41997
SeriesAnimationComedy
Set in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident substitute Spanish teacher wife Peggy, wannabe comedian son Bobby, and naive niece Luanne. Hank has conservative views about God, family, and country, but his values and ethics are often challenged by the situations he, his family, and his beer-drinking neighbors/buddies find themselves in.
Emergency!Emergency! · 1972
Emergency!
7.91972
SeriesDrama
The crew of Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 51, particularly the paramedic team, and Rampart Hospital respond to emergencies in their operating area.
The Love BoatThe Love Boat · 1977
The Love Boat
6.31977
SeriesDramaComedy
Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation aboard the "Love Boat", where Gopher, Dr. Bricker, Isaac, Julie, and Captain Stubing try their best to please them, and sometimes help them fall in love. Things are not always so easy, but in the end, love wins.
Mad About YouMad About You · 1992
Mad About You
6.71992
SeriesComedy
Young, urban newlyweds Paul and Jamie Buchman try to sustain their marital bliss while sidestepping the hurdles of love in the '90s.
Murphy BrownMurphy Brown · 1988
Murphy Brown
6.41988
SeriesComedy
Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) is a recovering alcoholic who returns to the fictional newsmagazine FYI for the first time following a stay at the Betty Ford Clinic residential treatment center. Over 40 and single, she is sharp tongued and hard as nails. In her profession, she is considered one of the boys, having shattered many glass ceilings encountered during her career. Dominating the FYI news magazine, she is portrayed as one of America's hardest-hitting (though not the warmest or more sympathetic) media personalities.
The Golden GirlsThe Golden Girls · 1985
The Golden Girls
7.61985
SeriesComedy
Four Southern Florida seniors share a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. Bright, promiscuous, clueless and hilarious, these lovely, mismatched ladies form the perfect circle of friends.
Empty NestEmpty Nest · 1988
Empty Nest
5.91988
SeriesFamilyComedy
Widowed pediatrician Harry Weston is a miracle worker when it comes to dealing with his young patients, but he's more challenged by the other people surrounding him: daughters Barbara and Carol; his wisecracking office assistant, nurse LaVerne Todd; and obnoxious neighborhood mooch Charley Dietz. Thank goodness he always finds a friendly shoulder (and a warm, wet tongue) in Dreyfuss, his enormous dog.
Boy Meets WorldBoy Meets World · 1993
Boy Meets World
8.31993
SeriesDramaComedy
The coming of age events and everyday life-lessons of Cory Matthews, a Philadelphian who grows up from a young boy to a married man.
thirtysomethingthirtysomething · 1987
thirtysomething
6.31987
SeriesDrama
Thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. It was created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick for MGM/UA Television Group and The Bedford Falls Company, and aired on ABC. It premiered in the U.S. on September 29, 1987. It lasted four seasons, with the last of its 85 episodes airing on May 28, 1991. The title of the show was designed as thirtysomething by Kathie Broyles, who combined the words of the original title, Thirty Something. In 1997, "The Go Between" and "Samurai Ad Man" were ranked #22 on TV Guide′s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. In 2002, Thirtysomething was ranked #19 on TV Guide′s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, and in 2013 TV Guide ranked it #10 in its list of The 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time.
The Mod SquadThe Mod Squad · 1968
The Mod Squad
6.11968
SeriesDrama
The Mod Squad was the enormously successful groundbreaking "hippie" undercover cop show that ran on ABC from September 24, 1968, until August 23, 1973. It starred Michael Cole as Pete Cochren, Peggy Lipton as Julie Barnes, Clarence Williams III as Linc Hayes, and Tige Andrews as Captain Adam Greer. The executive producers of the series were Aaron Spelling and Danny Thomas. The iconic counter-culture police series earned six Emmy nominations, four Golden Globe nominations plus one win for Peggy Lipton, one Directors Guild of America award, and four Logies. In 1997 the episode "Mother of Sorrow" was ranked #95 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.
Dinah!Dinah! · 1974
Dinah!
7.01974
Series
Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home oriented show about cooking, crafts and occasionally music. This format lasted until May of 1974. When the show came back in October of 1974 the format had changed drastically to a variety talk show which was called Dinah. and went on until 1981. This show was also known as "Dinah and Friends" during the summer of 1976.
Trapper John, M.D.Trapper John, M.D. · 1979
Trapper John, M.D.
6.61979
SeriesDrama
Trapper John, M.D. is an American television medical drama and spin-off of the film MASH, concerning a lovable doctor who became a mentor and father figure in San Francisco, California. The show ran on CBS from September 23, 1979, to September 4, 1986.
Life Goes OnLife Goes On · 1989
Life Goes On
6.61989
SeriesDramaFamily
Life Goes On is a television series that aired on ABC from September 12, 1989, to May 23, 1993. The show centers on the Thatcher family living in suburban Chicago: Drew, his wife Elizabeth, and their children Paige, Rebecca, and Charles, who is known as Corky. Life Goes On was the first television series to have a major character with Down syndrome.
BlossomBlossom · 1990
Blossom
6.21990
SeriesDramaComedy
Blossom Russo is a highly intelligent and spunky teenager. The youngest of three, she lives with her divorced musician father, Nick, eldest brother and recovering substance abuser Anthony, and decidedly not-so-bright middle brother Joey. Along for the ride is Blossom's ditzy best friend, Six, who sometimes shows flashes of great perception.
Baywatch NightsBaywatch Nights · 1995
Baywatch Nights
6.31995
SeriesDramaCrime
Baywatch Nights is an American police and science fiction drama series that aired in syndication from 1995 to 1997. Created by Douglas Schwartz, David Hasselhoff, and Gregory J. Bonann, the series is a spin-off from the popular television series, Baywatch.
Hearts AfireHearts Afire · 1992
Hearts Afire
7.81992
SeriesComedy
Frustrations and sparks fly in Washington, D.C. when a strict conservative hires a free spirited journalist as his boss's press secretary. Their mismatched political views lead to arguments... and attraction.
Harry and the HendersonsHarry and the Hendersons · 1991
Harry and the Hendersons
5.91991
SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
The Hendersons, an upwardly mobile Seattle family, bring home what they believe to be a dead Bigfoot. But he has only been wounded by a hunter, and the Hendersons offer the creature who they come to call Harry a temporary home until a recovers his health.
The Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsThe Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts · 1973
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
5.41973
SeriesComedy
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts is a NBC television special show hosted by entertainer Dean Martin from 1974 to 1984. For a series of 54 specials and shows, Martin would periodically "roast" a celebrity. These roasts were patterned after the roasts held at the New York Friars' Club in New York City. The format would have the celebrity guest seated at a banquet table, and one by one the guest of honor was affectionately chided or insulted about his career by his fellow celebrity friends. In 1973, The Dean Martin Show was declining in popularity. The final season of his variety show would be retooled into one of celebrity roasts, requiring less of Martin's involvement. For the 1973–1974 season, a new feature called “Man of the Week Celebrity Roast" was added to try to pick up the ratings. The roasts seemed to be popular among television audiences and are often marketed in post-issues as part of the official Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts and not The Dean Martin Show. After The Dean Martin Show was cancelled in 1974, NBC drew up a contract with Martin to do several specials and do more roast specials. Starting with Bob Hope in 1974, the roast was taped in California and turned out to be a hit, leading to many other roasts to follow.
Get a LifeGet a Life · 1990
Get a Life
7.31990
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyComedy
Surreal, twisted and hilariously funny, Get a Life is the ultimate anti-sitcom. Chris Peterson is a 30-year-old paperboy who still lives with his parents and who seems to have an ever decreasing grip on reality.
Gravedale HighGravedale High · 1990
Gravedale High
7.01990
SeriesComedyAnimation
Human teacher Max Schneider has unwittingly taken a job at Gravedale High, a school for monsters, near the city of Midtown. Schneider, the only human in the school, presides over a group of ghoulish teenagers that are latest-generation versions of classic movie monsters. Most of Schneider's students are either disruptive, uninterested, and/or unduly self-preoccupied in school, and the class is generally considered disreputable if not uncontrollable (not unlike "the Sweathogs" in Welcome Back, Kotter), the implication being Schneider was hired to teach the class because no monster teacher would take the job.
Square PegsSquare Pegs · 1982
Square Pegs
7.61982
SeriesComedy
Two awkward freshmen desperate to fit try to adjust to life at Weemawee High School.
The RopersThe Ropers · 1979
The Ropers
6.11979
SeriesComedy
A spin-off of Three's Company and based on the British sitcom George and Mildred, the series focuses on middle-aged couple Stanley and Helen Roper, who were landlords to Jack, Janet, and Chrissy on Three's Company.
Adam's RibAdam's Rib · 1973
Adam's Rib
7.51973
SeriesComedy
Adam's Rib is an American situation comedy broadcast on ABC-TV from September 14 to December 28, 1973. It was produced by MGM Television and had 13 episodes. The series was a TV adaptation of the 1949 motion picture of the same name.
PhillyPhilly · 2001
Philly
7.32001
SeriesDrama
Philly is an American television series created by Steven Bochco that focused on criminal defense attorney Kathleen Maguire. It lasted a full season and was canceled due to low ratings. The final episode was advertised heavily as the series finale, a move not commonly used in network promotion, for a series lasting only one season. The complete series is not on DVD, but is viewable on Netflix in HD and 5.1 Surround Sound. The series briefly aired in syndication on Universal HD in 2008.