Actress Diane Franklin, known for her roles in 1980s comedies such as "Better Off Dead" and "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure," was recently seen on a rare outing with her husband, Ray DeLaurentis, in Los Angeles. Franklin, 64, and DeLaurentis, 67, were photographed walking together on a summer day.
Franklin, who gained widespread recognition during the 1980s, has a filmography that includes "The Last American Virgin" (1982), "Amityville II: The Possession" (1982), "Better Off Dead" (1985) alongside John Cusack, and "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989) with Keanu Reeves. She also appeared in "Deadly Lessons" (1983) with the late Bill Paxton.
Beyond her film career, Franklin has also had television roles on shows such as "Murder She Wrote," "Charles In Charge," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," and "Matlock." She has also authored several books about her experiences, including an autobiography titled "Diane Franklin: The Excellent Adventures Of The Last American, French-exchange Babe Of The 80s."
Franklin's career began in childhood with modeling and commercial work. She also gained stage experience in Equity theater and appeared in "As the World Turns." She continues to work, with recent projects including the 2023 movie "The Dark Room" and the 2024 film "Angel with a Gun."
Franklin maintains an active presence on Instagram, where she shares updates on her current projects and nostalgic content related to her past roles. She is also scheduled to appear at the Skyline Scares event in Indiana in October.