- Born
- DiedJanuary 15, 2025 (kidney disease)
- Birth nameDiane Shirley Maria Langton
- Diane Langton was born on May 31, 1944 in Cranmore, Somerset, England, UK. She was an actress and writer, known for The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), Carry on England (1976) and Only Fools and Horses (1981). She was married to Derek James and Alan Cooper. She died on January 15, 2025.
- SpousesDerek James(April 27, 1976 - January 15, 2025) (her death)Alan Cooper(1963 - ?) (divorced, 1 child)
- Was cast in the 1976 film Carry on England (1976) as a replacement for series regular Barbara Windsor.
- Met her second husband, actor Derek James, when they appeared together in the West End production of "Hair".
- Formed the short-lived 1970s girl group Rock Bottom with Annabel Leventon and Gaye Brown. Leventon, Brown, and Langton won their case against Thames TV in the High Court in 1982 "for ripping of Rock Bottom to produce Rock Follies [that year] ... All three actresses were given substantial damages and Thames TV was found to be in breach of confidence 'in using the idea, in making and screening the two Rock Follies series'".
- Trained at the Corona Academy and started her professional career as a dancer.
- After beginning her career in theatre, she went on to appear in television shows, portraying roles such as Kathy Roberts in The Rag Trade and June Snell in Only Fools and Horses, Ruby Rowan in Heartbeat and Bev Williams in EastEnders.
- Carry on England (1976) - £1,625
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