Diane Lou Oswald: Everything About The Mother Of Actor Woody Harrelson

Diane Lou Oswald is famous as the mother of popular American actor and playwright, Woody Harrelson. Diane (née Oswald) is said to be a secretary. She was born to Kenneth Oswald and Mary Lou Oswald but her actual date of birth is unknown. She married convicted hitman Charles Voyde, Harrelson. She is the mother of 3 kids: Woody Harrelson, Brett Harrelson, and Jordan Harrelson. Her child ,Woody is best known for his performances in movies including, “White Men Can’t Jump”, “The Hunger Games”, “The People vs. Larry Flynt”, and “Kingpin”.

Diane Lou Oswald: Bio Summary

Early Life & Family

Diane Lou Oswald was born in Lebanon, Warren, Ohio, United States. She was born to her parents Kenneth Oswald and Mary Lou Oswald. Her father, Kenneth Earl Oswald was born in 1912 but he passed away in 1957. Her mother Mary Lou Oswald was also born on 16 Mar 1915 and she also passed away on 22 May 2000. Her father, Kenneth was born to his parents Dutch Oswald and Izora Oswald.

Diane Lou Oswald’s Husband Convicted Hitman, Charles Harrelson

Charles Boyd Harrelson was the husband of Diane Lou Oswald. He was known as an American hitman and organized crime figure who was convicted of assassinating federal judge John H. Wood Jr., the first federal judge to be assassinated in the 20th century.

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Diane’s husband worked as an encyclopedia salesman in California, and as a professional gambler. He was convicted of armed robbery in 1960 and admitted that he had been involved in dozens of murders beginning in the early 1960s. He even attempted to escape with two other inmates, from the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary using a makeshift rope on July 4, 1995.

Diane and Charles married in 1959 but separated in 1964. The ex-husband of Diane Lou Oswald was found dead in his cell on March 15, 2007. He died at the age of 68 from a heart attack.

Diane Lou Oswald’s Famous Son, Woody Harrelson

Diane Lou Oswald is the mother of Woodrow Tracy Harrelson, a famous actor and also a playwright. Her son was born on 23 July 1961, in Midland, Texas USA. His real name is Woodrow Tracy Harrelson and he grew up in Lebanon, Ohio, where his mother was from. He has been working in the movie and television field for over 30 years and has succeeded as one of the most acclaimed actors.

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His other activities and career as a playwright have also contributed to his wealth. He has degrees in theater arts and English from Hanover College and a brief stint in New York theater. He attended Lebanon High School and graduated in 1979. He also attended Hanover College in Hanover, Indiana.

The Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actor Woodrow first became known for his role as bartender Woody Boyd on the NBC sitcom Cheers (1985–1993). He was cast as Woody on the TV series Cheers (1982). He is best known for his performances in “White Men Can’t Jump”, “The Hunger Games”, “The People vs. Larry Flynt”, and “Kingpin”.He has been nominated and won several awards on several occasions.

He won awards including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards.

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Woody Harrelson was also an enthusiast and supporter of the legalization of marijuana and hemp. He attended environmental events such as the PICNIC’07 festival, held in Amsterdam in September 2007.

Diane’s son was briefly married to Nancy Simon in the 80s, and later married his former assistant, Laura Louie, with whom he has three daughters. Makani, Zoe, and Dani

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