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Dana Plato
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Dana Plato

1964 – 1999 · Maywood, California, USA · Active 1974–2025

Born in Maywood, California, Dana Plato captivated audiences as a young star on television before transitioning to film. In Prime Suspect (1989), she plays a pivotal role that reflects her struggle for recognition in an industry that had shifted dramatically since her early success. Despite her challenges, Plato's work in low-budget and cult films remains a testament to her resilience and yearning for artistic expression. Her life and career remain intertwined with the darker aspects of Hollywood, resonating with themes found in her film work.

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Prime Suspect

Prime Suspect

1989 ★ 6.0
as Diana Masters

The only witness to a young woman's murder has a nervous breakdown, is institutionalized, and escapes, tracking down the murderer.

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Filmography

32 credits
2020s 2 credits
2025
Hollywood Demons as Self (archive footage)
TV ★ 6.7
2024
Gary as Archive footage
Movie ★ 6.2
2000s 2 credits
2002
Pacino is Missing as Prosecuting Attorney
Movie ★ 5.0
2000
Insatiable Coeds as Piano Teacher's Wife (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 2.0
1990s 13 credits
1998
Different Strokes as Jill Martin
Movie ★ 4.2
1998
Tiger as Andrea Baker
Movie ★ 7.0
1998
Movie ★ 4.7
1998
The Hostage as Leslie
Movie ★ 5.5
1997
Movie ★ 8.0
1995
Compelling Evidence as Dana Fields
Movie ★ 4.5
1995
Millenium Day as Pacifica
Movie ★ 7.0
1995
Lethal Cowboy as Elizabeth
Movie ★ 5.7
1994
Movie ★ 7.5
1992
Night Trap as Kelly
Movie ★ 6.0
1992
Movie ★ 2.7
1992
Distortions as Deborah Nichols
Movie ★ 5.7
1980s 5 credits
1989
Prime Suspect as Diana Masters
Movie ★ 4.1
1985
TV ★ 6.5
1983
Movie ★ 5.5
1980
Schoolboy Father as Daisy Dallenger
Movie ★ 4.3
1970s 10 credits
1979
The Facts of Life as Kimberly Drummond
TV ★ 7.1
1979
Hello, Larry as Kimberly Drummond
TV ★ 6.0
1978
Movie ★ 5.8
1978
Diff'rent Strokes as Kimberly Drummond
TV ★ 7.1
1977
Movie ★ 4.5
1977
Exorcist II: The Heretic as Sandra Phalor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.6
1977
CHiPs as Dana Plato
TV ★ 6.9
1976
Family as Debbie
TV ★ 7.2
1975
Movie ★ 5.0
1974
The Six Million Dollar Man as Girl on the Tennis Court
TV ★ 7.3