Diane Cilento: A Life in the Spotlight Diane Cilento was born on April 5, 1932, in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia. The daughter of Sir Raphael Cilento, a noted medical practitioner, and Lady Phyllis Cilento, a prominent author and advocate for women’s and children’s health, Diane was exposed to a life of public service and intellectual rigor from a young age. Despite her parents’ professional backgrounds, Diane was drawn to the arts, showing a precocious talent for performance. She attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney before moving to…
Diane Cilento: A Life in the Spotlight
