Diane Lou Oswald is best known as the mother of actor Woody Harrelson, but her own story is centered on family, work, and a life largely kept away from the public eye. Born in Lebanon, Ohio, she worked as a legal secretary and raised three sons. Her marriage to Charles Voyde Harrelson ended in divorce, after which she focused on her family. Public information about her personal finances, exact birth date, and height remains limited, so these details are presented carefully rather than as unsupported facts.
Diane Lou Oswald Quick Bio
Profile Detail
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Full Name
Diane Lou Oswald
Known As
Diane Harrelson
Height
Not publicly verified
Birth Year
1937
Age in 2026
Approximately 88ā89 years
Birthplace
Lebanon, Ohio, USA
Nationality
American
Profession / Career
Legal Secretary
Known For
Mother of actor Woody Harrelson
Former Husband
Charles Voyde Harrelson
Marriage
1958
Divorce
1964
Children
Jordan Harrelson, Woody Harrelson, Brett Harrelson
Education
Lebanon High School; graduation reported as 1955
Marital Status
Divorced
Hair Color
Not reliably documented
Eye Color
Not reliably documented
Weight
Not publicly verified
Career Background
Worked as a secretary/legal secretary while raising her children
Role in Family
Raised her three sons after her marriage ended
Relationship to Woody Harrelson
Mother of Woody Harrelson
Public Profile
Private individual with limited media presence
Social Media
No clearly verified public social-media account
Net Worth
Not publicly disclosed
Estimated Net Worth
No reliable numerical estimate available
Primary Source of Income
Secretarial/legal-secretarial employment
Entertainment Career
None publicly documented
Public Appearances
Rare; generally remained outside the entertainment spotlight
Legacy
Best remembered as the mother of Woody, Brett and Jordan Harrelson
Current Personal Details
Limited reliable public information
Exact Date of Birth
Not publicly established
Verified Personal Wealth
Not publicly established
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Year
Event
1937
Diane Lou Oswald is commonly reported to have been born in Lebanon, Ohio. Her exact birth date is not firmly documented.
1955
She is reported to have graduated from Lebanon High School.
1958
Diane Lou Oswald married Charles Voyde Harrelson in Pasadena, Texas, on February 26.
1961
Her son Woody Harrelson was born on July 23 in Midland, Texas.
1963
Her son Brett Harrelson was born.
1964
Diane and Charles Harrelson divorced. Diane subsequently moved with her three sons to Lebanon, Ohio.
1970s
Diane worked as a secretary/legal secretary while raising her sons.
1973
Woody Harrelson and his brothers were living in Lebanon, Ohio, where Woody later attended Lebanon High School.
1979
Woody graduated from Lebanon High School and later attended Hanover College.
1980sā1990s
Woody developed his acting career, eventually becoming widely known through Cheers and films.
2007
Diane’s former husband, Charles Harrelson, died in federal prison.
2017
Diane was reportedly seen publicly with Woody during a visit to Wimbledon.
2026
Diane remains a largely private figure, known publicly mainly through her family connection to Woody Harrelson.
Diane Lou Oswald Family
Family Member
Relationship
Details
Kenneth Oswald
Father
Commonly reported as Diane’s father; detailed public records are limited.
Mary Lou Oswald
Mother
Commonly reported as Diane’s mother; detailed public records are limited.
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