Diora Baird facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Diora Baird
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Diora Baird in 2003
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| Born | April 6, 1983 |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Jonathan Togo
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| Children | 1 |
Diora Lynn Baird (born April 6, 1983) is an American actress and former model. She is known for her roles in various movies and TV shows.
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Early Life and First Steps
Growing Up in Miami
Diora Baird was born in Miami, Florida, on April 6, 1983. Her mother was also a model. Diora started acting classes when her mom thought it would help her be less shy. This helped her a lot, and she later became the vice president of her school's acting club, called the Thespian Society.
Moving to Los Angeles
When she was 17, Diora moved to Los Angeles to try and become an actress. To earn money while going to auditions, she worked many different jobs. She worked at a clothing store called The Gap. She was also a clown at kids' parties, a caterer, a waitress, and even a pre-school teacher. Eventually, she started working as a model, most notably for the clothing brand Guess?.
Acting Career
First Roles and Big Break
Diora started getting acting jobs in 2004. Her first roles were on Drew Carey Show and in a small film called Brain Blockers. Her first big movie role was in Wedding Crashers in 2005. After that, she appeared in other films like Accepted and Hot Tamale. In 2006, she was in four movies, including a main role in the horror film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.
TV Shows and Other Projects
Diora has also appeared in many TV shows. She was a guest star in episodes of Big Day, Shark, The Loop, and Two and a Half Men. She also starred in the movie 30 Days of Night: Dark Days.
She lent her voice to a character in the Scarface video game. Diora also appeared in a web series called Tea Party Macabre. In 2011, she was in a short musical film for the band The Black Keys called "Howlin' for You". Later, she had a guest role in the Hulu TV series Casual. From 2018 to 2022, she had a recurring role in the popular series Cobra Kai.
Personal Life
Diora Baird was married to actor Jonathan Togo from 2013 to 2016. They have one child together.
Filmography
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Wedding Crashers | Vivian | |
| 2006 | Hot Tamale | Tuesday Blackwell | |
| 2006 | Bachelor Party Vegas | Penelope | Direct-to-video film |
| 2006 | Fifty Pills | Tiffany | |
| 2006 | Accepted | Kiki | |
| 2006 | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning | Bailey | |
| 2007 | Brain Blockers | Suzi Klein | Direct-to-video film |
| 2007 | Young People ... | Jamie | |
| 2008 | South of Heaven | Lily | |
| 2008 | My Best Friend's Girl | Rachel | |
| 2009 | Stan Helsing | Nadine | |
| 2009 | Night of the Demons | Lily Thompson | |
| 2010 | Hot Tub Time Machine | Mrs. Steelman | |
| 2010 | Let the Game Begin | Kate | |
| 2010 | Quit | Danielle | |
| 2010 | 30 Days of Night: Dark Days | Amber | Direct-to-video film |
| 2010 | Love Shack | LaCienga Torrez | |
| 2010 | Dry Run | Laurie | |
| 2012 | Transit | Arielle | |
| 2012 | Last Call | Janine | |
| 2013 | Riddle | Amber Richards | |
| 2013 | Concrete Blondes | Sammi Lovett | |
| 2014 | Beautiful Girl | Odessa | |
| 2021 | The Virtuoso | Johnnie's Girl | |
| 2023 | Night Train | Jaylynne Jackson | |
| 2024 | Spread | Xtasy | |
| 2024 | Witchy Ways | Eve | post-production |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | The Drew Carey Show | Valerie | Episode: "Drew Thinks Inside the Box" |
| 2006 | South Beach | Brianna | Unaired TV pilot |
| 2006–2007 | Big Day | Kristin | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Shark | Nina Lange | Episode: "Fall from Grace" |
| 2007 | The Loop | Cara | Guest role; 2 episodes |
| 2009 | Two and a Half Men | Wanda | Episode: "She'll Still Be Dead at Halftime" |
| 2009 | Robot Chicken | Fantasia / Spanish Woman / Woman / Lady / Girl | Voice role; 2 episodes |
| 2009 | Gary Unmarried | Redhead | Episode: "Gary Shoots Fish in a Barrel" |
| 2009 | Accidentally on Purpose | Andrea | Episode: "The Love Guru" |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Lainie McCallum | Episode: "Witness" |
| 2011 | Psych | Nicole | Episode: "The Tao of Gus" |
| 2012 | Bent | Natalie | Episode: "Smitten" |
| 2012–2013 | Shameless | Meg | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | Franklin & Bash | Cindy Maloney | Episode: "Dance the Night Away" |
| 2014 | Newsreaders | Ashley / Jennifer | Episode: "... Expose; Long Lost Twins" |
| 2015 | Cocked | Aubrey | Television film |
| 2015 | Casual | April | Episode: "Animals" |
| 2016 | Telenovela | Maria Wilson | Episode: "Caught in the Act" |
| 2016 | Angel from Hell | Brandi | 3 episodes |
| 2018–2022 | Cobra Kai | Shannon Keene | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
| 2018 | My Daughter Vanished | Melanie | Television film; also known as Hidden Family Secrets |
| 2019 | The Missing Sister | Collette | Television film; also known as My Sister's Deadly Secret |
| 2020 | Her Secret Family Killer | April | Television film |
| 2020 | Psycho Sister-In-Law | Callie Hayes | Television film |
| 2022 | Bound by Blackmail | Diana | Television film |
| 2023 | You're Not Supposed to Be Here | Kennedy | Television film |
Web Series
- Tea Party Macabre (2010), as herself; 5 episodes
Music Videos
- "Howlin' for You" (2011), by The Black Keys
- "Out of Goodbyes" (2011), by Maroon 5 featuring Lady Antebellum
Video Games
- Scarface: The World is Yours (2006), as Femme Fatale (voice role)
Images for kids
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Diora Baird in 2003
See also
In Spanish: Diora Baird para niños
