Dyan Cannon, born as Samille Diane Friesen on January 4, 1937, is an American actress, filmmaker, and editor whose accolades include a Saturn Award, a Golden Globe Award, three Academy Award nominations and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She made her television debut in 1958, after which she gradually became a common sight on episodic shows and in Broadway and B-movies. In 1969, she had her breakthrough film role in the sex comedy Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also has directed the semi-autobiographical drama The End of Innocence in 1990. Before her career took off, Cannon was married to Cary Grant for three years and gave birth to his only child, daughter Jennifer. Her memoir Dear Cary (2011) became a New York Times Best Seller. Cannon's experience as a single mother led to her becoming a national spokeswoman for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, which provides emotional support and companionship for children of one-parent homes.