Selma Diamond
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| Born | August 5, 1920 London, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | May 13, 1985 (aged 64) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | New York University |
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| Years active | 1943–1985 |
Selma Diamond (August 5, 1920 – May 13, 1985) was a Canadian and American comedienne, actress, and radio and television writer, known for her high-range, raspy voice and her portrayal of Selma Hacker on the first two seasons of the NBC television comedy series Night Court. Diamond was also the main inspiration for the character of Sally Rogers on the series The Dick Van Dyke Show.