Diane Salinger
ActingDiane Louise Salinger (born January 25, 1951) is an American actress and voice actress known for her distinctive character roles across film, television, and stage. She gained recognition for her role as Apollonia in the television series "Carnivàle" (2003–2005) and appeared in notable films such as "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," "Batman Returns," and "Ghost World". With a career marked by versatility, Salinger has performed in popular TV shows including "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "ER," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," and "Law & Order". Beyond acting, she is a dedicated teacher and director who founded an acting workshop for at-risk youth and has directed theatrical pieces for high-profile audiences.
Movies
Speaker – 6th Circle: The Heretics / Medusa
Dante's Inferni
2025
Darlene Bat
Things Like This
2025
Self
Finding Titan: The Making of Creature
2021
Cherry
Slay Belles
2018
Delayna Hallow
All Hallow's Eve
2016
Hildi
Ovation
2016
Penny King
Pee-wee's Big Holiday
2016
Hilary
Forever
2015
Gloria Markovitz
No Deposit
2015
Fanny
Freedom
2014
Landlady
Stitch
2014
Ms. Mallow
First Period
2013
Vivien Cooper Isaacs
Just 45 Minutes from Broadway
2012
Mrs. Vick
Terri
2011
Hildi
Queen of the Lot
2010
Ms. Janet Darrode
Dark House
2009
Alina
The Telling
2009
The Mother
Rest Stop: Don't Look Back
2008
Margaret
20 Years After
2008
The Mother
Rest Stop
2006
TV Shows
Dr. Aurelia
How I Met Your Mother
2005
Apollonia
Carnivàle
2003
Deborah's Mom
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Hilda Morton
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Diane Winston
Strong Medicine
2000
Sea Hag
Charmed
1998
Sophie's Mom
ER
1994
Queen Bansheera (voice)
Power Rangers
1993
Lupaza
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Silk Stalkings
1991
Eugenia Rawlings
Law & Order
1990
Emily Gaylord
On Wings of Eagles
1986
Sondra Arthur
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Valerie Ives
St. Elsewhere
1982