Diane Salinger
Acting1951 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
Diane 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.
Known For
Acting History
2025
Things Like This
as Darlene Bat
Dante's Inferni
as Speaker – 6th Circle: The Heretics / Medusa
2021
2018
Slay Belles
as Cherry
2016
2015
No Deposit
as Gloria Markovitz
Forever
as Hilary
2013
1st Period
as Ms. Mallow
2012
Just 45 Minutes from Broadway
as Vivien Cooper Isaacs
2011
Terri
as Mrs. Vick
2010
Queen of the Lot
as Hildi
2009
The Telling
as Alina
Dark House
as Ms. Janet Darrode
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TVas Hilda Morton• 1 eps
2008
20 Years After
as Margaret
Rest Stop: Don't Look Back
as The Mother
2006
Rest Stop
as The Mother
How I Met Your Mother
TVas Dr. Aurelia• 1 eps
2005
Love's Long Journey
as Barbara Taylorson
2003
Carnivàle
TVas Apollonia• 12 eps
2002
Almost a Woman
as Mrs. Moore
Strong Medicine
TVas Diane Winston• 1 eps
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TVas Deborah's Mom• 1 eps
Charmed
TVas Sea Hag• 1 eps
2001
Ghost World
as Psychiatrist
2000
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
as Queen Bansheera (voice)
Power Rangers
TVas Queen Bansheera (voice)• 19 eps
1999
The Auteur Theory
as Jane Holmes-Caprice
The Kid with X-Ray Eyes
as Vanessa
1998
ER
TVas Sophie's Mom• 1 eps
1997
Guy
as Gail
1995
The Scarlet Letter
as Margaret Bellingham
Last Summer in the Hamptons
as Marian Mora Garfield
One Night Stand
as Barbara Joslyn
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TVas Lupaza• 2 eps
1994
Murder, She Wrote
TVas Sondra Arthur• 1 eps
1993
The Magic Bubble
as Julia
1992
Stormy Weathers
as Bogey
Earth and the American Dream
as Reader (voice)
Batman Returns
as Penguin's Mother
1991
The Butcher's Wife
as Trendoid
1990
Alice
as Carol
Law & Order
TVas Eugenia Rawlings• 1 eps
1988
Bird
as Baroness Nica
The Verne Miller Story
as Mortician's Wife
Maybe Baby
as Dr. Strauss
Street of Dreams
as Anne Kepler
1987
Right to Die
as Betsy
St. Elsewhere
TVas Valerie Ives• 1 eps
1986
The Morning After
as Isabel Harding
On Wings of Eagles
TVas Emily Gaylord
1985
Creature
as Melanie Bryce
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Simone
1979
The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches
as Older Sister / Middle Sister