Acting · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA · Born January 25, 1951
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.
MovieDante's Inferni
2025
as Speaker – 6th Circle: The Heretics / Medusa
MovieThings Like This
2025
as Darlene Bat
MovieFinding Titan: The Making of Creature
2021
as Self
MovieSlay Belles
2018
as Cherry
MovieAll Hallow's Eve
2016
as Delayna Hallow
MovieOvation
2016
as Hildi
MoviePee-wee's Big Holiday
2016
as Penny King
MovieForever
2015
as Hilary
MovieNo Deposit
2015
as Gloria Markovitz
MovieFreedom
2014
as Fanny
MovieStitch
2014
as Landlady
MovieFirst Period
2013
as Ms. Mallow
MovieJust 45 Minutes from Broadway
2012
as Vivien Cooper Isaacs
MovieTerri
2011
as Mrs. Vick
MovieQueen of the Lot
2010
as Hildi
MovieDark House
2009
as Ms. Janet Darrode
MovieThe Telling
2009
as Alina
MovieRest Stop: Don't Look Back
2008
as The Mother
Movie20 Years After
2008
as Margaret
MovieRest Stop
2006
as The Mother
MovieLove's Long Journey
2005
as Barbara Taylorson
TVHow I Met Your Mother
2005
as Dr. Aurelia
TVCarnivàle
2003
as Apollonia
MovieAlmost a Woman
2002
as Mrs. Moore
MovieGhost World
2001
as Psychiatrist
TVCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Deborah's Mom
TVCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Hilda Morton
TVStrong Medicine
2000
as Diane Winston
MoviePower Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
2000
as Queen Bansheera (voice)
MovieThe Auteur Theory
1999
as Jane Holmes-Caprice
MovieThe Kid with X-Ray Eyes
1999
as Vanessa
TVCharmed
1998
as Sea Hag
MovieGuy
1997
as Gail
MovieLast Summer in the Hamptons
1995
as Marian Mora Garfield
MovieOne Night Stand
1995
as Barbara Joslyn
MovieThe Scarlet Letter
1995
as Margaret Bellingham
TVER
1994
as Sophie's Mom
TVPower Rangers
1993
as Queen Bansheera (voice)
MovieThe Magic Bubble
1993
as Julia
TVStar Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Lupaza
MovieEarth and the American Dream
1992
as Reader (voice)
MovieBatman Returns
1992
as Penguin's Mother
MovieStormy Weathers
1992
as Bogey
TVSilk Stalkings
1991
MovieThe Butcher's Wife
1991
as Trendoid
MovieAlice
1990
as Carol
TVLaw & Order
1990
as Eugenia Rawlings
MovieMaybe Baby
1988
as Dr. Strauss
MovieStreet of Dreams
1988
as Anne Kepler
MovieThe Verne Miller Story
1988
as Mortician's Wife
MovieBird
1988
as Baroness Nica
MovieRight to Die
1987
as Betsy
MovieThe Morning After
1986
as Isabel Harding
TVOn Wings of Eagles
1986
as Emily Gaylord
MoviePee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
as Simone
MovieCreature
1985
as Melanie Bryce
TVMurder, She Wrote
1984
as Sondra Arthur
TVSt. Elsewhere
1982
as Valerie Ives
MovieThe Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches
1979
as Older Sister / Middle Sister
