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Diane Salinger

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

January 25, 1951 (age 75)

Place of Birth

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Also Known As

Diane Louise Salinger

Diane Salinger

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.

Filmography

2025FilmDante's Infernias Speaker – 6th Circle: The Heretics / Medusa 2025FilmThings Like Thisas Darlene Bat 2021FilmFinding Titan: The Making of Creatureas Self 2018FilmSlay Bellesas Cherry 2016FilmAll Hallow's Eveas Delayna Hallow 2016FilmOvationas Hildi 2016FilmPee-wee's Big Holidayas Penny King 2015FilmForeveras Hilary 2015FilmNo Depositas Gloria Markovitz 2014FilmFreedomas Fanny 2014FilmStitchas Landlady 2013FilmFirst Periodas Ms. Mallow 2012FilmJust 45 Minutes from Broadwayas Vivien Cooper Isaacs 2011FilmTerrias Mrs. Vick 2010FilmQueen of the Lotas Hildi 2009FilmDark Houseas Ms. Janet Darrode 2009FilmThe Tellingas Alina 2008FilmRest Stop: Don't Look Backas The Mother 2008Film20 Years Afteras Margaret 2006FilmRest Stopas The Mother 2005FilmLove's Long Journeyas Barbara Taylorson 2005TVHow I Met Your Motheras Dr. Aurelia 2003TVCarnivàleas Apollonia 2002FilmAlmost a Womanas Mrs. Moore 2001FilmGhost Worldas Psychiatrist 2000TVCurb Your Enthusiasmas Deborah's Mom 2000TVCSI: Crime Scene Investigationas Hilda Morton 2000TVStrong Medicineas Diane Winston 2000FilmPower Rangers Lightspeed Rescueas Queen Bansheera (voice)1999FilmThe Auteur Theoryas Jane Holmes-Caprice 1999FilmThe Kid with X-Ray Eyesas Vanessa 1998TVCharmedas Sea Hag 1997FilmGuyas Gail 1995FilmLast Summer in the Hamptonsas Marian Mora Garfield 1995FilmOne Night Standas Barbara Joslyn 1995FilmThe Scarlet Letteras Margaret Bellingham 1994TVERas Sophie's Mom 1993TVPower Rangersas Queen Bansheera (voice)1993FilmThe Magic Bubbleas Julia 1993TVStar Trek: Deep Space Nineas Lupaza 1992FilmEarth and the American Dreamas Reader (voice)1992FilmBatman Returnsas Penguin's Mother 1992FilmStormy Weathersas Bogey 1991TVSilk Stalkings 1991FilmThe Butcher's Wifeas Trendoid 1990FilmAliceas Carol 1990TVLaw & Orderas Eugenia Rawlings 1988FilmMaybe Babyas Dr. Strauss 1988FilmStreet of Dreamsas Anne Kepler 1988FilmThe Verne Miller Storyas Mortician's Wife 1988FilmBirdas Baroness Nica 1987FilmRight to Dieas Betsy 1986FilmThe Morning Afteras Isabel Harding 1986TVOn Wings of Eaglesas Emily Gaylord 1985FilmPee-wee's Big Adventureas Simone 1985FilmCreatureas Melanie Bryce 1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Sondra Arthur 1982TVSt. Elsewhereas Valerie Ives 1979FilmThe Witch Who Was Afraid of Witchesas Older Sister / Middle Sister