
Acting · 75 years old
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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.

Finding Titan: The Making of Creature
Self

Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
Queen Bansheera (voice)

Charmed
Sea Hag

How I Met Your Mother
Dr. Aurelia

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Deborah's Mom

Carnivàle
Apollonia

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Lupaza

ER
Sophie's Mom

Right to Die
Betsy

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Hilda Morton

Murder, She Wrote
Sondra Arthur

Strong Medicine
Diane Winston

Law & Order
Eugenia Rawlings

Ghost World
Psychiatrist

Power Rangers
Queen Bansheera (voice)

Love's Long Journey
Barbara Taylorson

Batman Returns
Penguin's Mother

Bird
Baroness Nica

Earth and the American Dream
Reader (voice)

Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Simone