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Acting
Diane Salinger
- Born
- (age 75)
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Credits
- 59 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.0
Movie
8.1
TV
How I Met Your Mother
8.2
TV
Charmed
7.1
Movie
Ghost World
7.6
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7.9
TV
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
8.1
TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
7.8
TV
ER
6.5
Movie
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
7.1
TV
Power Rangers
7.3
TV
Law & Order
6.1
Movie
The Scarlet Letter
7.9
TV
Carnivàle
7.5
TV
Murder, She Wrote
6.8
Movie
Bird
6.4
Movie
Alice
5.5
Movie
Rest Stop
6.1
Movie
Pee-wee's Big Holiday
Acting credits 59
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dante's Inferni Film | Speaker – 6th Circle: The Heretics / Medusa |
| 2025 | Things Like This Film | Darlene Bat |
| 2021 | Finding Titan: The Making of Creature Film | Self |
| 2018 | Slay Belles Film | Cherry |
| 2016 | All Hallow's Eve Film | Delayna Hallow |
| 2016 | Ovation Film | Hildi |
| 2016 | Pee-wee's Big Holiday Film | Penny King |
| 2015 | Forever Film | Hilary |
| 2015 | No Deposit Film | Gloria Markovitz |
| 2014 | Freedom Film | Fanny |
| 2014 | Stitch Film | Landlady |
| 2013 | First Period Film | Ms. Mallow |
| 2012 | Just 45 Minutes from Broadway Film | Vivien Cooper Isaacs |
| 2011 | Terri Film | Mrs. Vick |
| 2010 | Queen of the Lot Film | Hildi |
| 2009 | Dark House Film | Ms. Janet Darrode |
| 2009 | The Telling Film | Alina |
| 2008 | Rest Stop: Don't Look Back Film | The Mother |
| 2008 | 20 Years After Film | Margaret |
| 2006 | Rest Stop Film | The Mother |
| 2005 | Love's Long Journey Film | Barbara Taylorson |
| 2005 | How I Met Your Mother TV | Dr. Aurelia (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Carnivàle TV | Apollonia (12 ep) |
| 2002 | Almost a Woman Film | Mrs. Moore |
| 2001 | Ghost World Film | Psychiatrist |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm TV | Deborah's Mom (1 ep) |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TV | Hilda Morton (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Strong Medicine TV | Diane Winston (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue Film | Queen Bansheera (voice) |
| 1999 | The Auteur Theory Film | Jane Holmes-Caprice |
| 1999 | The Kid with X-Ray Eyes Film | Vanessa |
| 1998 | Charmed TV | Sea Hag (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Guy Film | Gail |
| 1995 | Last Summer in the Hamptons Film | Marian Mora Garfield |
| 1995 | One Night Stand Film | Barbara Joslyn |
| 1995 | The Scarlet Letter Film | Margaret Bellingham |
| 1994 | ER TV | Sophie's Mom (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Power Rangers TV | Queen Bansheera (voice) (19 ep) |
| 1993 | The Magic Bubble Film | Julia |
| 1993 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine TV | Lupaza (2 ep) |
| 1992 | Earth and the American Dream Film | Reader (voice) |
| 1992 | Batman Returns Film | Penguin's Mother |
| 1992 | Stormy Weathers Film | Bogey |
| 1991 | Silk Stalkings TV | (1 ep) |
| 1991 | The Butcher's Wife Film | Trendoid |
| 1990 | Alice Film | Carol |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Eugenia Rawlings (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Maybe Baby Film | Dr. Strauss |
| 1988 | Street of Dreams Film | Anne Kepler |
| 1988 | The Verne Miller Story Film | Mortician's Wife |
| 1988 | Bird Film | Baroness Nica |
| 1987 | Right to Die Film | Betsy |
| 1986 | The Morning After Film | Isabel Harding |
| 1986 | On Wings of Eagles TV | Emily Gaylord (2 ep) |
| 1985 | Pee-wee's Big Adventure Film | Simone |
| 1985 | Creature Film | Melanie Bryce |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote TV | Sondra Arthur (1 ep) |
| 1982 | St. Elsewhere TV | Valerie Ives (1 ep) |
| 1979 | The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches Film | Older Sister / Middle Sister |