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Diane Salinger
Actor

Diane Salinger

25 Jan 1951Born
75Age
58Credits
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USABirthplace

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

Filmography

  1. 2025Dante's InferniFilm: Speaker – 6th Circle: The Heretics / Medusa
  2. 2025Things Like ThisFilm: Darlene Bat
  3. 2018Slay BellesFilm: Cherry
  4. 2016All Hallow's EveFilm: Delayna Hallow
  5. 2016OvationFilm: Hildi
  6. 2016Pee-wee's Big HolidayFilm: Penny King
  7. 2015ForeverFilm: Hilary
  8. 2015No DepositFilm: Gloria Markovitz
  9. 2014FreedomFilm: Fanny
  10. 2014StitchFilm: Landlady
  11. 2013First PeriodFilm: Ms. Mallow
  12. 2012Just 45 Minutes from BroadwayFilm: Vivien Cooper Isaacs
  13. 2011TerriFilm: Mrs. Vick
  14. 2010Queen of the LotFilm: Hildi
  15. 2009Dark HouseFilm: Ms. Janet Darrode
  16. 2009The TellingFilm: Alina
  17. 2008Rest Stop: Don't Look BackFilm: The Mother
  18. 200820 Years AfterFilm: Margaret
  19. 2006Rest StopFilm: The Mother
  20. 2005Love's Long JourneyFilm: Barbara Taylorson
  21. 2005How I Met Your MotherSeries: Dr. Aurelia (1 episode)
  22. 2003CarnivàleSeries: Apollonia (12 episodes)
  23. 2002Almost a WomanFilm: Mrs. Moore
  24. 2001Ghost WorldFilm: Psychiatrist
  25. 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries: Deborah's Mom (1 episode)
  26. 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries: Hilda Morton (1 episode)
  27. 2000Strong MedicineSeries: Diane Winston (1 episode)
  28. 2000Power Rangers Lightspeed RescueFilm: Queen Bansheera (voice)
  29. 1999The Auteur TheoryFilm: Jane Holmes-Caprice
  30. 1999The Kid with X-Ray EyesFilm: Vanessa
  31. 1998CharmedSeries: Sea Hag (1 episode)
  32. 1997GuyFilm: Gail
  33. 1995Last Summer in the HamptonsFilm: Marian Mora Garfield
  34. 1995One Night StandFilm: Barbara Joslyn
  35. 1995The Scarlet LetterFilm: Margaret Bellingham
  36. 1994ERSeries: Sophie's Mom (1 episode)
  37. 1993Power RangersSeries: Queen Bansheera (voice) (19 episodes)
  38. 1993The Magic BubbleFilm: Julia
  39. 1993Star Trek: Deep Space NineSeries: Lupaza (2 episodes)
  40. 1992Earth and the American DreamFilm: Reader (voice)
  41. 1992Batman ReturnsFilm: Penguin's Mother
  42. 1992Stormy WeathersFilm: Bogey
  43. 1991Silk StalkingsSeries (1 episode)
  44. 1991The Butcher's WifeFilm: Trendoid
  45. 1990AliceFilm: Carol
  46. 1990Law & OrderSeries: Eugenia Rawlings (1 episode)
  47. 1988Maybe BabyFilm: Dr. Strauss
  48. 1988Street of DreamsFilm: Anne Kepler
  49. 1988The Verne Miller StoryFilm: Mortician's Wife
  50. 1988BirdFilm: Baroness Nica
  51. 1987Right to DieFilm: Betsy
  52. 1986The Morning AfterFilm: Isabel Harding
  53. 1986On Wings of EaglesSeries: Emily Gaylord (2 episodes)
  54. 1985Pee-wee's Big AdventureFilm: Simone
  55. 1985CreatureFilm: Melanie Bryce
  56. 1984Murder, She WroteSeries: Sondra Arthur (1 episode)
  57. 1982St. ElsewhereSeries: Valerie Ives (1 episode)
  58. 1979The Witch Who Was Afraid of WitchesFilm: Older Sister / Middle Sister

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