Diane Salinger
Born Jan 25, 1951 · 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.
Known for
Dante's Inferni
2025
Slay Belles
2018
Pee-wee's Big Holiday
2016
All Hallow's Eve
2016
Ovation
2016
Forever
2015
Freedom
2014
Stitch
2014
First Period
2013
Just 45 Minutes from Broadway
2012
Terri
2011
Queen of the Lot
2010
The Telling
2009
Dark House
2009
Rest Stop: Don't Look Back
2008
20 Years After
2008
Rest Stop
2006
How I Met Your Mother
2005
Love's Long Journey
2005
Carnivàle
2003
Almost a Woman
2002
Ghost World
2001
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Strong Medicine
2000
The Auteur Theory
1999
The Kid with X-Ray Eyes
1999
Charmed
1998
Guy
1997
The Scarlet Letter
1995
Last Summer in the Hamptons
1995
One Night Stand
1995
ER
1994
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Power Rangers
1993
The Magic Bubble
1993
Batman Returns
1992
Earth and the American Dream
1992
Stormy Weathers
1992
Silk Stalkings
1991
The Butcher's Wife
1991
Law & Order
1990
Alice
1990
Bird
1988
The Verne Miller Story
1988
Maybe Baby
1988
Street of Dreams
1988
Right to Die
1987
On Wings of Eagles
1986
The Morning After
1986
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
Creature
1985
Murder, She Wrote
1984
St. Elsewhere
1982
The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches
1979