
Diane Salinger
Acting
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.
Born: January 25, 1951 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Filmography (41)

Things Like This
2025

Slay Belles
2018

All Hallow's Eve
2016

Pee-wee's Big Holiday
2016

Forever
2015

No Deposit
2015

Freedom
2014

Stitch
2014

First Period
2013

Terri
2011

Queen of the Lot
2010

Dark House
2009

The Telling
2009

Rest Stop: Don't Look Back
2008

20 Years After
2008

Rest Stop
2006

Love's Long Journey
2005

How I Met Your Mother
2005

Carnivàle
2003

Ghost World
2001

Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000

Strong Medicine
2000

The Auteur Theory
1999

Charmed
1998

The Scarlet Letter
1995

ER
1994

Power Rangers
1993

The Magic Bubble
1993

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993

Batman Returns
1992

Silk Stalkings
1991

The Butcher's Wife
1991

Alice
1990

Law & Order
1990

Bird
1988

The Morning After
1986

Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985

Creature
1985

Murder, She Wrote
1984

St. Elsewhere
1982
