Diane Salinger
Acting Born Jan 25, 1951 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 24 credits
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.
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Full filmography
- Law & Order (1990) as Eugenia Rawlings
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Hilda Morton
- Charmed (1998) as Sea Hag
- ER (1994) as Sophie's Mom
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Dr. Aurelia
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Deborah's Mom
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Lupaza
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sondra Arthur
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Diane Winston
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Valerie Ives
- Power Rangers (1993) as Queen Bansheera (voice)
- Silk Stalkings (1991)
- Carnivàle (2003) as Apollonia
- Batman Returns (1992) as Penguin's Mother
- Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) as Simone
- Ghost World (2001) as Psychiatrist
- On Wings of Eagles (1986) as Emily Gaylord
- Alice (1990) as Carol
- The Scarlet Letter (1995) as Margaret Bellingham
- Rest Stop (2006) as The Mother
- Bird (1988) as Baroness Nica
- The Morning After (1986) as Isabel Harding
- Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016) as Penny King
- The Butcher's Wife (1991) as Trendoid