Diane Salinger
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.
Acting
Movie
Batman Returns
as Penguin's Mother
1992
TV
How I Met Your Mother
as Dr. Aurelia
2005
TV
Charmed
as Sea Hag
1998
Movie
Ghost World
as Psychiatrist
2001
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Hilda Morton
2000
TV
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Lupaza
1993
TV
ER
as Sophie's Mom
1994
TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Deborah's Mom
2000
Movie
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Simone
1985
TV
Power Rangers
as Queen Bansheera (voice)
1993
TV
Law & Order
as Eugenia Rawlings
1990
Movie
The Scarlet Letter
as Margaret Bellingham
1995
TV
Carnivàle
as Apollonia
2003
TV
Murder, She Wrote
as Sondra Arthur
1984
Movie
Bird
as Baroness Nica
1988
Movie
Alice
as Carol
1990
Movie
Rest Stop
as The Mother
2006
Movie
Pee-wee's Big Holiday
as Penny King
2016
Movie
The Butcher's Wife
as Trendoid
1991
Movie
Terri
as Mrs. Vick
2011
Movie
Rest Stop: Don't Look Back
as The Mother
2008
Movie
The Morning After
as Isabel Harding
1986
Movie
Creature
as Melanie Bryce
1985
TV
St. Elsewhere
as Valerie Ives
1982