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.
Acted in 58
2020s
- 2025
Dante's Inferni
Speaker – 6th Circle: The Heretics / Medusa
Things Like This
Darlene Bat
2010s
- 2018
- 2016
Ovation
Hildi
- 2015
Forever
Hilary
No Deposit
Gloria Markovitz
- 2014
Stitch
Landlady
- 2013
- 2012
Just 45 Minutes from Broadway
Vivien Cooper Isaacs
- 2011
- 2010
Queen of the Lot
Hildi
2000s
- 2009
Dark House
Ms. Janet Darrode
- 2008
Rest Stop: Don't Look Back
The Mother
20 Years After
Margaret
- 2006
Rest Stop
The Mother
- 2005
Love's Long Journey
Barbara Taylorson
- 2003
- 2002
Almost a Woman
Mrs. Moore
- 2001
- 2000
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
Queen Bansheera (voice)
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
Guy
Gail
- 1995
Last Summer in the Hamptons
Marian Mora Garfield
One Night Stand
Barbara Joslyn
- 1994
- 1993
The Magic Bubble
Julia
- 1992
Earth and the American Dream
Reader (voice)
Stormy Weathers
Bogey
- 1991
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
Maybe Baby
Dr. Strauss
Street of Dreams
Anne Kepler
The Verne Miller Story
Mortician's Wife
- 1987
Right to Die
Betsy
- 1986
The Morning After
Isabel Harding
On Wings of Eagles
Emily Gaylord · 2 episodes
- 1985
- 1984
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches
Older Sister / Middle Sister
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2020s
- 2021
Finding Titan: The Making of Creature
Self