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