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.
Known for
2025Things Like This
Darlene Bat
2025Dante's Inferni
Speaker – 6th Circle: The Heretics / Medusa
2021Finding Titan: The Making of Creature
Self
2018Slay Belles
Cherry
2016Ovation
Hildi
2016Pee-wee's Big Holiday
Penny King
2016All Hallow's Eve
Delayna Hallow
2015No Deposit
Gloria Markovitz
2015Forever
Hilary
2014Stitch
Landlady
2014Freedom
Fanny
2013First Period
Ms. Mallow
2012Just 45 Minutes from Broadway
Vivien Cooper Isaacs
2011Terri
Mrs. Vick
2010Queen of the Lot
Hildi
2009Dark House
Ms. Janet Darrode
2009The Telling
Alina
200820 Years After
Margaret
2008Rest Stop: Don't Look Back
The Mother
2006Rest Stop
The Mother
2005Love's Long Journey
Barbara Taylorson
2002Almost a Woman
Mrs. Moore
2001Ghost World
Psychiatrist
2000Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
Queen Bansheera (voice)