Diane Salinger
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
One Night Stand
as Barbara Joslyn
1995
Finding Titan: The Making of Creature
as Self
2021
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Simone
1985
The Auteur Theory
as Jane Holmes-Caprice
1999
The Morning After
as Isabel Harding
1986
Rest Stop
as The Mother
2006
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
as Queen Bansheera (voice)
2000
Ovation
as Hildi
2016
The Kid with X-Ray Eyes
as Vanessa
1999
Alice
as Carol
1990
20 Years After
as Margaret
2008
Bird
as Baroness Nica
1988
Dark House
as Ms. Janet Darrode
2009
Queen of the Lot
as Hildi
2010
Rest Stop: Don't Look Back
as The Mother
2008
Street of Dreams
as Anne Kepler
1988
Terri
as Mrs. Vick
2011
The Verne Miller Story
as Mortician's Wife
1988
Stormy Weathers
as Bogey
1992
Just 45 Minutes from Broadway
as Vivien Cooper Isaacs
2012
TV Appearances
Carnivàle
as Apollonia
2003
How I Met Your Mother
as Dr. Aurelia
2005
Law & Order
as Eugenia Rawlings
1990
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Hilda Morton
2000
Silk Stalkings
1991
ER
as Sophie's Mom
1994
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Deborah's Mom
2000
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Lupaza
1993
Strong Medicine
as Diane Winston
2000
Charmed
as Sea Hag
1998
Murder, She Wrote
as Sondra Arthur
1984
Power Rangers
as Queen Bansheera (voice)
1993