Diane Salinger
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 25, 1951
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Dante's Inferni 2025
as Speaker – 6th Circle: The Heretics / Medusa
Things Like This 2025
as Darlene Bat
Finding Titan: The Making of Creature 2021
as Self
Slay Belles 2018
as Cherry
All Hallow's Eve 2016
as Delayna Hallow
Ovation 2016
as Hildi
Pee-wee's Big Holiday 2016
as Penny King
Forever 2015
as Hilary
No Deposit 2015
as Gloria Markovitz
Freedom 2014
as Fanny
Stitch 2014
as Landlady
First Period 2013
as Ms. Mallow
Just 45 Minutes from Broadway 2012
as Vivien Cooper Isaacs
Terri 2011
as Mrs. Vick
Queen of the Lot 2010
as Hildi
Dark House 2009
as Ms. Janet Darrode
The Telling 2009
as Alina
Rest Stop: Don't Look Back 2008
as The Mother
20 Years After 2008
as Margaret
Rest Stop 2006
as The Mother
Love's Long Journey 2005
as Barbara Taylorson
Almost a Woman 2002
as Mrs. Moore
Ghost World 2001
as Psychiatrist
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue 2000
as Queen Bansheera (voice)
The Auteur Theory 1999
as Jane Holmes-Caprice
The Kid with X-Ray Eyes 1999
as Vanessa
Guy 1997
as Gail
Last Summer in the Hamptons 1995
as Marian Mora Garfield
One Night Stand 1995
as Barbara Joslyn
The Scarlet Letter 1995
as Margaret Bellingham
The Magic Bubble 1993
as Julia
Earth and the American Dream 1992
as Reader (voice)
Batman Returns 1992
as Penguin's Mother
Stormy Weathers 1992
as Bogey
The Butcher's Wife 1991
as Trendoid
Alice 1990
as Carol
Maybe Baby 1988
as Dr. Strauss
Street of Dreams 1988
as Anne Kepler
The Verne Miller Story 1988
as Mortician's Wife
Bird 1988
as Baroness Nica
Right to Die 1987
as Betsy
The Morning After 1986
as Isabel Harding
Pee-wee's Big Adventure 1985
as Simone
Creature 1985
as Melanie Bryce
The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches 1979
as Older Sister / Middle Sister
Credits from TMDB.