Known For
Acting
Birthday
January 25, 1951 (age 75)
Place of Birth
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As
- Diane Louise Salinger
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.
Known For - Movies
Batman Returns
as Penguin's Mother
Ghost World
as Psychiatrist
Alice
as Carol
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Simone
Bird
as Baroness Nica
The Scarlet Letter
as Margaret Bellingham
The Morning After
as Isabel Harding
Rest Stop
as The Mother
The Butcher's Wife
as Trendoid
Pee-wee's Big Holiday
as Penny King
Known For - TV Shows
Law & Order
as Eugenia Rawlings
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Hilda Morton
How I Met Your Mother
as Dr. Aurelia
ER
as Sophie's Mom
Charmed
as Sea Hag
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Deborah's Mom
Murder, She Wrote
as Sondra Arthur
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Lupaza
St. Elsewhere
as Valerie Ives
Strong Medicine
as Diane Winston