
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.

Law & Order
TV • 1990

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV • 2000

How I Met Your Mother
TV • 2005

Charmed
TV • 1998

ER
TV • 1994

Murder, She Wrote
TV • 1984

Curb Your Enthusiasm
TV • 2000

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV • 1993

Strong Medicine
TV • 2000

St. Elsewhere
TV • 1982

Power Rangers
TV • 1993

Silk Stalkings
TV • 1991

Carnivàle
TV • 2003

Batman Returns
MOVIE • 1992

Terri
MOVIE • 2011

Alice
MOVIE • 1990

Ghost World
MOVIE • 2001

On Wings of Eagles
TV • 1986