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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Dante's Inferni
Character: Speaker – 6th Circle: The Heretics / Medusa
MOVIE • 2025
Things Like This
Character: Darlene Bat
MOVIE • 2025
Finding Titan: The Making of Creature
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2021
Slay Belles
Character: Cherry
MOVIE • 2018
All Hallow's Eve
Character: Delayna Hallow
MOVIE • 2016
Ovation
Character: Hildi
MOVIE • 2016
Pee-wee's Big Holiday
Character: Penny King
MOVIE • 2016
Forever
Character: Hilary
MOVIE • 2015
No Deposit
Character: Gloria Markovitz
MOVIE • 2015
Freedom
Character: Fanny
MOVIE • 2014
Stitch
Character: Landlady
MOVIE • 2014
First Period
Character: Ms. Mallow
MOVIE • 2013
Just 45 Minutes from Broadway
Character: Vivien Cooper Isaacs
MOVIE • 2012
Terri
Character: Mrs. Vick
MOVIE • 2011
Queen of the Lot
Character: Hildi
MOVIE • 2010
Dark House
Character: Ms. Janet Darrode
MOVIE • 2009
The Telling
Character: Alina
MOVIE • 2009
Rest Stop: Don't Look Back
Character: The Mother
MOVIE • 2008
20 Years After
Character: Margaret
MOVIE • 2008
Rest Stop
Character: The Mother
MOVIE • 2006