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.

Most Known For

Law & Order

as Eugenia Rawlings

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

as Hilda Morton

How I Met Your Mother

as Dr. Aurelia

Charmed

as Sea Hag

Curb Your Enthusiasm

as Deborah's Mom

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

as Lupaza

Murder, She Wrote

as Sondra Arthur

ER

as Sophie's Mom

Strong Medicine

as Diane Winston

St. Elsewhere

as Valerie Ives

Power Rangers

as Queen Bansheera (voice)

Silk Stalkings

Carnivàle

as Apollonia

Batman Returns

as Penguin's Mother

Terri

as Mrs. Vick

Guy

as Gail

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

as Simone

Ghost World

as Psychiatrist

First Period

as Ms. Mallow

The Scarlet Letter

as Margaret Bellingham