Acting
Diane Salinger
Also Known As: Diane Louise Salinger
Birth Date
January 25, 1951
(75 years old)
Place of Birth
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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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.
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Law & Order
Eugenia Rawlings
1990 • 1 episode
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Hilda Morton
2000 • 1 episode
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ER
Sophie's Mom
1994 • 1 episode
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How I Met Your Mother
Dr. Aurelia
2005 • 1 episode
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Charmed
Sea Hag
1998 • 1 episode
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Curb Your Enthusiasm
Deborah's Mom
2000 • 1 episode
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Murder, She Wrote
Sondra Arthur
1984 • 1 episode
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Lupaza
1993 • 2 episodes
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Strong Medicine
Diane Winston
2000 • 1 episode
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St. Elsewhere
Valerie Ives
1982 • 1 episode
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Silk Stalkings
1991 • 1 episode
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Power Rangers
Queen Bansheera (voice)
1993 • 19 episodes
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Carnivàle
Apollonia
2003 • 12 episodes
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Batman Returns
Penguin's Mother
1992
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Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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1985
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The Scarlet Letter
Margaret Bellingham
1995
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Ghost World
Psychiatrist
2001
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Alice
Carol
1990
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The Butcher's Wife
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1991
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Dante's Inferni
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