
Acting
Born January 25, 1951 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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.

Dante's Inferni
2025

Things Like This
2025

Finding Titan: The Making of Creature
2021

Slay Belles
2018

All Hallow's Eve
2016

Ovation
2016

Pee-wee's Big Holiday
2016

Forever
2015

No Deposit
2015

Freedom
2014

Stitch
2014

First Period
2013

Just 45 Minutes from Broadway
2012

Terri
2011

Queen of the Lot
2010

Dark House
2009

The Telling
2009

Rest Stop: Don't Look Back
2008

20 Years After
2008

Rest Stop
2006

Love's Long Journey
2005

Almost a Woman
2002

Ghost World
2001

Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
2000

The Auteur Theory
1999

The Kid with X-Ray Eyes
1999

Guy
1997

Last Summer in the Hamptons
1995

One Night Stand
1995

The Scarlet Letter
1995

The Magic Bubble
1993

Earth and the American Dream
1992

Batman Returns
1992

Stormy Weathers
1992

The Butcher's Wife
1991

Alice
1990

Maybe Baby
1988

Street of Dreams
1988

The Verne Miller Story
1988

Bird
1988

Right to Die
1987

The Morning After
1986

Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985

Creature
1985

The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches
1979