
Acting
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…

Dante's Inferni
as Speaker – 6th Circle: The Heretics / Medusa

Things Like This
as Darlene Bat

Finding Titan: The Making of Creature
as Self

Slay Belles
as Cherry

Pee-wee's Big Holiday
as Penny King

All Hallow's Eve
as Delayna Hallow

Ovation
as Hildi

Forever
as Hilary

No Deposit
as Gloria Markovitz

Freedom
as Fanny

How I Met Your Mother
as Dr. Aurelia · 1 ep.

Carnivàle
as Apollonia · 12 ep.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Hilda Morton · 1 ep.

Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Deborah's Mom · 1 ep.

Strong Medicine
as Diane Winston · 1 ep.

Charmed
as Sea Hag · 1 ep.

ER
as Sophie's Mom · 1 ep.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Lupaza · 2 ep.

Power Rangers
as Queen Bansheera (voice) · 19 ep.

Silk Stalkings
1 ep.
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985