Diane Salinger
Actress · Since 1984
Known for
Diane Salinger is a working actress with a body of work built one job at a time. 'Batman Returns' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Penguin's Mother. She appears in 'Ghost World' too. 1979 is the year the filmography opens. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project.
Diane Salinger
Actress · Since 1984
37 Movies · 13 Series
Diane Salinger is a working actress with a body of work built one job at a time. 'Batman Returns' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Penguin's Mother. She appears in 'Ghost World' too. 1979 is the year the filmography opens. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project.
Movies
Plays Penguin's Mother
Batman Returns
1992
Plays Simone
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
Plays Margaret Bellingham
The Scarlet Letter
1995
Plays Psychiatrist
Ghost World
2001
Plays Mrs. Vick
Terri
2011
Plays Trendoid
The Butcher's Wife
1991
Plays Carol
Alice
1990
Plays Isabel Harding
The Morning After
1986
Plays Penny King
Pee-wee's Big Holiday
2016
Plays Barbara Joslyn
One Night Stand
1995
Plays Darlene Bat
Things Like This
2025
Plays Speaker – 6th Circle: The Heretics / Medusa
Dante's Inferni
2025
Plays The Mother
Rest Stop
2006
Plays Baroness Nica
Bird
1988
Plays Jane Holmes-Caprice
The Auteur Theory
1999
Plays The Mother
Rest Stop: Don't Look Back
2008
Plays Melanie Bryce
Creature
1985
Plays Gail
Guy
1997
Plays Ms. Mallow
First Period
2013
Plays Ms. Janet Darrode
Dark House
2009
Plays Alina
The Telling
2009
Plays Fanny
Freedom
2014
Plays Delayna Hallow
All Hallow's Eve
2016
Plays Cherry
Slay Belles
2018
Plays Marian Mora Garfield
Last Summer in the Hamptons
1995
Plays Margaret
20 Years After
2008
Plays Vanessa
The Kid with X-Ray Eyes
1999
Plays Hildi
Queen of the Lot
2010
Plays Gloria Markovitz
No Deposit
2015
Plays Julia
The Magic Bubble
1993
Plays Hilary
Forever
2015
Plays Landlady
Stitch
2014
TV Shows
Plays Queen Bansheera (voice)
Power Rangers
1993
Plays Apollonia
Carnivàle
2003
Plays Emily Gaylord
On Wings of Eagles
1986
Plays Lupaza
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Plays Dr. Aurelia
How I Met Your Mother
2005
Plays Eugenia Rawlings
Law & Order
1990
Plays Hilda Morton
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Sophie's Mom
ER
1994
Plays Deborah's Mom
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Plays Diane Winston
Strong Medicine
2000
Plays Sea Hag
Charmed
1998
Plays Sondra Arthur
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Valerie Ives
St. Elsewhere
1982
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Diane Salinger and where are they from?
Diane Salinger is 75 years old, born on January 25, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Diane Salinger?
Diane Salinger is best known for roles in Batman Returns, Ghost World, Pee-wee's Big Adventure.
How many movies has Diane Salinger been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1979), Diane Salinger has appeared in 37 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Diane Salinger's first movie?
The career of Diane Salinger began with The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches (1979).
What is Diane Salinger's most recent movie or series?
Diane Salinger's most recent release is Dante's Inferni, which premiered on November 24, 2025.
What TV shows has Diane Salinger appeared in?
On television, Diane Salinger has appeared in How I Met Your Mother, Charmed, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Diane Salinger
1951-01-25 · 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.