
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.

as Sea Hag

as Eugenia Rawlings
1990

as Hilda Morton
2000

as Sea Hag
1998

as Dr. Aurelia
2005

as Sophie's Mom
1994

as Deborah's Mom
2000

as Sondra Arthur
1984

as Lupaza
1993

as Diane Winston
2000

as Valerie Ives
1982

1991

as Queen Bansheera (voice)
1993
as Self
2021

as Speaker – 6th Circle: The Heretics / Medusa
2025

as Darlene Bat
2025

as Self
2021

as Cherry
2018

as Delayna Hallow
2016

as Hildi
2016

as Penny King
2016

as Hilary
2015

as Gloria Markovitz
2015

as Fanny
2014

as Landlady
2014

as Ms. Mallow
2013

as Vivien Cooper Isaacs
2012

as Mrs. Vick
2011

as Hildi
2010

as Ms. Janet Darrode
2009

as Alina
2009

as The Mother
2008

as Margaret
2008

as The Mother
2006

as Barbara Taylorson
2005

as Mrs. Moore
2002

as Psychiatrist
2001

as Queen Bansheera (voice)
2000
as Sea Hag
1 ep.

as Eugenia Rawlings
1 episodes

as Hilda Morton
1 episodes

as Sea Hag
1 episodes

as Dr. Aurelia
1 episodes

as Sophie's Mom
1 episodes

as Deborah's Mom
1 episodes

as Sondra Arthur
1 episodes

as Lupaza
2 episodes

as Diane Winston
1 episodes

as Valerie Ives
1 episodes

1 episodes

as Queen Bansheera (voice)
19 episodes

as Apollonia
12 episodes

as Emily Gaylord
2 episodes