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 "CarnivΓ le" (2003β2005) 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.
Batman Returns
1992
Ghost World
2001
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
Alice
1990
The Morning After
1986
Bird
1988
Rest Stop
2006
The Scarlet Letter
1995
Creature
1985
Dark House
2009
The Telling
2009
Things Like This
2025
Earth and the American Dream
1992
Pee-wee's Big Holiday
2016
Almost a Woman
2002
The Auteur Theory
1999
The Verne Miller Story
1988
The Butcher's Wife
1991
Love's Long Journey
2005
Freedom
2014
First Period
2013
Queen of the Lot
2010
Right to Die
1987
No Deposit
2015
Guy
1997
Last Summer in the Hamptons
1995
One Night Stand
1995
Forever
2015
Terri
2011
Stormy Weathers
1992
Dante's Inferni
2025
Maybe Baby
1988
Just 45 Minutes from Broadway
2012
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
2000
The Magic Bubble
1993
The Kid with X-Ray Eyes
1999
Slay Belles
2018
All Hallow's Eve
2016
Rest Stop: Don't Look Back
2008
Stitch
2014