Actor

Diane Salinger

32 credited titles on WatchWise

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.

Diane Salinger in one minute

Strongest genre

Comedy

$6.1M · 100% hit rate

Biggest hit

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

$41M

Standout efficiency

5.8x

Pee-wee's Big Adventure · gross ÷ budget

Commercial performance

Associated lifetime gross

$10M

Combined reported budget

$13M

Gross / budget

0.8x

Bankability Index

10 / 100

All figures are associated, not attributed — box-office numbers are sourced from TMDB and Wikipedia (reused under CC BY-SA), shown in US$, and weighted by billing prominence. Coverage varies by title; figures are estimates, not audited trade data.