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Laura Linney
Laura Linney
62 years (Feb 5, 1964)
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
48 Movies
18 TV Shows
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Laura Linney

One of the great contemporary American actresses. A three-time Oscar nominee for 'You Can Count on Me' (2000), 'Kinsey' (2004) and 'The Savages' (2007). Breakthrough with Peter Weir's 'The Truman Show' (1998) alongside Jim Carrey and Clint Eastwood's 'Mystic River' (2003). She starred in Netflix's acclaimed series 'Ozark' (2017-2022) as Wendy Byrde, one of her most recognized roles, and 'The Big C' (2010-2013). American actress of extremely wide range between auteur cinema, prestige television drama and theater, recognized for her restrained intensity and her interpretive elegance.
One of the great contemporary American actresses. A three-time Oscar nominee for 'You Can Count on Me' (2000), 'Kinsey' (2004) and 'The Savages' (2007). Breakthrough with Peter Weir's 'The Truman Show' (1998) alongside Jim Carrey and Clint Eastwood's 'Mystic River' (2003). She starred in Netflix's acclaimed series 'Ozark' (2017-2022) as Wendy Byrde, one of her most recognized roles, and 'The Big C' (2010-2013). American actress of extremely wide range between auteur cinema, prestige television drama and theater, recognized for her restrained intensity and her interpretive elegance.
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American Classic
Kristen Forrest Bean · 8 episodes
★ 5.8
2026
TV
Lanterns
Lianna · 3 episodes
★ 8.2
2026
TV
Onwards and Sideways
Emma Dretzin
2026
Film
The American Revolution
Sarah Logan Fisher / Sarah Morris Mifflin / Eliza Wilkinson / Eliza Lucas Pickney (voice) · 5 episodes
★ 5.9
2025
TV
Wildcat
Regina O'Connor
★ 5.6
2024
Film
Suncoast
Kristine
★ 6.7
2024
Film
The Miracle Club
Chrissie Ahearn
★ 6.3
2023
Film
The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America
Hannah Pitt
★ 10.0
2020
Film
Falling
Sarah (45 Yrs)
★ 6.4
2020
Film
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Laura Linney and where are they from?
Laura Linney is 62 years old, born on February 5, 1964 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Laura Linney?
Laura Linney is best known for roles in The Truman Show, Nocturnal Animals, Sully.
How many movies has Laura Linney been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Laura Linney has appeared in 48 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Laura Linney's first movie?
The career of Laura Linney began with Assassins: A Film Concerning Rimbaud (1985).
What is Laura Linney's most recent movie or series?
Laura Linney's most recent release is Lanterns, which premiered on August 16, 2026.
What TV shows has Laura Linney appeared in?
On television, Laura Linney has appeared in BoJack Horseman, Ozark, American Dad!, Frasier.
Does Laura Linney have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Laura Linney's upcoming work includes: Onwards and Sideways (2026), Rode to Ruin (2027).
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Laura Linney
Laura Linney
1964-02-05 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Laura Leggett Linney (born February 5, 1964) is an American actress. She is the recipient of several awards, including two Golden Globe Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards, and has been nominated for three Academy Awards and five Tony Awards.

Linney made her Broadway debut in 1990 before going on to receive Tony Award nominations for the 2002 revival of The Crucible, the original Broadway productions of Sight Unseen (2004), Time Stands Still (2010), My Name Is Lucy Barton (2020), and the 2017 revival of The Little Foxes. On television, she won her first Emmy Award for the television film Wild Iris (2001), and had subsequent wins for the sitcom Frasier (2003–04) and the miniseries John Adams (2008). From 2010 to 2013, she starred in the Showtime series The Big C, which won her a fourth Emmy in 2013, and from 2017 to 2022 she starred in the Netflix crime series Ozark.

Linney is also an established film actress. She made her film debut with a minor role in Lorenzo's Oil (1992) and went on to receive Academy Award nominations for the dramas You Can Count on Me (2000), Kinsey (2004), and The Savages (2007). She's also known for her performances in Primal Fear (1996), The Truman Show (1998), Mystic River and Love Actually (both 2003), The Squid and the Whale (2005), The Nanny Diaries (2007), Hyde Park on Hudson (2012), Mr. Holmes (2015), Sully and Nocturnal Animals (both 2016).

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