Linda Cardellini
An American actress born in Redwood City, California, admired for her versatility and unforced naturalism. She became a cult favourite as Lindsay Weir in the series 'Freaks and Geeks' and played Velma in the live-action 'Scooby-Doo' (2002), then broadened into acclaimed dramatic work with 'Brokeback Mountain' (2005), 'The Founder' (2016) and the Oscar-winning 'Green Book' (2018). Also known for 'Dead to Me' and Marvel's 'Hawkeye', Cardellini moves fluidly between comedy and drama, film and television. A grounded, deeply likeable performer, she brings quiet emotional truth to leading and supporting roles alike.
Linda Cardellini
34 Movies
30 Series
An American actress born in Redwood City, California, admired for her versatility and unforced naturalism. She became a cult favourite as Lindsay Weir in the series 'Freaks and Geeks' and played Velma in the live-action 'Scooby-Doo' (2002), then broadened into acclaimed dramatic work with 'Brokeback Mountain' (2005), 'The Founder' (2016) and the Oscar-winning 'Green Book' (2018). Also known for 'Dead to Me' and Marvel's 'Hawkeye', Cardellini moves fluidly between comedy and drama, film and television. A grounded, deeply likeable performer, she brings quiet emotional truth to leading and supporting roles alike.
Movies
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Avengers: Endgame
2019
Plays Laura Barton
Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015
Plays Dolores
Green Book
2018
Plays Cassie Cartwright
Brokeback Mountain
2005
Plays Chutney Windham
Legally Blonde
2001
Plays Anna Tate-Garcia
The Curse of La Llorona
2019
Plays Jane Norquist
Hunter Killer
2018
Plays Joan Smith
The Founder
2016
Plays Velma
Scooby-Doo
2002
Plays Sara
Daddy's Home
2015
Plays Diana Hyland
A Simple Favor
2018
Plays Sara
Daddy's Home 2
2017
Plays Julie Ingram
The Lazarus Project
2008
Plays Heather
Good Burger
1997
Plays Velma
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2004
Plays Samantha
Grandma's Boy
2006
Plays Joan Madigan
Kill the Irishman
2011
Plays Olivia
Nonnas
2025
Plays Nasthalthia Luthor (voice)
All Star Superman
2011
Plays Mae Capone
Capone
2020
Plays Gretchen Rice
Nutcrackers
2024
Plays Pet Store Employee
Super
2010
Plays Kelly
Dead Man on Campus
1998
Plays Natalie Coolidge
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
2005
Plays Gina Selway
Welcome to Me
2015
Plays Shelly Hunter
The Unsaid
2001
Plays Mary Ann Wilk
American Gun
2005
Plays Sarah
Way of the Warrior Kid
2026
Plays Genevieve Gage
Strangeland
1998
Plays Leanne
Austin Found
2017
Plays Kelli
Return
2011
Plays Linda
LolliLove
2004
Plays Melissa
The Prince and the Surfer
1999
Plays Leslie Dugger
Dying to Live
1999
TV Shows
Plays Samantha Taggart
ER
1994
Plays Megan Sparkles (voice)
Sanjay and Craig
2013
Plays Wendy Corduroy (voice)
Gravity Falls
2012
Plays Meg Rayburn
Bloodline
2015
Producer
Plays Judy Hale
Dead to Me
2019
Plays Lindsay Weir
Freaks and Geeks
1999
Plays Cloudy J (voice)
Regular Show
2010
Plays Bliss Goode (voice)
The Goode Family
2009
Plays Sarah
Bone Chillers
1996
Plays Sharla Lemoyne
Out There
2013
Plays Sylvia Rosen
Mad Men
2007
Plays Margo Starling
No Good Deed
2024
Plays Pamela Voorhees
Crystal Lake
2026
Plays Marcie 'Hot Dog Water' Fleach (voice)
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
2010
Plays June Parker
The Lot
1999
Plays Carol Love-Smernitch
DTF St. Louis
2026
Plays Self
Muppets Now
2020
Plays Laura Barton
Hawkeye
2021
Plays Lauren
Boy Meets World
1993
Plays Abby Day
New Girl
2011
Plays Clara Forsythe Allen
Comanche Moon
2008
Plays Megan Tillman
Person of Interest
2011
Plays Becky
Kenan & Kel
1996
Plays Cassie Evans
Step by Step
1991
Plays Melody Richards
Human Giant
2007
Plays Ali Warner
The Twilight Zone
2002
Plays Lorna
3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
Plays Elizabeth Bates (voice)
Creature Commandos
2024
Plays Velma Dinkley / Goldilocks (voice)
Robot Chicken
2005
Plays Cloudy J (voice)
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes
2026
Latest Trailers
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Nonnas
Full Filmography
Way of the Warrior Kid
Sarah
2026
Film
Crystal Lake
Pamela Voorhees · 8 episodes
2026–
TV
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes
Cloudy J (voice) · 1 episode
2026–
TV
DTF St. Louis
Carol Love-Smernitch · 7 episodes
2026–
TV
Nonnas
Olivia
2025
Film
No Good Deed
Margo Starling · 8 episodes
2024–
TV
Creature Commandos
Elizabeth Bates (voice) · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Nutcrackers
Gretchen Rice
2024
Film
Hawkeye
Laura Barton · 5 episodes
2021
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Linda Cardellini and where are they from?
Linda Cardellini is 51 years old, born on June 25, 1975 in Redwood City, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Linda Cardellini?
Linda Cardellini is best known for roles in Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Green Book.
How many movies has Linda Cardellini been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Linda Cardellini has appeared in 34 movies and 29 TV shows.
What was Linda Cardellini's first movie?
The career of Linda Cardellini began with Bone Chillers: Frankenturkey (1996).
What is Linda Cardellini's most recent movie or series?
Linda Cardellini's most recent release is Regular Show: The Lost Tapes, which premiered on May 11, 2026.
What TV shows has Linda Cardellini appeared in?
On television, Linda Cardellini has appeared in Hawkeye, Gravity Falls, Regular Show, Person of Interest.
Does Linda Cardellini have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Linda Cardellini's upcoming work includes: Way of the Warrior Kid (2026).
Linda Cardellini
1975-06-25 · Redwood City, California, USA
Linda Edna Cardellini (born June 25, 1975) is an American actress. In television, she is known for her leading roles in the teen drama Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), the medical drama ER (2003–09), the drama thriller Bloodline (2015–17), and the tragicomedy Dead to Me (2019–present), the latter of which earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She also guest starred in the period drama Mad Men (2013–15), for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Her voice work includes the animated series Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010–13), Regular Show (2012–15), Gravity Falls (2012–16), and Sanjay and Craig (2013–16).
In film, Cardellini is best known for her portrayal of Velma Dinkley in Scooby-Doo (2002) and its sequel Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), and her supporting roles in Legally Blonde (2001), Brokeback Mountain (2005), Grandma’s Boy (2006), Kill the Irishman (2011), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), The Founder (2016), Green Book, A Simple Favor (both 2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). She also starred in the drama Return (2011), earning an Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead nomination, the comedies Daddy's Home (2015) and Daddy's Home 2 (2017), and the horror film The Curse of La Llorona (2019).Linda Cardellini, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.