American actress
Born: February 5, 1964
Laura Linney, born on February 5, 1964, is an accomplished American actress known for her versatility and strong performances across film, television, and stage. Raised in New York City, Linney hails from a family with a deep-rooted connection to the arts; her father was a prominent playwright.
Linney’s career took off in the early 1990s with notable roles in films such as “Tales of the City” and “Congo.” However, it was her breakthrough performance in the critically acclaimed film “You Can Count on Me” (2000) that garnered widespread recognition and her first Academy Award nomination.
Over the years, Linney has consistently delivered stellar performances, earning multiple accolades, including three Academy Award nominations, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. Her filmography includes standout roles in “The Truman Show” (1998), “Mystic River” (2003), and “Kinsey” (2004).
On the small screen, Linney has left an indelible mark with her portrayal of complex characters in series like “The Big C” (2010–2013) and “Ozark” (2017–2021), the latter earning her widespread acclaim and Emmy nominations.
Off-screen, Linney is known for her philanthropy work and advocacy for various causes. With her talent, grace, and dedication to her craft, Laura Linney remains a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Laura Linney’s 5 most popular quotes
- It is always good to explore the stuff you don’t agree with, to try and understand a different lifestyle or foreign worldview. I like to be challenged in that way, and always end up learning something I didn’t know.
- Traits like humility, courage, and empathy are easily overlooked – but it’s immensely important to find them in your closest relationships.
- You have a lot more to give, the older you get. And you want to give it. I mean, some people want to give it. But there is a desire to pass down, to have a hand in the past and a hand in the future. There’s a continuum.
- I believe that no matter what you do in life, if you learn the basics through theater, it will help you in everything else – problem solving, communication, discipline, all of that stuff.
- Comedy is a way to make sense of chaos. It’s a way of dealing with things that are overwhelming, that threaten you; it’s a way to survive and get closer to the truth.
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