Laura Linney
Laura Linney is an American actress known for nuanced performances in film, television, and theater.
Her work spans prestige dramas and literary adaptations: The Truman Show, You Can Count on Me, Ozark.
A four-time Emmy winner and three-time Oscar nominee, she's regarded as one of her generation's most accomplished character actors.
Broadway excellence recognition
- Emmy AwardTelevision excellence recognition
- Golden GlobeFilm and television prize
- JuilliardPrestigious performing arts conservatory
- OzarkSouth-central American highlands
Love Actually · The Truman Show · Mystic River · Kinsey · John Adams · character actress · leading lady · ensemble cast
Manhattan theatrical district
- stageRaised performance platform
- playwrightAuthor of stage dramas
- The CrucibleDrama about witch accusations
- revivalReturn after decline
Television industry accolade
- nominationFormal candidate selection
- Golden Globe winnerEntertainment award recipient
- Screen Actors GuildEntertainment industry labor union
- Tony AwardBroadway excellence recognition
miniseries · ceremony · trophy · recognition · critical acclaim · prestige · achievement
- SarahFemale name, Hebrew origin
- dramatic rolesCharacters actors portray
- maternal figuresWomen in caregiving roles
Tony Award
Broadway excellence recognition
- Emmy AwardTelevision excellence recognition
- Golden GlobeFilm and television prize
- JuilliardPrestigious performing arts conservatory
Ozark · Love Actually · The Truman Show · Mystic River · Kinsey · John Adams · character actress · leading lady · ensemble cast · prestige drama
Broadway
Manhattan theatrical district
- stageRaised performance platform
- playwrightAuthor of stage dramas
- The CrucibleDrama about witch accusations
Emmy
Television industry accolade
- nominationFormal candidate selection
- Golden Globe winnerEntertainment award recipient
- Screen Actors GuildEntertainment industry labor union
Tony Award · miniseries · ceremony · trophy · recognition · critical acclaim · prestige · achievement
Abigail Adams
- SarahFemale name, Hebrew origin
- dramatic rolesCharacters actors portray
- maternal figuresWomen in caregiving roles
Laura LinneyJim Carrey
Adam Sandler · Will Ferrell · Rob Schneider · Melissa McCarthy · Kevin Hart