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Laura Linney

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Laura Linney is an American actress who works in film, television and theatre. She was most recently seen in Season 2 of “Ozark,” a Netflix original series where she plays Wendy Byrde opposite Jason Bateman and Julia Garner. Season 3 is set to premiere in late 2019. Also debuting in 2019 is the highly anticipated Netflix revival of “Tales of the City,” for which she served as an executive producer and will star opposite Olympia Dukakis and Ellen Paige. Laura is currently working on the film Molly opposite Elle Fanning and Salma Hayek, slated to premiere in 2020. In June 2018 Laura made her London theatre debut in Richard Eyre’s limited three-week run of My Name Is Lucy Barton, the stage play adapted from the Elizabeth Strout novel of the same name, and opened to rave reviews. Back by popular demand, the show returned to the London stage in 2019. Linney’s numerous film credits include, The Dinner, Nocturnal Animals, Sully, Genius, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, You Can Count On Me, Kinsey, The Savages, The Fifth Estate, Hyde Park On Hudson, The Squid And The Whale, Mystic River, Absolute Power, The Truman Show, Primal Fear, The Mothman Prophecies, Love Actually, P.S., The House Of Mirth, The Details and Congo, among many others. Laura starred in and served as an executive producer for the Showtime Series “The Big C” for four seasons for which she won a few awards. She also won multiple awards for her portrayal of Abigail Adams in the HBO miniseries “John Adams,” directed by Tom Hooper. Early in her career, she starred as Mary Ann Singleton in Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City series, a job for which she continues to be most grateful and proud. She appeared as Kelsey Grammer’s final girlfriend in the last six episodes of “Frasier” was directed by Stanley Donen in Love Letters, and starred opposite Joanne Woodward in Blind Spot. She has also appeared in many Broadway productions, most notably Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes, Time Stands Still and Sight Unseen, directed by Daniel Sullivan and written by Donald Margulies at MTC. Additional credits include Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, directed by Richard Eyre opposite Liam Neeson, Six Degrees of Separation, Honour, Uncle Vanya, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Holiday and The Seagull. Linney has been nominated three times for an Academy Award, four times for a Tony Award, six times for a SAG award, once for a BAFTA Award, and five times for a Golden Globe. She has won one Screen Actors Guild Award, one National Board of Review Award, two Golden Globes and four Emmy Awards. She holds two honorary Doctorates from her alma maters, Brown University and The Juilliard School.



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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club World Premiere Broadway Production, 2023
Performer

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Premiere Production, 2020
Lucy Barton

[London]
London Premiere Production, 2018
Lucy Barton

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Birdie (Alternate)

Regina (Alternate)

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2010
Sarah Goodwin

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2010
Sarah Goodwin

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
La Marquise de Merteuil

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2004
Patricia

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Elizabeth Proctor

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2000
Yelena Andreyevna

[Broadway]
1998
Claudia

[Broadway]
1995
Linda Seton

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Thea Elvsted

[Broadway]
1992
Nina

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Grete

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Sheila

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1990
Tess [Replacement]


Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Laura Linney, Summer, 1976


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Laura Linney, My Name is Lucy Barton


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Laura Linney, My Name is Lucy Barton

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Laura Linney, My Name is Lucy Barton


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laura Linney, The Little Foxes

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Laura Linney, The Little Foxes


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laura Linney, The Little Foxes

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Laura Linney, Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laura Linney, Time Stands Still

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laura Linney, Time Stands Still

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Laura Linney, Time Stands Still

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laura Linney, Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laura Linney , Sight Unseen

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Laura Linney, Sight Unseen

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laura Linney, The Crucible

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Laura Linney, The Crucible

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laura Linney, Uncle Vanya

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Laura Linney, Sight Unseen


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1992 - Performance

Laura Linney, Sight Unseen

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News


Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon

The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
Teaneck International Film Festival Announces 2024 Program

Discover the 2024 Teaneck International Film Festival, themed 'Activism: Making Change,' from November 7-14. Enjoy over 25 films, discussions, and events with industry guests in Teaneck, NJ.
Video: Kristen Bell Reveals Which Musicals Her Daughter Wanted to See for Her First Broadway Trip

Kristen Bell visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday to discuss starring in her latest film project Nobody Wants This. Also on the show, the performer told Meyers about a recent weekend she spent with her daughter attending a slew of Broadway shows. Watch the interview!
Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson & More Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY

Joining Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald and Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein in GYPSY are Joy Woods as “Louise,” Jordan Tyson as “June,” Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as “Tessie Tura,” Lili Thomas as “Miss Mazeppa,” and Mylinda Hull as “Miss Electra.”
Miranda Melhado Joins the Cast of NOT ABOUT EVE at Atlantic Theater Company

Miranda Melhado joins the cast of Karl O’Brian Williams’ award-winning drama NOT ABOUT EVE for a staged reading at Atlantic Theater Company's Caribbean MixFest. 
Miranda Melhado Joins the Cast of NOT ABOUT EVE at Atlantic Theater Company

Miranda Melhado joins the cast of Karl O’Brian Williams’ award-winning drama NOT ABOUT EVE for a staged reading at Atlantic Theater Company's Caribbean MixFest. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Maev Beaty Leads the Canadian Premiere of I AM LUCY BARTON

Maev Beaty stars in I AM LUCY BARTON, based on Elizabeth Strout's best-selling book.
Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon to be Honored at York Theatre Company Gala

The York Theatre Company will honor Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon at their Gala Evening. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Ina Garten Makes Multi-Year Deal With Food Network

The next season of Be My Guest will launch in the fall with guests including chef and restaurateur Bobby Flay, award-winning actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and late-night’s Stephen Colbert & Evie McGee Colbert, plus more.
Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE Headed to Broadway as Part of Second Stage's Fall Season

Leslye Headland's Cult of Love is headed to Broadway later this year as part of Second Stage Theater's upcoming fall season. Additionally, Donald Margulies’ Lunar Eclipse will open off-Broadway this fall.
Review: HOLMES & WATSON at Laguna Playhouse

Lovers of Agatha Christie, Knives Out, Michael Connelly, and of course, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, will be absolutely delighted by this fiendish period mystery starring everyone’s favorite sleuth and cocaine addict.
LOVE, ACTUALLY Live In Concert Announces UK Tour

Experience LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE IN CONCERT with a full orchestra on a UK-wide 13-date tour this Christmas season.
MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON Makes South African Premiere This August

How Now Brown Cow will present the multiple award-winning My Name Is Lucy Barton this August. Learn more about where to catch the production here!
TOOTSIE Stars Santino Fontana and Sarah Stiles Star In BRENDA AND BILLY (AND THE POTHOS PLANT), Streaming This Week

Catch the online premiere of BRENDA AND BILLY (AND THE POTHOS PLANT), featuring performances by Santino Fontana and Sarah Stiles. Don't miss this exciting digital event.
Lewis Black Comes to the Overture Center in October

Two-time Grammy Award winning Comedian Lewis Black releases additional dates for his GOODBYE YELLER BRICK ROAD, THE FINAL TOUR that will include shows throughout North America and Europe—including a stop at Overture Center on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. in Capitol Theater.
Lewis Black Comes to DPAC in October

After 35+ years of touring, two-time Grammy Award winning comedian Lewis Black is parking his tour bus for good after this year, marking the end of his legendary world touring career. But, before he ends this final tour, he’s added more dates to his 2024 roster, including a show at DPAC on Friday, October 25, 2024. 
Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht to Star in IRONWEED at BAM

On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
BATHHOUSE.PPTX Extended at the Flea Theater Through Early May

The Flea will present a two-week extension of the world-premiere production BATHHOUSE.PPTX. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
International Producer and Industry Pioneer Toby Simkin Passes Away at 59

Simkin is perhaps best known for his work in ushering the theatre industry into the internet age in the 1990s, creating the first online ticketing system.
Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Laura Linney been in?

Laura Linney has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

How many West End shows has Laura Linney been in?

Laura Linney has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Laura Linney been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Summer, 1976, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for My Name is Lucy Barton, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Name is Lucy Barton, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for My Name is Lucy Barton, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Little Foxes, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Little Foxes, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Little Foxes, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Time Stands Still , Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Time Stands Still, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Time Stands Still, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sight Unseen, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Sight Unseen, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Crucible , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Crucible, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Sight Unseen and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Sight Unseen.

What awards has Laura Linney won?

Laura Linney has won several awards, including Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for My Name is Lucy Barton, Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for My Name is Lucy Barton, Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Little Foxes, Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Little Foxes, and a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Sight Unseen.

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