Laura Linney
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Laura Linney:
Video: Kristen Bell and Emily Goglia Perform WICKED and FROZEN Medley (Nov 22, 2024)
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Nov 21, 2024)
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon (Nov 7, 2024)
Video: Kristen Bell and Emily Goglia Perform WICKED and FROZEN Medley (Nov 22, 2024)
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Nov 21, 2024)
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon (Nov 7, 2024)
BIO
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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Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Premiere Production, 2020
Lucy Barton
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Birdie (Alternate)
Regina (Alternate)
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
Videos
Video: Go Behind Manhattan Theatre Club in New ALL ARTS Doc With Sarah Jessica Parker, André De Shields & More
by Michael Major - Sep 13, 2023
Video: Jessica Hecht Opens Up About Her Intimate Stagetime with Laura Linney
by Richard Ridge - Jun 7, 2023
Exclusive: Watch Santino Fontana, Sarah Stiles & More in New Horror Comedy Trailer
by Michael Major - May 18, 2023
Video: Laura Linney & Jessica Hecht Are Getting Ready to Return to Broadway in SUMMER, 1976
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 19, 2023
VIDEO: Ben Platt & Kristen Bell Star in THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING Trailer
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2022
VIDEO: CBS MORNINGS Spotlights Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward Ahead of THE LAST MOVIE STARS Series
by Michael Major - Jul 18, 2022
VIDEO: Rehearsal Footage of David Mamet's THE WOODS at Southwark Playhouse
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 19, 2022
VIDEO: Kristen Bell Discusses Her Husband's Struggle With Addiction on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 15, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Watch Full Scenes from LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES with Laura Linney!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 8, 2020
VIDEO: Hear Audra McDonald, Laura Linney, & More in the Trailer for THE VOTE on PBS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 10, 2020
TV: Watch Highlights of Laura Linney in MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 15, 2020
TV: Laura Linney Gets Ready to Bring MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 13, 2019
VIDEO: Laura Linney Discusses the Challenges of Her One-Woman Show
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 3, 2019
VIDEO: Kristen Bell Gets Surprised By Her High School Drama Teacher on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 26, 2019
VIDEO: Kristen Bell Sings Through the History of Disney Songs With Jimmy Fallon
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2019
News
Video: Kristen Bell and Emily Goglia Perform WICKED and FROZEN Medley
Kristen Bell joined Emily Goglia for a guest appearance during her cabaret show at The Moon Room in Los Angeles earlier this week. The duo performed a medley of songs from Wicked and Frozen. Check out the video here!
Kristen Bell joined Emily Goglia for a guest appearance during her cabaret show at The Moon Room in Los Angeles earlier this week. The duo performed a medley of songs from Wicked and Frozen. Check out the video here!
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!
GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!
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.
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.
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!
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.”
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 the following awards: 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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