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Laura Linney
Laura Leggett Linney (born February 5, 1964) is an American actress who has been active in the industry since 1990. Renowned for her performances in both film and theatre, she is the recipient of multiple awards, including two Golden Globe Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards. She has also been nominated for three Academy Awards and five Tony Awards. Linney's career took off with her Broadway debut in 1990, leading to numerous accolades for performances in productions such as "The Crucible", "Sight Unseen", and "Time Stands Still".
In 1992, Linney marked her film debut with a minor role in 'Lorenzo's Oil'. Her subsequent performances in movies like "You Can Count on Me", "Kinsey", and "The Savages" earned her Academy Award nominations. Linney's vast filmography includes acclaimed films such as "The Truman Show", "Mystic River", and "Love Actually". Linney was born and raised in New York City, and her deep passion for acting led her to attend distinguished institutions like Brown University and Juilliard School. She entered the entertainment world initially by working with a local theatre group at the age of eleven and made her professional stage debut in 1990, marking the beginning of an illustrious career.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Laura Leggett Linney
Born: New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: February 5, 1964
Occupations: Actress
Years Active: 1990-present
Children: 1
Spouses: David Adkins, Marc Schauer
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Awards and Nominations Received by Laura Linney
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actress)
KinseyMovies Featuring Laura Linney
You Can Count on Me
Man of the Year
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
The Life of David Gale
The Miracle Club
The Savages
Mr. Holmes
The Roads Not Taken
Jindabyne
Driving Lessons
Hyde Park on Hudson
Kinsey
Sully
Mystic River
P.S.
Congo
The Details
Dave
Primal Fear
Genius
The Nanny Diaries
The Mothman Prophecies
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin
Maze
Suncoast
Wildcat
Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy
Red Nose Day Actually
Olympia
Running Mates
Wild Iris
Further Tales of the City
Woodrow Wilson
The Laramie Project
How’s It Going to End - The Making of ‘The Truman Show’
Annie Oakley
Mary Pickford
Assassins: A Film Concerning Rimbaud
Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy
The Vote
Bonnie
The Laughter & Secrets of Love Actually: 20 Years Later – A Diane Sawyer Special
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
The Vote
Tales of the City
Mon Clown
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Lush
A Simple Twist of Fate
Blind Spot
Love Letters
More Tales of the City
John Adams
The Truman Show: Tru-Talk
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