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Linda Carroll Hamilton is a distinguished American actress, distinguished for her portrayals of resilient and resilient characters. She began her film career in 1979, gaining fame through her prominent role as Sarah Connor in the iconic Terminator franchise, including The Terminator (1984), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), and Terminator: Dark Fate (2019). Over the years, she has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations, such as the Saturn Awards, MTV Movie Awards, and a Satellite Award, alongside nominations for world-renowned Golden Globes and Primetime Emmy. Beyond her Terminator stint, Hamilton has displayed her versatility in a broad spectrum of films and TV shows. Her other notable performances include roles in Children of the Corn (1984), Black Moon Rising, King Kong Lives, Mr. Destiny (1990), Dante's Peak (1997), and The Kid & I (2005). She also played recurring roles on TV, such as Catherine Chandler in Beauty and the Beast (1987–1989) and Mary Elizabeth Bartowski on NBC's Chuck (2010–2012). Her stage work includes Laura (Tiffany Theater, 2000) and The Night of the Iguana (Berkshire Theatre, 2006).
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Given Name: Linda Carroll Hamilton
Born: Salisbury, Maryland, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: September 26, 1956
Occupations: Actress
Years Active: 1979-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Bruce Abbott, James Cameron
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The Terminator
Dante's Peak
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Terminator: Dark Fate
Children of the Corn
Mr. Destiny
Curvature
Easy Does It
Black Moon Rising
King Kong Lives
Osiris
DC Showcase: Jonah Hex
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Bad Behavior
Bermuda Tentacles
Alistair MacLean’s Air Force One Is Down
A Sunday Horse
Easy Does It
A Girl Thing
Other Voices: Creating ‘The Terminator’
Skeletons in the Closet
Missing in America
Sex & Mrs. X
Home by Christmas
Harvesting Horror: Children of the Corn
Broken
Thief
The Making of ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’
Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case
Tag: The Assassination Game
Wishman
The Stone Boy
Secret Weapons
Go Toward the Light
Club Med
Go Toward the Light
Silent Fall
Club Med
T2: More Than Meets the Eye
Separate Lives
Shadow Conspiracy
On the Line
Night-Flowers
The Color of Courage
Holy Water
Batman Beyond: The Movie
A Mother’s Prayer
Point Last Seen
The Secret Life of Girls
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