Laura Linney: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 54
- on screen
- 1985–2024
- box office
- $1.66B
- nominations
- 10
- average score
- 69
- Born
- February 5, 1964 (age 62)
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Full name
- Laura Leggett Linney
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1990-present
- Spouses
- David Adkins, Marc Schauer
- Children
- 1
The Best Laura Linney Movies
The highest-rated films Laura Linney is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Suncoast (2024) scores highest, at 74. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Laura Linney's Career in Numbers
Laura Linney's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Laura Linney works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Assassins: A Film Concerning Rimbaud (1985) to Suncoast (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Laura Linney Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 10
- 2000s 21
- 2010s 8
- 2020s 5
The 2000s were Laura Linney's busiest decade, with 21 films.
Laura Linney Movies by Genre
- Drama 20
- Biography 5
- Documentary 4
- Comedy 3
- Romance 3
- Tv movie 3
- Action 2
- Mystery 2
- History 1
- Family 1
Drama is the genre Laura Linney has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of biography (5).
Laura Linney Career Milestones
- First film
- Assassins: A Film Concerning Rimbaud 1985
- Biggest box office hit
- The Truman Show: Tru-Talk $264M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Suncoast Movie Echo Score 74
- Newest film
- Suncoast 2024
Laura Linney Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Laura Linney is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Laura Linney Movies as an Actor
45- 2024
Wildcat as Regina · Biography Worldwide box office: $564K Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2024
Suncoast as Kristine · Drama Movie Echo Score: 74 - 2023
The Miracle Club as Chrissie Ahearn · Comedy Worldwide box office: $7.5M Movie Echo Score: 59 - 2020
The Roads Not Taken as Rita · Drama Worldwide box office: $105K Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2020
The Vote Documentary - 2017
Red Nose Day Actually as Sarah (US version) · Romance - 2016
Sully Biography Worldwide box office: $244M - 2016
Genius Biography Worldwide box office: $7.44M - 2016
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Action Worldwide box office: $246M - 2015
Mr. Holmes Drama Worldwide box office: $29.4M - 2013
Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2012
Hyde Park on Hudson Biography Worldwide box office: $11M - 2012
The Details Comedy Worldwide box office: $63.6K - 2008
John Adams as Abigail Adams · Drama - 2007
The Savages Drama Worldwide box office: $10.7M - 2007
The Nanny Diaries Drama Worldwide box office: $47.8M - 2007
Jindabyne Drama Worldwide box office: $6.04M - 2006
Man of the Year Drama Worldwide box office: $42.5M - 2006
Driving Lessons Drama Worldwide box office: $1.3M - 2006
Annie Oakley as Narrator (voice) · History - 2005
The Exorcism of Emily Rose Drama Worldwide box office: $145M - 2005
Mary Pickford as Narrator · Documentary - 2004
Kinsey Biography Worldwide box office: $17.1M - 2004
P.S. Drama Worldwide box office: $273K - 2003
Mystic River Drama Worldwide box office: $157M - 2003
The Life of David Gale Drama Worldwide box office: $39M - 2002
The Mothman Prophecies Drama Worldwide box office: $55.3M - 2002
The Laramie Project as Sherry Johnson · Drama - 2002
Woodrow Wilson as voice · Documentary - 2001
Maze Romance Worldwide box office: $26K - 2001
Wild Iris as Iris Bravard · Drama - 2001
Further Tales of the City as Mary Ann Singleton · Mystery - 2000
You Can Count on Me Drama Worldwide box office: $11.2M - 2000
Running Mates as Lauren Hartman · Tv movie - 1999
Love Letters as Melissa Gardner Cobb · Romance - 1999
Lush as Rachel Van Dyke Worldwide box office: $2.76K - 1998
The Truman Show: Tru-Talk as Hannah Gill · Tv movie Worldwide box office: $264M - 1998
More Tales of the City as Mary Ann Singleton · Drama - 1996
Primal Fear Drama Worldwide box office: $103M - 1995
Congo Action Worldwide box office: $152M - 1994
A Simple Twist of Fate as Nancy Lambert Newland · Family Worldwide box office: $3.43M - 1993
Dave Comedy Worldwide box office: $63.3M - 1993
Blind Spot as Phoebe · Tv movie - 1993
Tales of the City as Mary Ann Singleton · Mystery - 1985
Assassins: A Film Concerning Rimbaud Drama
Laura Linney in Documentaries & Specials
9- 2023
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields as Self · Documentary - 2022
The Laughter & Secrets of Love Actually: 20 Years Later – A Diane Sawyer Special as Self · Documentary - 2022
Bonnie as Self · Documentary - 2020
Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy as Self · Documentary - 2018
Olympia as Herself · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2017
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin as Self - Actor · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 87 - 2009
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial as Self · Documentary - 2008
Mon Clown as Self (archive footage) · Tv movie - 2005
How’s It Going to End - The Making of ‘The Truman Show’ as Self · Documentary
Laura Linney: Awards & Nominations
10 nominations across 6 award bodies, from 2001 to 2008. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Oscars 3 nominations -
Spirit Awards 2 nominations -
Actor Awards (SAG) 2 nominations -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination -
BAFTA 1 nomination
- 80th Academy Awards
- Laura Linney: Nominated Best Actress The Savages
- 21st Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Laura Linney: Nominated Best Female Lead The Squid and the Whale
- 77th Academy Awards
- Laura Linney: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Kinsey
- 10th Critics' Choice Awards
- Laura Linney: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Kinsey
- 11th Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Laura Linney: Nominated Outstanding Supporting Female Actor Kinsey
- 62nd Golden Globe Awards
- Laura Linney: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actress) Kinsey
- 57th British Academy Film Awards
- Laura Linney: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Mystic River
- 73rd Academy Awards
- Laura Linney: Nominated Best Actress You Can Count on Me
- 7th Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Laura Linney: Nominated Outstanding Leading Female Actor You Can Count on Me
- 16th Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Laura Linney: Nominated Best Female Lead You Can Count on Me
Who Is Laura Linney?
Laura Linney was born in New York City, U.S. in 1964 and is 62 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
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.
Who Laura Linney Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Laura Linney shares the most films with. Olympia Dukakis comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Liam Neeson (3).
Laura Linney: Questions & Answers
How many movies Laura Linney has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Laura Linney been in?
Laura Linney is credited on 54 films, from 1985 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Laura Linney's highest-grossing movie?
The Truman Show: Tru-Talk (1998) is Laura Linney's biggest box office hit, with $264M worldwide, ahead of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016) ($246M). Across every film with box office figures, Laura Linney's movies have made $1.66B.
Laura Linney's biggest hits What is the best Laura Linney movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Laura Linney's best-rated film is The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin (2017) with a score of 87, followed by Olympia (2018) (78).
Best Laura Linney movies, ranked Has Laura Linney won an Oscar?
Laura Linney has been nominated for 3 Oscars but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Laura Linney has 0 wins from 10 nominations.
How old is Laura Linney?
Laura Linney is 62 years old, born on February 5, 1964 in New York City, U.S..
What is Laura Linney's newest movie?
The most recent film on Laura Linney's filmography is Wildcat (2024), in the role of Regina.
Who does Laura Linney work with most often?
Laura Linney shares the most films with Olympia Dukakis (5 films), Liam Neeson (3 films) and Kevin Kline (2 films).
The Best Laura Linney Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 54 credits.
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