Actor

Linda Hamilton: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 47
on screen: 1979–2025
box office: $1.08B
nomination: 1
average score: 57

Born: September 26, 1956 (age 70)
Birthplace: Salisbury, Maryland, U.S.
Full name: Linda Carroll Hamilton
Citizenship: United States
Occupations: Actress
Years active: 1979-present
Spouses: Bruce Abbott, James Cameron
Children: 2

Biggest hits

The Best Linda Hamilton Movies

The films of Linda Hamilton that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) leads with $518M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Linda Hamilton's Career in Numbers

Linda Hamilton's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Linda Hamilton works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Night-Flowers (1979) to Osiris (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Linda Hamilton Movies by Decade

1970s 1
1980s 11
1990s 12
2000s 9
2010s 9
2020s 2

The 1990s were Linda Hamilton's busiest decade, with 12 films.

Linda Hamilton Movies by Genre

Drama 13
Action 7
Tv movie 6
Thriller 4
Sci-Fi 2
Adventure 1
Crime 1
Western 1
Comedy 1
Documentary 1

Drama is the genre Linda Hamilton has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of action (7).

Linda Hamilton Career Milestones

First film: Night-Flowers 1979
Biggest box office hit: Terminator 2: Judgment Day $518M worldwide
Best-rated film: Osiris Movie Echo Score 64
Newest film: Osiris 2025

47 credits

Linda Hamilton Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Linda Hamilton is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Linda Hamilton Movies as an Actor

Linda Hamilton in Documentaries & Specials

1 nomination

Linda Hamilton: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

46th Saturn Awards
- Linda Hamilton: Nominated Best Supporting Actress in a Film Terminator: Dark Fate

Biography

Who Is Linda Hamilton?

Linda Hamilton was born in Salisbury, Maryland, U.S. in 1956 and is 70 years old. Credited on films since 1979, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

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).

Works with

Who Linda Hamilton Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Linda Hamilton shares the most films with. Arnold Schwarzenegger comes first, with 7 films together, followed by James Cameron (5).

FAQ

Linda Hamilton: Questions & Answers

How many movies Linda Hamilton has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Linda Hamilton been in?

Linda Hamilton is credited on 47 films, from 1979 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Linda Hamilton's highest-grossing movie?

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) is Linda Hamilton's biggest box office hit, with $518M worldwide, ahead of Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) ($261M). Across every film with box office figures, Linda Hamilton's movies have made $1.08B.

Linda Hamilton's biggest hits

What is the best Linda Hamilton movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Linda Hamilton's best-rated film is Osiris (2025) with a score of 64, followed by Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) (56).

Best Linda Hamilton movies, ranked

Has Linda Hamilton won an Oscar?

Linda Hamilton has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Linda Hamilton has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Linda Hamilton?

Linda Hamilton is 70 years old, born on September 26, 1956 in Salisbury, Maryland, U.S..

What is Linda Hamilton's newest movie?

The most recent film on Linda Hamilton's filmography is Osiris (2025), in the role of Anya.

Who does Linda Hamilton work with most often?

Linda Hamilton shares the most films with Arnold Schwarzenegger (7 films), James Cameron (5 films) and Michael Biehn (3 films).

The Best Linda Hamilton Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 47 credits.

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