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Laura Linney
Also known as Laura Leggett Linney
Career
Active 1990 – present
Biography
About Laura Linney
Laura Linney presents a classic, refined look that has become her signature across decades of stage and screen work. With blonde hair, blue eyes, and a slim build, she carries an effortlessly elegant presence that suits both dramatic roles and lighter fare. Standing at 5'7" and weighing 126 lbs, her proportions have remained remarkably consistent throughout her career, a testament to her disciplined approach to her craft.
Linney's professional journey began on Broadway in 1990, and she quickly established herself as a formidable stage actress, earning Tony Award nominations for revivals and original productions alike. Her television work has been equally distinguished, with Emmy wins for Wild Iris, Frasier, John Adams, and The Big C, the latter of which she also starred in from 2010 to 2013. More recently, she gained widespread recognition for her role in the Netflix crime series Ozark, which ran from 2017 to 2022. On the big screen, she has delivered memorable performances in films such as The Truman Show, Mystic River, and Love Actually, and earned Academy Award nominations for You Can Count on Me, Kinsey, and The Savages. Her film debut came with a minor role in Lorenzo's Oil in 1992.
Beyond her acting, Linney has also worked as a producer and maintains an active presence on Instagram, where she shares glimpses of her life and projects with over 388,000 followers. She is American, born in Manhattan, New York, and has been active in the industry since 1990. Her accolades include two Golden Globe Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards, underscoring her enduring impact on entertainment.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1990-present (started around 26 years old; 36 years active)
- Birthplace
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 126 lbs (or 57 kg)
- Measurements
- 35–26–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.76
- Bra/Cup Size
- C
- Tattoos
- none
- Piercings
- none
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 388k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
What are some of Laura Linney's most notable awards?
She has won two Golden Globe Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards, and has been nominated for three Academy Awards and five Tony Awards.
In which Broadway productions has Laura Linney been nominated for a Tony?
She received Tony nominations for The Crucible (2002), Sight Unseen (2004), Time Stands Still (2010), The Little Foxes (2017), and My Name Is Lucy Barton (2020).
What are some of Laura Linney's notable film roles?
She is known for performances in Primal Fear, The Truman Show, Mystic River, Love Actually, The Squid and the Whale, The Nanny Diaries, Hyde Park on Hudson, Mr. Holmes, Sully, and Nocturnal Animals.
Did you know
- Laura Linney made her film debut with a minor role in Lorenzo's Oil (1992).
- She has been active in the entertainment industry since 1990, starting on Broadway.
- Her Instagram following has grown from 372,000 in February 2024 to over 388,000 as of March 2026.
- She has no tattoos or piercings, which is notable for an actress often in the public eye.
- Her measurements are 35–26–34, with a bra cup size of C.
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