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Laura Leggett Linney (born February 5, 1964) is an American actress. She is the recipient of several awards, including two Golden Globe Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards, and has been nominated for three Academy Awards and five Tony Awards.
Actress: The Big C. Laura Leggett Linney was born in New York City on February 5, 1964, into a theatre family. Her father was prominent playwright Romulus Linney, whose own great-grandfather was a congressman from North Carolina. Her mother, Miriam Anderson (Leggett), is a nurse.
Laura Linney is an American actress who has played roles in film, television and theater. Linney started her film career with minor roles in Lorenzo's Oil (1992), Dave (1993), Primal Fear (1996), and Absolute Power (1997). She rose to prominence earning Academy Award nominations for You Can Count on Me (2000), Kinsey (2004) and The Savages (2007).
Actress: The Big C. Laura Leggett Linney was born in New York City on February 5, 1964, into a theatre family. Her father was prominent playwright Romulus Linney, whose own great-grandfather was a congressman from North Carolina. Her mother, Miriam Anderson (Leggett), is a nurse.
Apr 29, 2024 · Laura Linney, American actress best known for playing strong yet vulnerable characters. Her notable credits included the TV miniseries Tales of the City and the films Primal Fear, The Truman Show, and You Can Count on Me. She also appeared on the TV series The Big C and Ozark.
Known For. Acting. Production. Directing. Laura Leggett Linney (born February 5, 1964) is an American actress. She is the recipient of several awards, including two Golden Globe Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards, and has been nominated for three Academy Awards and five Tony Awards.
American actress Laura Linney has been nominated and won numerous awards throughout her career in film, television, and stage. She has been the recipient of three Academy Award nominations for her performances in Kenneth Lonergan 's You Can Count on Me (2000), Bill Condon 's Kinsey (2004), and Tamara Jenkins ' Savages (2007).
