Scene from The Big C / TV series (2010)

Alternate Names: לורה ליני, لورا لینی, 蘿拉·琳妮, 로라 리니

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Assassins: A Film Concerning Rimbaud (1985) as

Most Important Roles:

• Absolute Power (1997) as Kate Whitney
• Mystic River (2003) as Annabeth Markum
• Love Actually (2003) as Sarah
• Primal Fear (1996) as Janet Venable
• Congo (1995) as Dr. Karen Ross
• Wildcat (2024) as Regina O'Connor
• Lorenzo's Oil (1992) as Young Teacher
• The Mothman Prophecies (2002) as Connie Mills
• The Squid and the Whale (2005) as Joan Berkman
• Breach (2007) as Kate Burroughs

Career Highlights:

• Absolute Power (1997)
• Mystic River (2003)
• Love Actually (2003)
• Primal Fear (1996)
• Congo (1995)
• Wildcat (2024)
• Lorenzo's Oil (1992)
• The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
• The Squid and the Whale (2005)
• Breach (2007)

Awards:

• Theatre World Award (1992)
• Golden Globe Awards (2009)
• Crystal Award (2013)
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (2002)
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (2008)
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (2013)
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (2004)
• Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laura Leggett Linney, born February 5, 1964 in New York City, USA, is an accomplished American actress known for her extensive work on stage and screen. She has been nominated for numerous awards, winning four Primetime Emmy Awards for her roles in 'Wild Iris' (2001), 'Frasier' (2003–04), 'John Adams' (2008), and 'The Big C' (2010–2013). Linney has also been nominated for three Academy Awards, including for her performances in 'You Can Count on Me' (2000) and 'Kinsey' (2004). She is notably known for her role in the film 'Love Actually' (2003), among many other notable roles.