Linda Hunt Age, Birthday & Biography

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📋 Linda Hunt — Personal Information

Full Birth Name	Lydia Susanna Hunter
Stage Name	Linda Hunt
Date of Birth	April 2, 1945
Birth Year	1945
Day Born	Monday
Birth City	Morristown
Birth Country	United States
Place of Birth	Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Nationality	American
Gender	Female
Zodiac Sign	♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster
Generation	Silent Generation
Height	145 cm (4'9")
Profession	Actress

📖 Linda Hunt Biography

Linda Hunt is a highly acclaimed American actress known for her distinctive voice and commanding screen presence. She made her feature film debut in the 1980 production of Popeye. Her breakthrough role came in 1982 when she portrayed Billy Kwan in The Year of Living Dangerously. This performance earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the first person to win an Oscar for playing a character of the opposite sex. Throughout her career, she has appeared in numerous films including Dune, Kindergarten Cop, and Pocahontas. Hunt is also widely recognized for her long-running role as Henrietta 'Hetty' Lange on the television series NCIS: Los Angeles. Her work in television has garnered her multiple Teen Choice Award nominations. She has also provided her unique voice for various animated projects and narrations. Hunt has been married to therapist Karen Kline since 2008. She remains a respected figure in the entertainment industry for her versatility and dedication to her craft.