Actor
Laura Linney
- Born: 5 February 1964, New York City, New York, USA
- Estimated net worth: $10 million
Laura Linney is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatility in drama and comedy. She gained recognition for her roles in films like 'The Savages' and 'You Can Count on Me', showcasing her powerful performances. With a distinctive voice and…
Laura Linney: best films and shows
About Laura Linney
Laura Linney is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatility in drama and comedy. She gained recognition for her roles in films like 'The Savages' and 'You Can Count on Me', showcasing her powerful performances. With a distinctive voice and emotional depth, Linney has earned multiple awards, including several Primetime Emmys and a Golden Globe, solidifying her reputation in the industry.
- Born
- 5 February 1964, New York City, New York, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
- Spouses
- Marc Schauer (2009-present)
- Children
- 1, Bennett Schauer
- Parents
- Romulus Linney, Ann Linney
- Estimated net worth
- $10 million
Fun facts about Laura Linney
- Laura Linney's father, Romulus Linney, was a prominent playwright, which influenced her early interest in acting.
- In addition to acting, Linney has also worked as a producer on various projects, showcasing her multifaceted talents.
Famous Laura Linney quotes
“I think that the most important thing is to be true to yourself.”
“You have to be very careful when you start to change the world.”
“I think you have to be willing to be vulnerable.”
Laura Linney: coming up
- Onwards and Sideways (Movie, Emma Dretzin)6 November 2026
- Rode to Ruin (Movie)3 July 2027
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Laura Linney filmography
Cast (121)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Rode to Ruin Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Onwards and Sideways Movie | Emma Dretzin | |
| 2026 | Lanterns TV | Lianna | 8.3 |
| 2026 | Euphoria: A Look Back Movie | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 4.7 |
| 2026 | American Classic TV | Kristen Forrest Bean | 5.8 |
| 2025 | The American Revolution TV | Sarah Logan Fisher / Sarah Morris Mifflin / Eliza Wilkinson / Eliza Lucas Pickney (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2024 | Wildcat Movie | Regina O'Connor | 5.7 |
| 2024 | Suncoast Movie | Kristine | 6.7 |
| 2023 | The Miracle Club Movie | Chrissie Ahearn | 6.3 |
| 2023 | Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields TV | Self | 7.5 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Laughter & Secrets of Love Actually: 20 Years Later - A Diane Sawyer Special Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Bonnie Movie | Self | 5.2 |
| 2022 | A Farewell to Ozark Movie | Self | 6.6 |
| 2022 | Be My Guest with Ina Garten TV | Self | 7.7 |
| 2020 | Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment Movie | Narrator | |
| 2020 | The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America Movie | Hannah Pitt | 10.0 |
| 2020 | Falling Movie | Sarah (45 Yrs) | 6.4 |
| 2020 | The Vote TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2020 | Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy Movie | Self | |
| 2020 | Coronavirus, Explained TV | Self - Narrator | 7.0 |
| 2020 | The Roads Not Taken Movie | Rita | 5.5 |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2019 | Tales of the City TV | Mary Ann Singleton | 6.8 |
| 2018 | Olympia Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2018 | Sink Sank Sunk TV | Mitzi Mills | 1.0 |
| 2017 | Ozark TV | Wendy Byrde | 8.2 |
| 2017 | The Dinner Movie | Claire Lohman | 4.5 |
| 2017 | Red Nose Day Actually Movie | Sarah (US version) | 7.0 |
| 2017 | The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 2017 | Masterpiece TV | Self - Narrator | 9.0 |
| 2016 | Nocturnal Animals Movie | Anne Sutton | 7.4 |
| 2016 | Sully Movie | Lorrie Sullenberger | 7.2 |
| 2016 | Genius Movie | Louise Saunders | 6.5 |
| 2016 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Movie | Chief Vincent | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Mr. Holmes Movie | Mrs. Munro | 6.5 |
| 2015 | The Late Late Show with James Corden TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2014 | Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TV | Self | 4.2 |
| 2014 | The Men in Blazers Show TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2014 | BoJack Horseman TV | Laura Linney (voice) | 8.5 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 2013 | The Fifth Estate Movie | Sarah Shaw | 6.0 |
| 2013 | Morning Movie | Doctor Goodman | 4.2 |
| 2013 | Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy Movie | Self - Letter Reader | 6.6 |
| 2012 | Hyde Park on Hudson Movie | Daisy | 5.3 |
| 2012 | The Details Movie | Lila | 6.0 |
| 2012 | Finding Your Roots TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2011 | Arthur Christmas Movie | North Pole Computer (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2010 | The Big C TV | Cathy Jamison | 7.4 |
| 2010 | Sympathy for Delicious Movie | Nina Hogue | 5.7 |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TV | Self - Guest | 4.9 |
| 2009 | The City of Your Final Destination Movie | Caroline Gund | 5.6 |
| 2009 | We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial Movie | Self | 4.6 |
| 2008 | The Other Man Movie | Lisa | 5.4 |
| 2008 | John Adams TV | Abigail Adams | 7.7 |
| 2007 | The Savages Movie | Wendy Savage | 6.9 |
| 2007 | The Nanny Diaries Movie | Mrs. X | 6.4 |
| 2007 | The Hottest State Movie | Jesse | 5.5 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2007 | Breach Movie | Kate Burroughs | 6.6 |
| 2006 | Man of the Year Movie | Eleanor Green | 6.0 |
| 2006 | The Megan Mullally Show TV | Self - Guest | 4.7 |
| 2006 | Driving Lessons Movie | Laura Marshall | 6.1 |
| 2006 | Jindabyne Movie | Claire | 5.4 |
| 2006 | Annie Oakley Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2006 | The Armenian Genocide Movie | Maria Jacobsen (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | The Squid and the Whale Movie | Joan Berkman | 7.0 |
| 2005 | The Exorcism of Emily Rose Movie | Erin Bruner | 6.6 |
| 2005 | How's It Going to End - The Making of 'The Truman Show' Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Mary Pickford Movie | Narrator | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Doctor Gupta (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2004 | P.S. Movie | Louise Harrington | 5.6 |
| 2004 | Kinsey Movie | Clara McMillen | 6.6 |
| 2004 | Mystic River: Beneath the Surface Movie | Self | 9.5 |
| 2003 | Mystic River: From Page to Screen Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2003 | Mystic River Movie | Annabeth Markum | 7.7 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Love Actually Movie | Sarah | 7.1 |
| 2003 | The Life of David Gale Movie | Constance Hallaway | 7.4 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2002 | RI:SE TV | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 2002 | The Mothman Prophecies Movie | Connie Mills | 6.2 |
| 2002 | The Laramie Project Movie | Sherry Johnson | 6.2 |
| 2002 | Woodrow Wilson Movie | Self - voice | 8.0 |
| 2001 | Maze Movie | Callie | 5.8 |
| 2001 | F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams Movie | Zelda Fitzgerald | 5.0 |
| 2001 | Further Tales of the City TV | Mary Ann Singleton | 6.6 |
| 2001 | Wild Iris Movie | Iris Bravard | 7.4 |
| 2000 | The House of Mirth Movie | Bertha Dorset | 6.2 |
| 2000 | Running Mates Movie | Lauren Hartman | 5.2 |
| 2000 | You Can Count on Me Movie | Sammy | 6.9 |
| 1999 | Love Letters Movie | Melissa Gardner Cobb | 5.1 |
| 1999 | Lush Movie | Rachel Van Dyke | 5.0 |
| 1998 | The Truman Show: Tru-Talk Movie | Hannah Gill | 6.7 |
| 1998 | More Tales of the City TV | Mary Ann Singleton | 7.3 |
| 1998 | The Truman Show Movie | Meryl Burbank / Hannah Gill | 8.2 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Absolute Power Movie | Kate Whitney | 6.7 |
| 1997 | King of the Hill TV | Marlene (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Primal Fear Movie | Janet Venable | 7.7 |
| 1995 | Congo Movie | Dr. Karen Ross | 5.6 |
| 1994 | A Simple Twist of Fate Movie | Nancy Lambert Newland | 6.2 |
| 1993 | Tales of the City TV | Mary Ann Singleton | 7.7 |
| 1993 | Frasier TV | Mindy (voice) | 7.7 |
| 1993 | Frasier TV | Charlotte Connor | 7.7 |
| 1993 | Searching for Bobby Fischer Movie | School Teacher | 7.1 |
| 1993 | Dave Movie | Randi | 6.7 |
| 1993 | Blind Spot Movie | Phoebe | 6.2 |
| 1993 | Class of '61 Movie | Lily Magraw | 4.4 |
| 1992 | Lorenzo's Oil Movie | Young Teacher | 7.1 |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Martha Bowen | 7.3 |
| 1988 | American Experience TV | Narrator (voice) | 6.5 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self - Guest | 5.6 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Unknown character | 5.6 |
| 1985 | Assassins: A Film Concerning Rimbaud Movie | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Mary Ann Singleton | 6.6 |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Presenter | |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| TBA | The Joy of Sex Movie | Ruth Comfort |
Crew (6)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | American Classic TV | Executive Producer · Production | 5.8 |
| 2025 | Black Rabbit TV | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2019 | Tales of the City TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| 2017 | Ozark TV | Director · Directing | 8.2 |
| 2017 | Ozark TV | Co-Executive Producer · Production | 8.2 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Big C TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.4 |
Latest releases
- Euphoria: A Look Back2026 / TMDB 4.7
- Wildcat2024 / TMDB 5.7
- Suncoast2024 / TMDB 6.7
- The Miracle Club2023 / TMDB 6.3
- The Laughter & Secrets of Love Actually: 20 Years Later - A Diane Sawyer Special2022 / TMDB 7.0
- Bonnie2022 / TMDB 5.2
Questions about Laura Linney
What are some of Laura Linney's most notable films?
Laura Linney is known for notable films such as 'You Can Count on Me', 'The Savages', and 'The Truman Show'. Her performances have garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards.
Has Laura Linney won any major awards?
Yes, Laura Linney has won several major awards, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. She has also been nominated for Academy Awards for her performances.
What was Laura Linney's first film?
Laura Linney made her film debut in 'Lorenzo's Oil' in 1992, where she played a supporting role. This marked the beginning of her successful acting career.
How many children does Laura Linney have?
Laura Linney has one child, a son named Bennett Schauer, born in 2014. She keeps her personal life relatively private.
What is Laura Linney's estimated net worth?
Laura Linney's estimated net worth is approximately $10 million, reflecting her successful career in film, television, and theater.
What television series did Laura Linney star in?
Laura Linney starred in the acclaimed series 'Ozark', where she played the role of Wendy Byrde. Her performance earned her critical praise and several award nominations.
Has Laura Linney worked in theater?
Yes, Laura Linney has an extensive background in theater. She has performed in various stage productions, including 'The Crucible' and 'Time Stands Still', showcasing her stage acting skills.
What is Laura Linney's acting style?
Laura Linney's acting style is characterized by emotional depth and authenticity. She is known for her ability to portray complex characters with nuance and sensitivity.