Actress
Linda Hamilton
- Born: 26 September 1956, Salisbury, Maryland, USA
- Estimated net worth: $70 million
Linda Hamilton is an American actress known for her iconic role as Sarah Connor in the Terminator franchise. She gained fame in the late 1980s and 1990s with her powerful performances in action and science fiction films. Hamilton is celebrated for her strong…
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About Linda Hamilton
Linda Hamilton is an American actress known for her iconic role as Sarah Connor in the Terminator franchise. She gained fame in the late 1980s and 1990s with her powerful performances in action and science fiction films. Hamilton is celebrated for her strong presence and distinctive voice, which contributed to her reputation as a formidable leading lady in Hollywood.
- Born
- 26 September 1956, Salisbury, Maryland, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
- Spouses
- James Cameron (1997-1999)
- Children
- 1, Dalton Abbott
- Parents
- Carol Hamilton, Charles Hamilton
- Estimated net worth
- $70 million
Fun facts about Linda Hamilton
- Linda Hamilton has a twin sister named Leslie Hamilton Gearren.
- She trained extensively for her role in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, gaining significant muscle to portray a strong female lead.
Famous Linda Hamilton quotes
“I'll be back.”
“No fate but what we make for ourselves.”
“You don't know what you're dealing with.”
Linda Hamilton filmography
Cast (103)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Trust Me, I'm a Doctor Movie | Ellyn Garafalo | |
| 2026 | One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 Movie | Self - Dr. Kay | 7.2 |
| 2025 | Osiris Movie | Anya | 6.1 |
| 2025 | Jack & Lou: A Gangster Love Story Movie | Louise Rolfe | |
| 2023 | Arnold TV | Self | 7.9 |
| 2022 | Dark Winds TV | Barbara Sena | 7.5 |
| 2021 | Resident Alien TV | General Eleanor McCallister | 7.8 |
| 2020 | Easy Does It Movie | King George | 3.3 |
| 2019 | Terminator: Dark Fate Movie | Sarah Connor | 6.4 |
| 2018 | Goblin Boy News Movie | Sarah Connor (archive footage) |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Curvature Movie | Florence | 4.9 |
| 2017 | Shoot Me Nicely Movie | Layla | |
| 2016 | Stranger Things TV | Dr. Kay | 8.5 |
| 2016 | A Sunday Horse Movie | Mrs. Walden | 6.3 |
| 2015 | The Late Late Show with James Corden TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2014 | Bermuda Tentacles Movie | Admiral Hansen | 4.0 |
| 2013 | Bad Behavior Movie | Margaret | 5.8 |
| 2013 | Alistair MacLean's Air Force One Is Down TV | President Harriet Rowntree | 4.8 |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen Movie | (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2010 | DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection Movie | Madame Lorraine (segment "Jonah Hex") (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2010 | Lost Girl TV | Acacia | 7.7 |
| 2010 | DC Showcase: Jonah Hex Movie | Madame Lorraine (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2010 | Refuge Movie | Amelia Philips | 5.0 |
| 2009 | Holy Water Movie | Cory Williams | 5.7 |
| 2009 | Terminator Salvation Movie | Sarah Connor (voice) (uncredited) | 6.1 |
| 2009 | Terminator Salvation Movie | Sarah Connor (voice over) (uncredited) | 6.1 |
| 2009 | In Your Dreams Movie | Georgie | 5.2 |
| 2009 | The Line TV | Carol | 3.5 |
| 2009 | A Call to Arms Movie | Self (voice) | 6.0 |
| 2007 | Broken Movie | Karen | 5.6 |
| 2007 | Chuck TV | Mary Elizabeth Bartowski | 7.7 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2006 | Home by Christmas Movie | Julie Bedford | 5.9 |
| 2006 | Thief TV | Roselyn Moore (archive footage, uncredited) | 6.6 |
| 2006 | Thief TV | Roselyn Moore | 6.6 |
| 2005 | The Kid & I Movie | Susan Mandeville | 5.2 |
| 2005 | Weeds TV | Linda | 7.5 |
| 2005 | Smile Movie | Bridgette | 5.1 |
| 2005 | Missing in America Movie | Kate | 5.7 |
| 2004 | Harvesting Horror: Children of the Corn Movie | (archival footage) | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2002 | Silent Night Movie | Elisabeth Vincken | 6.1 |
| 2001 | According to Jim TV | Melissa Evans | 6.5 |
| 2001 | Skeletons in the Closet Movie | Tina | 6.3 |
| 2001 | Other Voices: Creating 'The Terminator' Movie | Self | 5.9 |
| 2001 | Bailey's Mistake Movie | Liz Donovan | 6.2 |
| 2001 | A Girl Thing TV | Rachel Logan | 5.3 |
| 2000 | Buzz Lightyear of Star Command TV | Dr. Furbanna (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2000 | Sex & Mrs. X Movie | Joanna Scott | 6.0 |
| 1999 | The Secret Life of Girls Movie | Ruby Sanford | 6.5 |
| 1999 | The Color of Courage Movie | Anna Sipes | 6.0 |
| 1999 | Batman Beyond TV | Dr. Stephanie Lake (voice) | 8.2 |
| 1999 | Batman Beyond: The Movie Movie | Dr. Stephanie Lake (voice) | 7.2 |
| 1998 | Point Last Seen Movie | Rachel Myles | 7.0 |
| 1998 | Hercules TV | Nemesis (voice) | 6.8 |
| 1998 | So Graham Norton TV | Self | 7.4 |
| 1998 | Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Couples Movie | Marie Taquet | 5.0 |
| 1998 | Getting Close to the Show Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1998 | On the Line Movie | Jean Martin | 3.2 |
| 1998 | Robots Rising Movie | Narrator | 8.0 |
| 1997 | The New Batman Adventures TV | Susan Maguire (voice) | 8.1 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Dante's Peak Movie | Rachel Wando | 6.3 |
| 1997 | Shadow Conspiracy Movie | Amanda Givens | 4.9 |
| 1996 | Terminator: Battle Across Time Movie | Sarah Connor | |
| 1995 | The Way to Dusty Death Movie | Beth MacAlpine | 6.0 |
| 1995 | Separate Lives Movie | Lauren Porter / Lena | 4.8 |
| 1995 | A Mother's Prayer Movie | Rosemary Holmstrom | 8.6 |
| 1994 | Silent Fall Movie | Karen Rainer | 5.3 |
| 1993 | Frasier TV | Laura | 7.7 |
| 1993 | Frasier TV | Claire (voice) | 7.7 |
| 1993 | T2: More Than Meets the Eye Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 1991 | The Making of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 1991 | Terminator 2: Judgment Day Movie | Sarah Connor | 8.2 |
| 1990 | Mr. Destiny Movie | Ellen Burrows | 6.3 |
| 1990 | Romy Award TV | Self | 9.0 |
| 1988 | Go Toward the Light Movie | Claire Madison | 7.7 |
| 1987 | Beauty and the Beast TV | Catherine Chandler | 7.4 |
| 1986 | King Kong Lives Movie | Amy Franklin | 5.2 |
| 1986 | King Kong! The Living Legend Movie | Self | |
| 1986 | Black Moon Rising Movie | Nina | 5.5 |
| 1986 | Club Med Movie | Kate | 5.4 |
| 1985 | Secret Weapons Movie | Elena Koslov | 6.4 |
| 1985 | The Making of the Terminator Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1984 | The Terminator Movie | Sarah Connor | 7.7 |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote TV | Carol McDermott | 7.5 |
| 1984 | The Stone Boy Movie | Eva Crescent Moon Lady | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Children of the Corn Movie | Vicky | 5.7 |
| 1983 | Secrets of a Mother and Daughter Movie | Susan Decker | 7.0 |
| 1983 | Wishman Movie | Mattie MacGregor | 4.8 |
| 1982 | Country Gold Movie | Josie Greenwood | 8.0 |
| 1982 | Tag: The Assassination Game Movie | Susan Swayze | 5.5 |
| 1982 | Late Night with David Letterman TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 1982 | King's Crossing TV | Lauren Hollister | 6.5 |
| 1981 | Hill Street Blues TV | Unknown character | 7.6 |
| 1980 | Secrets of Midland Heights TV | Lisa Rogers | 6.3 |
| 1980 | Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case Movie | Greta Rideout | 5.9 |
| 1980 | Reunion Movie | Anne Samoorian | 8.0 |
| 1979 | Shirley TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1979 | Night-Flowers Movie | Wafer | 9.0 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| TBA | Hot Curlers Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | War on Wolves Movie | Special Narrator |
Latest releases
- One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 52026 / TMDB 7.2
- Osiris2025 / TMDB 6.1
- Jack & Lou: A Gangster Love Story2025
- Easy Does It2020 / TMDB 3.3
- Terminator: Dark Fate2019 / TMDB 6.4
- Goblin Boy News2018
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Questions about Linda Hamilton
What are Linda Hamilton's career highlights?
Linda Hamilton is best known for her roles in the Terminator series, particularly as Sarah Connor. She received critical acclaim for her performance in Beauty and the Beast, winning a Golden Globe Award.
Has Linda Hamilton won any awards?
Yes, Linda Hamilton won a Saturn Award for Best Actress for her role in Terminator 2: Judgment Day and received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in Beauty and the Beast.
What was Linda Hamilton's first film?
Linda Hamilton's first film was the 1982 drama film, Tag: The Assassination Game. However, she gained widespread recognition after her role in The Terminator in 1984.
What are some of Linda Hamilton's most successful films?
Some of Linda Hamilton's most successful films include The Terminator series, particularly Terminator 2: Judgment Day, which was a massive box office hit and critically acclaimed.
What is known about Linda Hamilton's personal life?
Linda Hamilton has been married twice, first to Bruce Abbott and then to James Cameron. She has one son, Dalton Abbott, from her first marriage.
What is Linda Hamilton's estimated net worth?
Linda Hamilton's estimated net worth is around $70 million, accumulated through her successful acting career spanning several decades.
What are some milestones in Linda Hamilton's filmography?
Milestones in Linda Hamilton's filmography include her iconic portrayal of Sarah Connor in the Terminator franchise and her leading role in the television series Beauty and the Beast, which earned her critical acclaim.
Is Linda Hamilton involved in any recent projects?
Yes, Linda Hamilton reprised her role as Sarah Connor in Terminator: Dark Fate, released in 2019, marking her return to the franchise after nearly three decades.