Laura Linney
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Laura Linney:
Lewis Black Comes to the Overture Center in October (Apr 16, 2024)
Lewis Black Comes to DPAC in October (Apr 16, 2024)
Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht to Star in IRONWEED at BAM (Apr 15, 2024)
Lewis Black Comes to the Overture Center in October (Apr 16, 2024)
Lewis Black Comes to DPAC in October (Apr 16, 2024)
Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht to Star in IRONWEED at BAM (Apr 15, 2024)
Laura Linney BIO
Laura Linney is an American actress who works in film, television and theatre. She was most recently seen in Season 2 of “Ozark,†a Netflix original series where she plays Wendy Byrde opposite Jason Bateman and Julia Garner. Season 3 is set to premiere in late 2019. Also debuting in 2019 is the highly anticipated Netflix revival of “Tales of the City,†for which she served as an executive producer and will star opposite Olympia Dukakis and Ellen Paige. Laura is currently working on the film Molly opposite Elle Fanning and Salma Hayek, slated to premiere in 2020. In June 2018 Laura made her London theatre debut in Richard Eyre’s limited three-week run of My Name Is Lucy Barton, the stage play adapted from the Elizabeth Strout novel of the same name, and opened to rave reviews. Back by popular demand, the show returned to the London stage in 2019. Linney’s numerous film credits include, The Dinner, Nocturnal Animals, Sully, Genius, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, You Can Count On Me, Kinsey, The Savages, The Fifth Estate, Hyde Park On Hudson, The Squid And The Whale, Mystic River, Absolute Power, The Truman Show, Primal Fear, The Mothman Prophecies, Love Actually, P.S., The House Of Mirth, The Details and Congo, among many others. Laura starred in and served as an executive producer for the Showtime Series “The Big C†for four seasons for which she won a few awards. She also won multiple awards for her portrayal of Abigail Adams in the HBO miniseries “John Adams,†directed by Tom Hooper. Early in her career, she starred as Mary Ann Singleton in Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City series, a job for which she continues to be most grateful and proud. She appeared as Kelsey Grammer’s final girlfriend in the last six episodes of “Frasier†was directed by Stanley Donen in Love Letters, and starred opposite Joanne Woodward in Blind Spot. She has also appeared in many Broadway productions, most notably Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes, Time Stands Still and Sight Unseen, directed by Daniel Sullivan and written by Donald Margulies at MTC. Additional credits include Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, directed by Richard Eyre opposite Liam Neeson, Six Degrees of Separation, Honour, Uncle Vanya, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Holiday and The Seagull. Linney has been nominated three times for an Academy Award, four times for a Tony Award, six times for a SAG award, once for a BAFTA Award, and five times for a Golden Globe. She has won one Screen Actors Guild Award, one National Board of Review Award, two Golden Globes and four Emmy Awards. She holds two honorary Doctorates from her alma maters, Brown University and The Juilliard School.
Laura Linney Photos
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Darren Goldstein, Richard Thomas, Cynthia Nixon, Laura Linney, Michael McKean and Francesca Carpanini during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call bows for 'The Little Foxes' at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on April 19, 2017 in New York City.
Date:
12/30/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Take a Look Back on 2017's Top Curtain Call Moments!
David Nevins (Showtime Networks President of Entertainment) and Laura Linney at UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Foundation "Taste For a Cure" Fundraiser Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA, USA April 15, 2011 © RD/Jackson/ Retna Digital
Date:
04/18/2011
From: Photo Coverage: UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Foundation 'Taste For a Cure' Benefit
Laura Linney STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Premiere Production, 2020
Lucy Barton
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Birdie (Alternate)
Regina (Alternate)
Laura Linney Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award
Laura Linney, Summer, 1976
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Laura Linney, My Name is Lucy Barton
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Laura Linney, My Name is Lucy Barton
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Laura Linney, My Name is Lucy Barton
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Laura Linney, The Little Foxes
Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award
Laura Linney, The Little Foxes
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Laura Linney, The Little Foxes
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Laura Linney, Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Laura Linney, Time Stands Still
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Laura Linney, Time Stands Still
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Laura Linney, Time Stands Still
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Laura Linney, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Laura Linney , Sight Unseen
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Laura Linney, Sight Unseen
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Laura Linney, The Crucible
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Laura Linney, The Crucible
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Laura Linney, Uncle Vanya
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play
Laura Linney, Sight Unseen
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1992 - Performance
Laura Linney, Sight Unseen
Laura Linney Videos
Video: Go Behind Manhattan Theatre Club in New ALL ARTS Doc With Sarah Jessica Parker, André De Shields & More
by Michael Major - Sep 13, 2023
Video: Jessica Hecht Opens Up About Her Intimate Stagetime with Laura Linney
by Richard Ridge - Jun 7, 2023
Exclusive: Watch Santino Fontana, Sarah Stiles & More in New Horror Comedy Trailer
by Michael Major - May 18, 2023
Video: Laura Linney & Jessica Hecht Are Getting Ready to Return to Broadway in SUMMER, 1976
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 19, 2023
VIDEO: Ben Platt & Kristen Bell Star in THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING Trailer
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2022
VIDEO: CBS MORNINGS Spotlights Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward Ahead of THE LAST MOVIE STARS Series
by Michael Major - Jul 18, 2022
VIDEO: Rehearsal Footage of David Mamet's THE WOODS at Southwark Playhouse
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 19, 2022
VIDEO: Kristen Bell Discusses Her Husband's Struggle With Addiction on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 15, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Watch Full Scenes from LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES with Laura Linney!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 8, 2020
VIDEO: Hear Audra McDonald, Laura Linney, & More in the Trailer for THE VOTE on PBS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 10, 2020
BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Laura Linney in MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 15, 2020
BWW TV: Laura Linney Gets Ready to Bring MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 13, 2019
VIDEO: Laura Linney Discusses the Challenges of Her One-Woman Show
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 3, 2019
VIDEO: Kristen Bell Gets Surprised By Her High School Drama Teacher on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 26, 2019
VIDEO: Kristen Bell Sings Through the History of Disney Songs With Jimmy Fallon
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2019
Laura Linney News
Lewis Black Comes to the Overture Center in October
Two-time Grammy Award winning Comedian Lewis Black releases additional dates for his GOODBYE YELLER BRICK ROAD, THE FINAL TOUR that will include shows throughout North America and Europe—including a stop at Overture Center on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. in Capitol Theater.
Lewis Black Comes to DPAC in October
After 35+ years of touring, two-time Grammy Award winning comedian Lewis Black is parking his tour bus for good after this year, marking the end of his legendary world touring career. But, before he ends this final tour, he’s added more dates to his 2024 roster, including a show at DPAC on Friday, October 25, 2024.
Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht to Star in IRONWEED at BAM
On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
BATHHOUSE.PPTX Extended at the Flea Theater Through Early May
The Flea will present a two-week extension of the world-premiere production BATHHOUSE.PPTX. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
International Producer and Industry Pioneer Toby Simkin Passes Away at 59
Simkin is perhaps best known for his work in ushering the theatre industry into the internet age in the 1990s, creating the first online ticketing system.
Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!
Canadian Stage Sets 2024-25 Season Featuring Toronto and Canadian Premieres & More
Canadian Stage has unveiled its 24.25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More
The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!
Tickets Now On Sale For The World Premiere Production Of Jesús I. Valles' BATHHOUSE.PPTX At The Flea
Tickets are now on sale for the world-premiere production BATHHOUSE.PPTX, written by Jesús I. Valles and directed by Obie Award winner Chay Yew. BATHHOUSE.PPTX will run at The Flea Theater (20 Thomas Street) from Tuesday, March 19 through Monday, April 22, with opening night set for Saturday, March 23.
Complete Cast & Design Team Set for BATHHOUSE.PPTX at The Flea
The Flea has revealed the complete cast and design team for the world premiere production of BATHHOUSE.PPTX, written by Jesús I. Valles.
BATHHOUSE.PPTX World Premiere to be Presented at The Flea in March
The Flea will present the world-premiere production BATHHOUSE.PPTX, by Jesús I. Valles, directed by Obie Award-winnerChay Yew.
Video: Watch the SUNCOAST Trailer With Laura Linney, Woody Harrelson & More
Inspired by the semi-autobiographical story of a teenager (Nico Parker) who, while caring for her brother along with her audacious mother (Laura Linney), strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist (Woody Harrelson) who is protesting one of the most landmark medical cases of all time. Watch the video trailer!
Lewis Black Comes to the Paramount Theatre in February
Two-time Grammy Award winning Comedian LEWIS BLACK announced his GOODBYE YELLER BRICK ROAD, THE FINAL TOUR that will include shows throughout North America and Europe. The tour will stop in Denver, Colorado at Paramount Theatre on Friday, February 2, 2024. Tickets are on sale now.
Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski, Laura Linney, and More Star in New Audio Plays From Audible
Audible has released a new slate of five Audible Theater titles, which star Broadway talent including Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski, Laura Linney, and more. Learn more about the full slate here!
CENTER OF THE YOUNIVERSE & More Set for Audible Theater December Audio Slate
Audible Theater has revealed its December audio slate, featuring five new originals.
Meet the Cast of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
Following the critically acclaimed, sold out run at Atlantic Theater Company, Days of Wine and Roses opens on Broadway on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Studio 54. This limited 16-week engagement begins previews tonight, January 6, 2024. Meet the cast of Days of Wine and Roses here!
Interview: For The Record's Recurring Ruby Lewis Excitedly Returns To LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE
For The Record’s perennial holiday favorite Love Actually Live returned to The Wallis November 29, 2023. Commemorating the film’s 20th anniversary, Anderson Davis directs the cast of Tomasina Abate, Madison Taylor Baez, James Byous, Chris Cockrill, Audrey Cymone, Anthony Fedorov, Brayden Gleave, Grace Kinstler, Parissa Koo, Doug Kreeger, Austin Lesch, Ruby Lewis, Chris Mann, Jordan Ann Martone, Brian McKnight Jr., Darrell Morris Jr, Nina Nelson, Spencer Schaffe, Drew Seeley, Rex Smith, Alkaio Thiele and Cheyenne Isabel Wells. In the midst of previews, Ruby found some time to answer a few of my queries.
Full Cast Set For DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, Starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James
Complete casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James. Learn more about who else is in the cast here!
Photos: Inside the 2023 Manhattan Theatre Club Fall Benefit With Christine Baranski, Nathan Lane, Sarah Jessica Parker, and More!
Manhattan Theatre Club hosted its 2023 Fall Benefit on Monday, November 13. The evening began at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) with an advance screening of the new film ALL ARTS Docs: Manhattan Theatre Club, a Home for Artists ahead of its November 21 premiere on ALL ARTS.
Lewis Black Brings GOODBYE YELLEW BRICK ROAD to the VETS in Providence
Two-time Grammy Award winning Comedian LEWIS BLACK announced his GOODBYE YELLER BRICK ROAD, THE FINAL TOUR, that will include shows throughout North America and Europe, will stop at The VETS in Providence March 21, 2024.
Laura Linney FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Laura Linney been in?
Laura Linney has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.
How many West End shows has Laura Linney been in?
Laura Linney has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Laura Linney been nominated for?
Laura Linney has been nominated for various awards throughout her career, including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Summer, 1976," Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "My Name is Lucy Barton," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production. She has also received nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Little Foxes" and "Time Stands Still," as well as at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," "Sight Unseen," and "The Crucible." Additionally, Linney was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes," "Time Stands Still," and "Sight Unseen." She also received nominations for Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "The Little Foxes" and Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Uncle Vanya." Furthermore, Linney was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for her work in "Sight Unseen."
What awards has Laura Linney won?
Laura Linney has won several awards, including Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "My Name is Lucy Barton." She also won Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in "The Little Foxes." Additionally, Linney received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in "Sight Unseen."
What is Laura Linney next theatre project?
Laura Linney's next show will be Summer, 1976 which opens on 4/25/2023 on Broadway.
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