Linda Hamilton

Linda Hamilton: Biography in Details

Who is Linda Hamilton?

Linda Hamilton is an American actress. People mostly know her for her portrayal of Sarah Connor in ‘The Terminator film series. Additionally, she also portrayed the role of Catherine Chandler in the television series ‘Beauty and the Beast.’

In which school did Linda Hamilton attend?

Hamilton was born in Salisbury, Maryland as Linda Carroll Hamilton on September 26, 1956. She was born to parents Carroll Stanford Hamilton and Barbara K. Holt. Additionally, she has an identical twin sister Leslie Hamilton Gearren an older sister, and one younger brother. Her father worked as a physician and died when Linda was just five years old. She also has another brother, Tom. She is of American nationality. Furthermore, she belongs to a mixed ethnic background of English, Scottish, and Welsh.

Talking about her education, Hamilton attended Wicomico Junior High. In addition, she also attended Wicomico High School in Salisbury.  Furthermore, she also studied for two years at Washington College in Chestertown.

Linda Hamilton’s Career, Salary, Net Worth 2024

Hamilton had her first major role as Lisa Rogers in the prime-time soap opera ‘Secrets of Midland Heights.’ Additionally, in 1982, she had a part in the thriller TAG: The Assassination Game.’ Previously, she also had roles in ‘Night-Flowers’, ‘Shirley’, ‘Reunion’, and ‘Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case. In addition, she appeared as Josie Greenwood in the TV movie ‘Country Gold’ in 1982. Since then, she has appeared in numerous other movies and television series. All in all, she has over 70 credits as an actress.

Some other movies and television series that Hamilton has appeared in are ‘Curvature’, ‘A Sunday Horse’, ‘Lost Girl, ‘Defiance’, ‘Bermuda Tentacles’, ‘Bad Behavior’, ‘Air Force One Is Down, ‘Chuck’, ‘Refuge’, ‘Weeds’, ‘Hard Times, ‘The Line’, ‘In Your Dreams, ‘Home by Christmas’, ‘Thief’, ‘The Kid & I’, ‘Smile’, ‘Missing in America’, ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’, ‘Buzz Lightyear of Star Command’, ‘Batman Beyond’, ‘The Color of Courage, ‘On the Line’, ‘Shadow Conspiracy’ and ‘Separate Lives’ among others.

Hamilton has garnered three Golden Globe Award nominations. In addition, she has also received Primetime Emmy nominations. In  1992, she won the Saturn Award for her performance in ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day.’ All in all, she has 14 wins and 10 nominations for various awards to date.

Hamilton has not revealed her current salary. However, she has an estimated net worth of around $ 70 million at present.

Linda Hamilton’s Rumors, Controversies

Hamilton made the news recently after it was revealed that she would return for the next Terminator film. To date, she has not been part of any notable controversies.

Linda Hamilton’s Body Measurement

Talking about her body measurement, Hamilton has a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m). Additionally, she weighs around 55 kg. She has a body measurement of 35-24-35 inches (89-61-89 cm). Furthermore, her hair color is blonde and her eye color is blue.

Is Linda Hamilton active on social media?

Hamilton is not active on social media. She does not have an official Twitter account. Additionally, she is not active on Facebook and Instagram as well.

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