Linda Cristal - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 25, 1934 |
|---|---|
| Age | 92 |
| Birthplace | Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Linda Cristal's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Victoria Cannon in 'The High Chaparral' and her work in Western films. |
Intro
Linda Cristal was an Argentine-American actress best known for her roles in Western films and television series, notably as Victoria Cannon in the TV series 'The High Chaparral.' She won a Golden Globe Award for her work and appeared in several high-profile Hollywood and international productions in the 1950s and 1960s.
Early Life & Background
Linda Cristal was born Marta Victoria Moya Peggo Burges on February 25, 1934, in Rosario, Argentina to a French father and Italian mother. She spent her early years in Argentina and Uruguay before moving to the United States to pursue her acting career.
Career Highlights
- Won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama for 'The High Chaparral' (1970).
- Starred as Victoria Cannon in the NBC TV series 'The High Chaparral' from 1967 to 1971.
- Appeared in Hollywood films such as 'The Perfect Furlough' (1958) alongside Tony Curtis and 'Cry Tough' (1959).
- Acted in 'Two Rode Together' (1961), directed by John Ford.
- Earned two Golden Globe nominations for her film work in the late 1950s.
Trivia
- Linda Cristal was one of the very few Latina actresses to achieve leading-lady status in Hollywood during the 1950s and 1960s.
- She retired from acting in 1974 but made a brief return in the 1980s before retiring permanently.
- Fluent in five languages, including Spanish, French, and Italian.
FAQs
People also ask
Linda Cristal is 92 years old.
Linda Cristal was born the 25 February 1934.
Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 25th, 1934, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 25, 1934, John McGraw, a legendary figure in baseball history, passed away. He was known for his successful managerial career with the New York Giants and his significant contributions to the sport.
- Day of the week: February 25th, 1934 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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