Linda Hunt - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 02, 1945 |
|---|---|
| Age | 81 |
| Birthplace | Morristown, New Jersey, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Linda Hunt's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Academy Award-winning actress, role as Hetty Lange on 'NCIS: Los Angeles', role in 'The Year of Living Dangerously' |
Intro
Linda Hunt is an acclaimed American actress best known for her Academy Award-winning role in 'The Year of Living Dangerously' and her long-running portrayal of Hetty Lange on the television series 'NCIS: Los Angeles'.
Early Life & Background
Linda Hunt was born in Morristown, New Jersey, and raised in Westport, Connecticut. She was diagnosed with hypopituitary dwarfism in childhood, leading to her distinctive height and voice. Her parents were Elsie Doying Hunt, a piano teacher, and Raymond Davy Hunt, vice president of Harper Fuel Oil.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Billy Kwan in 'The Year of Living Dangerously' (1982)
- Became the first person to win an Oscar for playing a character of the opposite sex
- Played Hetty Lange on 'NCIS: Los Angeles' from 2009 onward
- Appeared in notable films such as 'Dune' (1984) and 'Kindergarten Cop' (1990)
- Has performed extensively in theatre, including Tony-nominated roles
Trivia
- Linda Hunt stands 4 feet 9 inches (145 cm) tall due to a genetic condition.
- She has been the narrator for several documentaries and commercials due to her distinctive voice.
- She is openly lesbian and has been in a long-term relationship with psychotherapist Karen Kline since 1978; they married in 2008.
FAQs
People also ask
Linda Hunt is 81 years old.
Linda Hunt was born the 2 April 1945.
Morristown, New Jersey, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About April 2nd, 1945, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 2, 1945, various military operations were underway in Europe as Allied forces advanced into German territory. These operations aimed to weaken German defenses and facilitate the final stages of the war in Europe.
- Day of the week: April 2nd, 1945 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Stuff Like That There by Betty Hutton
- Popular movie: The Lost Weekend directed by Billy Wilder
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