Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/02/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Laura Linney
Linney was cast in Rode to Ruin, a Western thriller that Michael Keaton will direct, co-starring Morgan Freeman. The role marks a strong female protagonist part in a Western setting.
Linney joined the cast of Lanterns, the DC Studios series premiering on HBO and HBO Max, alongside Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre. She appears briefly in the series' trailer, which was released the same week.
Manhattan Theatre Club announced that Linney will return to Broadway in the spring 2027 world premiere of David Hare's Montauk, directed by Daniel Sullivan. The company also named her its first Artist-in-Residence, recognising her decades-long relationship with the theatre.
Linney starred in MGM+'s new series American Classic, which premiered on 1 March 2026. She also worked as an executive producer on the show, which celebrates community theatre and the power of live performance.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Laura Leggett Linney is an American actress known for playing strong yet vulnerable characters in film, television and theatre. She was born into a theatre family, and her father was the playwright Romulus Linney. In 2026 she was named the first Artist-in-Residence of Manhattan Theatre Club and joined the cast of the HBO series Lanterns. |
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| Stage Name | Laura Linney |
| Full Name | Laura Leggett Linney |
| Career Start | Broadway stage debut in 1990 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary School | Northfield Mount Hermon School, Massachusetts (graduated 1982) |
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| Undergraduate | Brown University, BFA in Theater Arts (1986) |
| Further Training | The Juilliard School, New York |
Personal Life
| Relationship Status | Married |
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| Notes | Married actor David Adkins in 1995; they divorced in 2000. |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Marc Schauer (married 2009) |
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| Previous Spouse | David Adkins (1995 to 2000, divorced) |
Family
| Father | Romulus Linney, playwright and professor |
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| Mother | A nurse |
| Sibling | Susan Linney (half-sister) |
| Children | Bennett Armistead Schauer (born January 2014) |
Career
| Stage | Began professional acting in a New York play in 1990 and appeared on Broadway, including Time Stands Still (2010) and Summer, 1976 (2023). Announced in April 2026 to return to Broadway in the spring 2027 world premiere of David Hare's Montauk, directed by Daniel Sullivan. | ||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Spent three summers with a regional New Hampshire theatre company, beginning at age 12. | |
| 2. Worked as a teacher for deaf and autistic children. | |
| 3. Was a presenter at the 2009 celebration for President Barack Obama's inauguration in Washington, D.C. | |
| 4. Has also worked as a television director, directing episodes of Ozark and Black Rabbit. |
