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My Take
Linda Cardellini is, in my view, the definition of a character actress hiding inside a leading lady's career. From Freaks and Geeks to ER to Bloodline, she disappears so completely into roles that audiences often recognize the face before the name, and I mean that as the highest compliment. Her range covers teen drama, prestige television, voice work, and broad comedy like Scooby-Doo without any visible strain. I appreciate performers who let the work accumulate quietly instead of chasing headlines, and her filmography reads like a masterclass in consistency. Directors clearly trust her, and after years of watching her, so do I.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Linda Cardellini
- Name (Japanese)
- リンダ・カーデリーニ
- Reading
- りんだ・かーでりーに
- Born
- June 25, 1975 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
- Origin
- Redwood City, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Saint Francis High School
- University
- Loyola Marymount University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Scooby-Doo | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Linda Cardellini born?
Born June 25, 1975 (age 51).
Where is Linda Cardellini from?
Linda Cardellini is from Redwood City, California, United States.
What does Linda Cardellini do?
Linda Cardellini works as actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
What is Linda Cardellini known for?
Notable works include Scooby-Doo.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.