Photo: Super Festivals from Ft. Lauderdale, USA / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Linda Hamilton changed what a female action lead could be, and I do not say that lightly. The transformation between The Terminator and Terminator 2, from frightened waitress to hardened warrior, was a physical and psychological rebuild that predated today's celebrated method transformations by decades. Sarah Connor became the blueprint for every tough heroine that followed, and Hamilton pulled it off without losing the character's wounded humanity. Then she returned for Dark Fate in her sixties, grizzled and utterly convincing, refusing the industry's habit of retiring women early. To me she is that rare actor whose single iconic role doubles as a genuine cultural milestone.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Linda Hamilton
- Name (Japanese)
- リンダ・ハミルトン
- Reading
- りんだ・はみるとん
- Born
- September 26, 1956 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Salisbury, Maryland, United States
- Occupation
- actor / voice actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- McCluer High School
- University
- Washington College
Awards & achievements
- Romy
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Terminator | — | |
| Notable work | Terminator 2: Judgment Day | — | |
| Notable work | Children of the Corn | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Linda Hamilton born?
Born September 26, 1956 (age 69).
Where is Linda Hamilton from?
Linda Hamilton is from Salisbury, Maryland, United States.
What does Linda Hamilton do?
Linda Hamilton works as actor, voice actor, television actor, film actor.
What is Linda Hamilton known for?
Notable works include The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Children of the Corn.
Actor — see all → · Voice actor — see all → · More people from United States →
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.