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Hamish Linklater Biography

Birth Name:Hamish Linklater

Birth Place:Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Soundtrack, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Studied at Boston's Amherst College
  • Is the grandson of Scottish novelist Eric Linklater
  • Is the son of Scottish actress and vocal instructor Kristin Linklater
  • As a small child, gained acting experience by performing a variety of roles for Massachusetts-based theater Shakespeare & Company
  • Has appeared in several acclaimed TV series, including "The New Adventures of Old Christine," "Pushing Daisies," "Ugly Betty" and "The Good Wife․"
  • Made his professional acting debut with a role in the 2000 musical drama "Groove․"
  • Enjoys gardening in his spare time

Awards

  • 2015ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
  • 2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2016Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2016Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
  • 2021IGN Award-Best Dramatic TV Performance: winner
  • 2022Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
  • 2022CCA Super Award-Best Actor in a Horror Series: winner
  • 2022Gold Derby TV Award-Limited/Movie Actor: nominated
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Actor in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
  • 2022OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated