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Linda Cardellini

Birth Name:
Linda Edna Cardellini
Birth Place:
Redwood City, California, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack, Producer
Linda Cardellini

Fast Facts

  • Received an Icon Award at the 2009 TV Land Awards
  • Graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 1997
  • Best known for her role on the series "Freaks and Geeks․"
  • Was a contestant on an episode of "The Price Is Right," where she won a fireplace
  • Served as a partial inspiration for the film "Forgetting Sarah Marshall․"
  • Was 24 years old when she portrayed a teenage character in "Freaks and Geeks․"
  • Was a college classmate of fellow actor Busy Philipps

Awards

  • 2000OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a New Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2002Stinker Award - Worst On-Screen Group:Nominated
  • 2005Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
  • 2006Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2006Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2008OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2009Icon AwardWinner
  • 2012BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short:Winner
  • 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical:Nominated
  • 2013Independent Spirit Award - Best Female Lead:Nominated
  • 2013INOCA TV - Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2013OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2013Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2013Prism Award - Performance in a Feature Film:Winner
  • 2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical:Nominated
  • 2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical:Nominated
  • 2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical:Nominated
  • 2016BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series:Nominated
  • 2019MTV Movie + TV Award - Most Frightened Performance:Nominated
  • 2020Dorian Award - Best TV Performance - Actress:Nominated
  • 2020OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2020Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2020Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2021Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2021Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2021Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 2023OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2026Astra TV Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie:Nominated
  • 2026Gold Derby TV Award - Limited/Movie Supporting Actress:Nominated
  • 2026Gotham TV Award - Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Limited or Anthology Series:Nominated
  • 2026Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:Nominated
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