Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Television actor, Film actor, Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Redwood City, California, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Steve Rodriguez (2009)
Children
1 child: Lilah-Rose Rodriguez
Education
Loyola Marymount University, Saint Francis High School
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*linþaz)
Popularity
Tier A -- 166,771 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 16
Notable
First credit at age 16 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
Year context
Born in 1975 -- Fall of Saigon ends the Vietnam War; Gerald Ford was US president
Year 1975 →
Career
Career spanning 35 years (1991-2026)
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Filmography (35)
Biography
Linda Edna Cardellini (born June 25, 1975) is an American actress. In television, she is known for her leading roles in the teen drama Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), the medical drama ER (2003–09), the drama thriller Bloodline (2015–17), and the tragicomedy Dead to Me (2019–present), the latter of which earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She also guest starred in the period drama Mad Men (2013–15), for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Her voice work includes the animated series Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010–13), Regular Show (2012–15), Gravity Falls (2012–16), and Sanjay and Craig (2013–16).
In film, Cardellini is best known for her portrayal of Velma Dinkley in Scooby-Doo (2002) and its sequel Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), and her supporting roles in Legally Blonde (2001), Brokeback Mountain (2005), Grandma’s Boy (2006), Kill the Irishman (2011), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), The Founder (2016), Green Book, A Simple Favor (both 2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). She also starred in the drama Return (2011), earning an Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead nomination, the comedies Daddy's Home (2015) and Daddy's Home 2 (2017), and the horror film The Curse of La Llorona (2019).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Linda Cardellini?
Linda Cardellini is 50 years old, born on .
Where was Linda Cardellini born?
Linda Cardellini was born in Redwood City, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Linda Cardellini been in?
Linda Cardellini has 35 credits in our database. Notable titles include Way of the Warrior Kid (2026), Nonnas (2025), Hawkeye (2021), Capone (2020), Dead to Me (2019).
What is Linda Cardellini known for?
Linda Cardellini is primarily known as an actor. Linda Edna Cardellini (born June 25, 1975) is an American actress. In television, she is known for her leading roles in the teen drama Freaks…
Where can I find more information about Linda Cardellini?
You can find more about Linda Cardellini on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.