Linda Cardellini

One of the most versatile actresses of her generation, working in both film and television, Linda Cardellini is well-known for her portrayal of 'Nurse Samantha Taggart' on NBC's highly-rated, critically acclaimed series, "ER," and before this as teenager 'Lindsay Weir' on the Judd Apatow/Paul Feig television series, "Freaks and Geeks."

Cardellini appeared in role of Ray Kroc's wife, Joan Smith, opposite Michael Keaton in John Lee Hancock's "The Founder." The film follows the story of Croc as he builds the McDonald's empire that we know today.

In Spring 2016, Cardellini returned to season two of Netflix's original series, "Bloodline," alongside a cast that includes Kyle Chandler, Sam Shepard, Ben Mendelsohn and Sissy Spacek. "Bloodline" follows the close-knit Rayburn siblings in the Florida Keys as their world is turned upside down when their black sheep brother returns to town. Cardellini stars as 'Meg Rayburn,' the reliable daughter hiding secrets of her own.

Cardellini appeared in Marvel Studios and Disney's "Avengers: The Age of Ultron" as Laura Barton, the mortal wife of Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye. She also co-starred in the indie comedy "Welcome to Me" with an all-star cast that included Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, James Marsden and Wes Bentley.

In 2013, Cardellini was almost unrecognizable but turned heads for her provocative portrayal of Sylvia Rosen, Don Draper's married mistress, in a guest arc in the sixth season of the critically acclaimed AMC series, "Mad Men." She received her first Emmy nomination for "Outstanding Guest Actress in A Drama Series" for her portrayal.

In February 2012, Cardellini starred in the independent film "Return," opposite Michael Shannon and John Slattery which earned Cardellini an Independent Spirit Award nomination as "Best Female Lead."  "Return" was featured in the Director's Fortnight section at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and was an official entry at The Deauville, London  and Palm Springs International Film Festivals.  Also in 2011, Cardellini co-starred in Jonathan Hensleigh's independent feature film "Kill the Irishman," alongside Christopher Walken, Ray Stevenson and Val Kilmer.  In 2008, Cardellini portrayed the lead role of Julie Ingram in the feature film "The Lazarus Project" starring alongside actor Paul Walker, directed by John Glenn.

In 2005, Cardellini starred in the ensemble film "American Gun" for IFC Films alongside Donald Sutherland, Forest Whitaker and Marcia Gay Harden. "American Gun" was the debut feature of director/co-writer Aric Avelino, which was earned a Best Picture nomination at the Independent Spirit Awards in 2007.  In the same year, Cardellini delivered a heartfelt performance as a jilted lover in Ang Lee's highly acclaimed drama, "Brokeback Mountain," which garnered major accolades from critics, including an Academy Award® nomination and Golden Globe win for Best Picture and Outstanding Ensemble in a Motion Picture Drama by the Screen Actor's Guild.  It was upon working with Larry McMutry and Diana Ossana on this film, that they later cast her in CBS's Hallmark Hall of Fame mini-series "Comanche Moon," a testament to their trust in Cardellini's talent and presence on screen.

Cardellini captured the hearts of young girls, boys and teenagers worldwide for her portrayal of Velma in Warner Bros. pair of popular "Scooby-Doo" films, and was also seen in "Legally Blonde," Brian Robbins' "Good Burger" and Tom McLoughlin's "The Unsaid" with Andy Garcia as well as in the Adam Sandler produced comedy, "Grandma's Boy."

On the small screen, Cardellini was seen as a guest star as Dr. Megan Tillman, in CBS' "Persons of Interest." Cardellini also lent her voice to a diverse group of animated series including Nickelodeon's "Sanjay & Craig," IFC's "Out There" and Disney's "Gravity Falls." Cardellini's past voiceover work includes the role of Bliss, the family daughter in the ABC animated television program, "The Goode Family."

She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre from Loyola Marymount University and completed a summer study program at the National Theatre in London.

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