Linda Emond
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1959-05-22
    • Born Place: New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Linda Marie Emond

Linda Emond

Linda Emond is a highly distinguished American actress whose prolific career spans over four decades across Broadway, film, and television. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on May 22, 1959, she was raised in California and earned her MFA in acting from the University of Washington before rising to prominence in the Chicago and New York theater scenes. Emond is a three-time Tony Award nominee, recognized for her powerful performances in Life x 3 (2003), the Mike Nichols-directed revival of Death of a Salesman (2012) opposite Philip Seymour Hoffman, and the 2014 revival of Cabaret. She is also a frequent collaborator of playwright Tony Kushner, famously winning an Obie Award for her role in the original production of Homebody/Kabul. In the realm of television and film, Emond has become one of the industry's most respected character actors, often portraying intelligent, formidable, and complex women. She is widely known for her recurring role as the sharp-witted Donna DeMeo in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building and for her portrayal of Michelle-Anne Vanderhoven in HBO’s Succession. Her filmography includes notable roles in Julie & Julia, The Big Sick, and the Jennifer Lawrence drama Causeway. As of 2026, she continues to be a major force in prestige projects, starring in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s gothic film The Bride! and appearing on Broadway in the comedy Becky Shaw alongside Alden Ehrenreich and Patrick Ball.

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