Linda Cardellini

**Linda Edna Cardellini**, born on June 25, 1975, in Redwood City, California, United States, is an American actress acclaimed throughout TV and film. She is best known for her roles as Lindsay Weir on 'Freaks and Geeks', Samantha 'Sam' Taggart on 'ER', Meg Rayburn on 'Bloodline', and Judy Hale on Netflix's 'Dead to Me', earning her an Emmy nomination in 2020. She also showcased her talent in AMC's 'Mad Men' as Sylvia Rosen from 2013–2015, receiving another Emmy nomination. Cardellini made her big screen mark with her portrayal of Velma Dinkley in 'Scooby-Doo' and its sequel. Her diversified filmography includes credits in 'Legally Blonde', 'Brokeback Mountain', 'Return', the 'Daddy's Home' film series, 'The Founder', 'Green Book', 'A Simple Favor', and 'The Curse of La Llorona'. She also has significant contributions to Marvel Cinematic Universe as Laura Barton in the 'Avengers' series and Hawkeye, as well as performing motion capture for Lylla in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. She began her acting journey with drama school productions, graduating from Loyola Marymount University's College of Communication and Fine Arts with a degree in theater arts in 1997. She made her break in 1996 on ABC series 'Bone Chillers', following-up with guest roles on programs like Step by Step, Clueless, and 3rd Rock from the Sun. She enjoyed a six-season run on ER and won the TV Land ensemble Icon Award in 2009. She continues to voice-act and perform in various capacities, earning critical acclaim for her skillful portrayals.