Biography
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Linda Carroll Hamilton (born September 26, 1956) is an American movie actress born in Salisbury, Maryland. She attended Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland.
She is best known for her performances as Sarah Connor in the first two films of The Terminator franchise, and her starring role in the TV series Beauty and the Beast. She trained intensely before her return as Sarah Connor in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, appearing lithe and muscular to match her character's cultivated ferocity. Twin sister Leslie, a nurse, helped with a cameo in T2.
Hamilton has been married and divorced twice. Her first marriage was to Bruce Abbott from 1982 to 1989; they had a son, Dalton Abbott, born on October 4, 1989. Her second marriage was to film director James Cameron from 1997 to 1999; they had a daughter, Josephine Archer Cameron, born on February 15, 1993. She stated in an interview with Larry King that, contrary to internet rumours, she was never married to Peter Horton.[1]
Hamilton has bipolar disorder, which she says was a driving factor in undermining her relationships. She has spoken publicly about the disorder in order to raise awareness and to encourage others to seek treatment.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Broken | Karen | Post-production |
| Thief | Roselyn Moore | ||
| 2005 | Smile | Bridget | |
| Missing in America | Kate | ||
| 2004 | Jonah | June | Short |
| 2003 | Wholey Moses | Valerie | Short |
| 2002 | Silent Night | Elisabeth Vincken | |
| 2000 | Skeletons in the Closet | Tina Conway | |
| 1999 | The Secret Life of Girls | Ruby Sanford | |
| 1997 | Dante's Peak | Mayor Rachel Wando | |
| Shadow Conspiracy | Amanda Givens | ||
| 1996 | T2 3-D: Battle Across Time | Sarah Connor | At Universal Studios, Orlando |
| 1995 | Separate Lives | Lauren Porter | |
| 1994 | Silent Fall | Karen Rainer | |
| 1991 | Terminator 2: Judgment Day | Sarah Connor | |
| 1990 | Mr. Destiny | Ellen Jane | |
| 1986 | King Kong Lives | Amy Franklin | |
| Black Moon Rising | Nina | ||
| 1984 | The Terminator | Sarah Connor | |
| Children of the Corn (film) | Vicky | ||
| The Stone Boy | Eva Crescent Moon Lady on Bus | ||
| 1982 | Tag: The Assassination Game | Suzan Swayze | |
| 1979 | Night-Flowers | Wafer |
Many have said how the actress bears a strong resemblance to ex Dallas star Beth Toussaint.
External links
- Linda Hamilton Fan Site
- Linda Hamilton interview with Larry King
- The program to treat mental illnesses that she supports
- 20th Anniversary of Beauty and the Beast Television Series
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