Linda Cardellini, born June 25, 1975, in Mount Prospect, Illinois, is an American actress recognized for her work in film, television, and voice-over roles. She graduated from the University of Chicago for the Arts and debuted in 1997. Cardellini gained prominence with her role as Sam Taggart on ER (1998–2003) and appeared in notable films such as Silver Linings Playbook (2012), Gravity (2013), and Green Book (2018), the latter earning her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Between 2019 and 2022, she played Laura Barton in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Avengers: Endgame and Hawkeye. Recent projects include Dead on Arrival (2022), Night House (2023), and the TV series Hunters (2020–2023).
Cardellini has been married to screenwriter Christian Taylor since 2009, and they have a daughter born in 2011. She shares personal and professional moments on Instagram and pursues interests such as yoga, travel, and charity work. Her versatility spans drama, comedy, and horror genres, maintaining a steady presence in Hollywood with a career marked by diverse and critically acclaimed performances.