Linda Cardellini Biography
Linda Cardellini is a beloved American actress with more than 40 film and TV roles under her belt. She first broke through with her role in the live-action "Scooby-Doo" movie, which launched her career into high gear.
Childhood and Adolescence
The future star was born on June 25, 1975, in the coastal town of Redwood City, California, to a big multicultural family. Linda is the youngest of four kids born to Italian immigrant David Cardellini and Irish-descended Lorraine Hernan.
At ten, Linda landed her first school play role and instantly fell head-over-heels for theater. From that moment, she started dreaming of an acting career and couldn't picture life without the stage.

Acting Career
While still a student, Linda began appearing in various television projects. In 1994, she participated in the game show The Price Is Right, and in 1996, she had an important role in the horror anthology 'Bone Chillers'.







Personal Life of Linda Cardellini
Linda's often said that she practically lives on set. So it's no surprise that she's built romantic relationships while constantly working.For several years, she dated her co-star from the TV series "Freaks and Geeks" Jason Segel. She then dated Nick Stoller, who directed the comedy "Forgetting Sarah Marshall". But she never settled down with either guy and eventually swore off workplace romances.



Linda Cardellini Now
In 2019, Linda Cardellini began starring in the series "Dead to Me" alongside Christina Applegate. She's also credited as a producer on the show, which fans describe as a "mix of dark comedy, mystery, and psychological drama". She plays eccentric Judy, who strikes up an unlikely friendship with the recently widowed Jen. The series was a big hit with audiences. In November 2022, the third and final season of the series was released.