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Linda Hunt, born Lydia Susanna Hunt (April 2, 1945) is an American actress of stage and screen. She made her film debut playing Mrs. Oxheart in Popeye (1980). Her portrayal of the male character Billy Kwan in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the first and, as of 2024, the only person to win an Oscar for portraying a ...
Linda Hunt as Billy Kwan. Dancer David Atkins was originally cast as Billy Kwan. However, during rehearsals Weir began to feel that the relationship between his character and Mel Gibson's was not working so he decided to recast. Several actors auditioned, including Bob Balaban and Wallace Shawn, when Weir saw a photo of Linda Hunt.
Although once married (with children, including Jennifer Grey), Joel later acknowledged his orientation in 2015. [134] [135] 1978: Christopher Walken: The Deer Hunter: Nikonar "Nick" Chevotarevich Won Cisgender Bisexual Yes [136] 1981: John Gielgud Arthur: Hobson Won Cisgender Homosexual Yes (outed) (See note above with 1964 nom.). Gielgud was ...
The series also starred LL Cool J, Daniela Ruah, Linda Hunt and Renée Felice Smith. "We're part of TV history, it's something to be proud of for sure," O'Donnell continued. "I'm very proud of the ...
Fans of two-time Teen Choice: Action Actress (and Academy Award) winner Linda Hunt will have to wait a while longer to see Hetty back on NCIS: Los Angeles. As the COVID pandemic raged, Hunt only ...
Ruth Gordon Jones (October 30, 1896 – August 28, 1985) was an American actress, playwright and screenwriter. She began her career performing on Broadway at age 19. Known for her nasal voice and distinctive personality, Gordon gained international recognition and critical acclaim for film roles that continued into her 70s and 80s.
Dec. 4—Local Whitefish author Linda Hunt recently released her debut historical fiction novel which is based on her life growing up in an almost solely Jewish community. The coming-of-age tale ...
Linda Hunt Williams (born August 12, 1948) is an American politician. She was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2016 and she served from 2017 until her resignation on August 31, 2018. [ 1 ]