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Linda Hamilton

Actor

Linda Hamilton

Born September 26, 1956 in Salisbury, Maryland, USA56 films

Linda Hamilton (born September 26, 1956) is an American actress, best known for role as Sarah Connor in The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day; and for her television work as Catherine Chandler in the television series Beauty and the Beast, for which she was nominated for two Golden Globes and an Emmy. She also had a recurring role in the comedy television series Weeds and Chuck.

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day posterFirst watchTerminator 2: Judgment Day19918.2as Sarah ConnorTen years after the events of the original, a reprogrammed T-800 is sent back in time to protect young John Connor from the shape-shifting T-1000.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
The Terminator poster7.7The Terminator1984Terminator: Dark Fate poster6.4Terminator: Dark Fate2019Terminator Salvation poster6.1Terminator Salvation2009Dante's Peak poster6.3Dante's Peak1997Children of the Corn poster5.7Children of the Corn1984Batman Beyond: The Movie poster7.2Batman Beyond: The Movie1999DC Showcase: Jonah Hex poster7.0DC Showcase: Jonah Hex2010Osiris poster6.1Osiris2025

Filmography

56 films as actor
  1. TBAHot Curlers
  2. 2026Trust Me, I'm a DoctorEllyn Garafalo
  3. 2025OsirisAnya
  4. 2025Jack & Lou: A Gangster Love StoryLouise Rolfe
  5. 2020Easy Does ItKing George
  6. 2019Terminator: Dark FateSarah Connor
  7. 2017CurvatureFlorence
  8. 2017Shoot Me NicelyLayla
  9. 2016A Sunday HorseMrs. Walden
  10. 2014Bermuda TentaclesAdmiral Hansen
  11. 2013Bad BehaviorMargaret
  12. 2010DC Showcase Original Shorts CollectionMadame Lorraine (segment "Jonah Hex") (voice)
  13. 2010DC Showcase: Jonah HexMadame Lorraine (voice)
  14. 2010RefugeAmelia Philips
  15. 2009Holy WaterCory Williams
  16. 2009Terminator SalvationSarah Connor (voice) (uncredited)
  17. 2009In Your DreamsGeorgie
  18. 2007BrokenKaren
  19. 2006Home by ChristmasJulie Bedford
  20. 2005The Kid & ISusan Mandeville
  21. 2005SmileBridgette
  22. 2005Missing in AmericaKate
  23. 2002Silent NightElisabeth Vincken
  24. 2001Skeletons in the ClosetTina
  25. 2001Bailey's MistakeLiz Donovan
  26. 2000Sex & Mrs. XJoanna Scott
  27. 1999The Secret Life of GirlsRuby Sanford
  28. 1999The Color of CourageAnna Sipes
  29. 1999Batman Beyond: The MovieDr. Stephanie Lake (voice)
  30. 1998Point Last SeenRachel Myles
  31. 1998Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two CouplesMarie Taquet
  32. 1998On the LineJean Martin
  33. 1997Dante's PeakRachel Wando
  34. 1997Shadow ConspiracyAmanda Givens
  35. 1996Terminator: Battle Across TimeSarah Connor
  36. 1995The Way to Dusty DeathBeth MacAlpine
  37. 1995Separate LivesLauren Porter / Lena
  38. 1995A Mother's PrayerRosemary Holmstrom
  39. 1994Silent FallKaren Rainer
  40. 1991Terminator 2: Judgment DaySarah Connor
  41. 1990Mr. DestinyEllen Burrows
  42. 1988Go Toward the LightClaire Madison
  43. 1986King Kong LivesAmy Franklin
  44. 1986Black Moon RisingNina
  45. 1986Club MedKate
  46. 1985Secret WeaponsElena Koslov
  47. 1984The TerminatorSarah Connor
  48. 1984The Stone BoyEva Crescent Moon Lady
  49. 1984Children of the CornVicky
  50. 1983Secrets of a Mother and DaughterSusan Decker
  51. 1983WishmanMattie MacGregor
  52. 1982Country GoldJosie Greenwood
  53. 1982Tag: The Assassination GameSusan Swayze
  54. 1980Rape and Marriage: The Rideout CaseGreta Rideout
  55. 1980ReunionAnne Samoorian
  56. 1979Night-FlowersWafer