Linda Evans is an American actress born on November 18, 1942, in Hartford, Connecticut. She is primarily known for television roles—Evans’ first appearance as a guest star on a 1960 episode of Bachelor Father. After numerous guest roles in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet between 1960 and 1962, Evans was able to gain her first regular role in The Big Valley in 1965.
Evans won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Drama Series for her 1981 role in Dynasty. She was subsequently nominated every year from 1982 to 1985 and won a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Female Performer and a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actress Category.
She left Dynasty cast in 1989, four months before the series ended, and after two years, she returned to play Krystle Carrington for the miniseries Dynasty: The Reunion. She retired from screen acting altogether in 1997 but reunited with her Dynasty cast for the nonfiction reunion. Evan was honored with a 6834 star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California.
Body Measurements of the Actress
- Weight: 69 kg or 154 lbs
- Height: 5’8″ or 172
- Eye color: Blue
- Hair color: Blonde
- Shoe size:8
- Bra size: 34C
- Body measurements: 37-26-38 inches
Biography details of the actress:
- Date of Birth: 18th November 1942
- Birth Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
- Birth Name: Linda Evanstad
- Nickname: Linda Zodiac
- Sign: Scorpio
- Occupation: Actress
- Nationality: American
- Race/Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Baptist
- Spouse/Boyfriend: Stan Herman
FAQs
What other shows and movies have Linda Evans appeared in?
In addition to "The Big Valley" and "Dynasty," Linda Evans has appeared in several other television shows and movies, including "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," "The John Forsythe Show," "Beach Blanket Bingo," and "Tom Horn."
Has Linda Evans won any awards?
Yes, Linda Evans has won several awards for acting, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series Drama for her role in "Dynasty." She has also been nominated for numerous other awards, including Emmy Awards and People's Choice Awards.
Is Linda Evans still acting?
Linda Evans has not worked in any major roles since the late 1990s; she has occasionally performed on television shows and has been involved in various charitable causes.
What other accomplishments does Linda Evans have?
Linda Evans is also a successful entrepreneur and author. She has written several books, including a memoir called "Recipes for Life: My Memories" and a cookbook called "Linda Evans: The Total Health Cookbook." She has also developed her line of beauty products.
