Linda Cardellini Biography (2)

With her combination of irresistible charm and natural talent, Linda Cardellini has earned the reputation of being one of the most promising young actresses in Hollywood.

Cardellini recently joined the cast of the NBC hit medical drama ER, starring as Nurse Samantha Taggart, a free-spirited single mother who struggles to balance parenthood, work, and romance.

Cardellini first made her mark in the critically acclaimed NBC series Freaks and Geeks. She starred as Lindsay Weir, a precocious academic decathlete who experiences a crisis of faith after witnessing the death of her grandmother. Her witty and biting portrayal still resonates among the show's cult following. The Freaks and Geeks DVD will be released on April 6th, 2004.

Cardellini's other feature credits include Legally Blonde; Good Burger; Dead Man on Campus with Tom Everett Scott and Marc-Paul Gosselaar; the thriller Strangeland; and the independent feature The Unsaid, opposite Andy Garcia. She also recently completed work on the independent feature Welcome to LaLa Wood opposite Martin Short.

Aside from her breakout role on Freaks and Geeks, Linda's television work also includes The Lot for AMC, Guys Like Us and Bone Chillers. Her guest appearances include 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Twilight Zone, Boy Meets World, Clueless and Pacific Palisades.

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