Linda Gray
Model · American
Known for Linda Ann Gray was born on September 12, 1940, in Santa Monica, California, and grew up in Culver City, California, where her father worked as a watchmaker. She began her career as a model in the 1960s before appearing in nearly 400 television commercials.
About Linda Gray
Linda Ann Gray was born on September 12, 1940, in Santa Monica, California, and grew up in Culver City, California, where her father worked as a watchmaker. She began her career as a model in the 1960s before appearing in nearly 400 television commercials. During this period, she also made brief appearances in feature films, including Under the Yum Yum Tree and Palm Springs Weekend in 1963.
In the 1970s, Gray launched her professional acting career with guest roles on television series such as Marcus Welby, M.D., McCloud, and Switch, before signing with Universal Studios in 1974. She appeared in the films The Big Rip-Off and Dogs. In 1977, she played fashion model Linda Murkland in All That Glitters, the first transgender series regular on American television, and appeared in the television movie Murder in Peyton Place.
Gray achieved her breakthrough starring as Sue Ellen Ewing on the CBS television drama series Dallas from 1978 to 1989 and in 1991. Starting as a recurring guest character, she became a regular in the second season. Her performance earned a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and two Golden Globe Award nominations. She also received Germany's Bambi Award, Italy's Il Gatto, and was named Woman of the Year by the Hollywood Radio & Television Society in 1982.
After Dallas, Gray co-starred in the 1991 film Oscar and made guest appearances on the British series Lovejoy. She starred in several television movies, including The Entertainers, Bonanza: The Return, Moment of Truth: Why My Daughter?, and Accidental Meeting. She guest-starred on Melrose Place before leading its spin-off series Models Inc. from 1994 to 1995. She later returned as Sue Ellen Ewing in the television movies Dallas: J.R. Returns in 1996 and Dallas: War of the Ewings in 1998.
Gray expanded into theater, portraying Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate in the West End in 2001 and on Broadway in 2002. She also made her stage directing debut with Murder in the First and performed in Terms of Endearment, Agnes of God, and Love Letters. Her television and film work during the 2000s included guest appearances on The Bold and the Beautiful and 90210, alongside roles in independent films such as Reflections of a Life and Hidden Moon.
From 2012 to 2014, Gray reprised Sue Ellen Ewing in TNT's continuation of Dallas. She subsequently played the Fairy Godmother in a London production of Cinderella, appeared in the Hallmark movie A Perfect Wedding, and took roles in Significant Mother, Winterthorne, Hollyoaks, and Hand of God. In 2023, she featured in the Lifetime television film Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas.
Gray was married to art director Ed Thrasher from 1962 to 1983, with whom she had two children, Jeff and Kehly. She resides in Los Angeles, California.
Frequently asked about Linda Gray
What is Linda Gray known for?
Linda Ann Gray was born on September 12, 1940, in Santa Monica, California, and grew up in Culver City, California, where her father worked as a watchmaker. She began her career as a model in the 1960s before appearing in nearly 400 television commercials.
How old is Linda Gray and what is their zodiac sign?
Linda Gray is 86 years old (born 12 Sep 1940) and is a Virgo.
Where is Linda Gray from?
Linda Gray is from Santa Monica, United States (born 12 September 1940).
Who are Linda Gray's parents?
Linda Gray's parents are Leslie Vincent Gray, Jr.
Is Linda Gray married or in a relationship?
According to public information, Linda Gray’s relationship status is listed as Married.
