Linda O’Neil

Linda O'Neil is an American model and actress known for her work in commercial advertising, print media, and feature films. She was born on August 12, 1974, at Mather Air Force Base near Sacramento, California. Raised in a military family of mixed French, Irish, and Vietnamese heritage, she lived in various locations during her youth, including Guam. While attending high school, she balanced athletics such as gymnastics and track with early training in runway and fashion modeling.

O'Neil began modeling professionally in her mid-teens, starting with local fashion shows before establishing a career in commercial, swimsuit, and lifestyle modeling. Over the years, she appeared in numerous specialty calendars and print publications. Her commercial modeling portfolio expanded to include major print ad campaigns and promotional materials for companies such as Sony, Coors Light, and Ironman Magazine.

In addition to print modeling, O'Neil built a career in commercial television and film. She appeared in television advertisements for national brands, including MCI, Nike, Heineken, Mercedes-Benz, and Vonage. Her acting career includes supporting and featured roles in comedy films such as BASEketball in 1998, Foolish in 1999, Dish Dogs in 2000, and Meet the Fockers in 2004. She also contributed video footage to the 2004 racing video game Street Racing Syndicate.

Following her active period in modeling and television throughout the late 1990s and 2000s, O'Neil gradually reduced her public modeling engagements. She eventually stepped away from mainstream media projects and maintains a private lifestyle outside the public entertainment industry.