What Is Linda Cardellini's Net Worth and Salary?
Linda Cardellini is an accomplished American actress with a net worth of $9 million. Her breakthrough came with the cult classic TV series "Freaks and Geeks" (1999-2000), where she played Lindsay Weir, a high school student facing the challenges of adolescence. Despite its short run, the show gained a dedicated following for its realistic depiction of teenage life. Linda further cemented her television career with her role as nurse Samantha Taggart on "ER" from 2003 to 2009.
Linda's film career also flourished, notably with her portrayal of Velma Dinkley in the "Scooby-Doo" films (2002 and 2004). She showcased her range in independent films like "Return" (2011), where she played Kelli, a soldier adjusting to post-war life. Cardellini returned to TV with a starring role in "Dead to Me" alongside Christina Applegate. Her portrayal of Judy Hale earned her an Emmy nomination.
Early Life
Born on June 25, 1975, in Redwood City, California, Linda Cardellini is the daughter of Wayne and Lorraine Cardellini. She discovered her passion for acting in elementary school and participated in numerous school productions. Linda graduated from St. Francis High School in 1993 and moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. She appeared on an episode of "The Price Is Right" in 1994 and won a fireplace. Linda earned her degree from Loyola Marymount University's College of Communications and Fine Arts in 1997.
Career
Linda began her professional career in 1996 with the children's program "Bone Chillers". She landed guest-starring roles on shows like "3rd Rock from the Sun," "Clueless," "Step by Step," "Guys Like Us," and "Boy Meets World." Her film credits during this period include "Goodburger," "Strangeland," and "The Prince and the Surfer." In 1999, Linda starred in the AMC mini-series "The Lot" and toured Europe with a production of "Lancelot."
Her role as Lindsay Weir on "Freaks and Geeks" in 1999 catapulted her to fame. She starred in notable films like "Legally Blonde" and "Brokeback Mountain." Linda played Velma Dinkley in the 2002 live-action adaptation of "Scooby-Doo" and its sequel. From 2003 to 2009, she starred as Samantha Taggart on "ER", winning the TV Land Icon Award with the cast in 2009.
Linda's career continued with diverse roles, including voicing characters in video games and animated series. She starred in films such as "Grandma's Boy" and "Gladius." In 2007, she appeared in the CBS miniseries "Comanche Moon". In 2010 and 2011, she returned to the stage and starred in the indie film "Return."
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From 2013 to 2016, Linda voiced various characters in "Sanjay and Craig," "Gravity Falls," and "Regular Show." She turned heads with her role as Sylvia Rosen in "Mad Men," earning an Emmy nomination. In 2014, she starred in "Welcome to Me," produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. In 2015, Linda joined "Bloodline" with Kyle Chandler.
Linda's filmography includes roles in "Daddy's Home" and its sequel, "Green Book," which won the Best Picture Oscar and Golden Globe. In 2019, she appeared in "Avengers: Endgame" and starred in "Dead to Me," earning critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination. Later that year, she starred in "The Curse of La Llorona." In 2020, Linda appeared in "Muppets Now" and starred as Mae Capone in "Capone."
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Personal Life
Linda dated her "Freaks and Geeks" co-star Jason Segel for five years after the show ended. She began dating Steven Rodriguez in 2009, and they welcomed their first child, a daughter, in February 2012. The couple, long-time friends, got engaged in June 2013.
Real Estate
In 2009, Linda purchased a home in Venice, Los Angeles, for $2.4 million, which she and Steven sold in March 2020 for $3.6 million. In May 2021, the couple bought a home in LA's Pacific Palisades neighborhood for $4.3 million.