Linda Hunt
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Linda Hunt (born April 2, 1945) is an American film, stage and television actress. She is perhaps best known for her Academy Award-winning role in 1982's The Year of Living Dangerously. She is currently portraying the role of Henrietta "Hetty" Lange, Office of Special Projects Operations Manager on the CBS Television series NCIS: Los Angeles.
Linda Hunt Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Linda Hunt reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Linda Hunt's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Linda Hunt's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Turn of the Screw, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Linda Hunt Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Linda Hunt's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Linda Hunt has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Solo: A Star Wars Story | Lady Proxima (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Relationtrip | Dr. Lipschweiss | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Polio Crusade | Self - Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Making of God of War II | Gaia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Singing Revolution | Self - Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Christmas in Yellowstone | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Stranger Than Fiction | Dr. Mittag-Leffler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Yours, Mine & Ours | Mrs. Munion | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Jimmy Carter | Self - Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Dragonfly | Sister Madeline | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Woodrow Wilson | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Who Owns the Past? | Self - Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Island of the Sharks | Self - Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World | Grandmother Willow (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Out of the Past | Self - Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Influenza 1918 | Self - Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Isamu Noguchi: Stones and Paper | Self - Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Relic | Dr. Ann Cuthbert | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Amazon | Self - Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Titanic: Untold Stories | Self - Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Eat Your Heart Out | Kathryn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Paul Monette: The Brink of Summer's End | Self - Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Rain of Ruin: The Bombing of Nagasaki | Self - Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Pocahontas | Grandmother Willow (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Prêt-à-Porter | Regina Krumm | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Ishi, the Last Yahi | Self - Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Twenty Bucks | Angeline | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Younger and Younger | Frances | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Rain Without Thunder | Atwood Society Director | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems | (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes | (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Wild by Law | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | If Looks Could Kill | Ilsa Grunt | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kindergarten Cop | Miss Schlowski | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | She-Devil | Hooper | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Carmilla | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Turn of the Screw | Title Opening (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Waiting for the Moon | Alice B. Toklas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Basements | Rose (segment "The Room") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Room Upstairs | Mrs. Sanders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Louise Brooks | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Eleni | Katina | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Silverado | Stella | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Dune | Shadout Mapes | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Bostonians | Dr. Prance | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Year of Living Dangerously | Billy Kwan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Popeye | Mrs. Oxheart | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Fame | Mona | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Ah, Wilderness! | Nora | Flop | Similar → |
Linda Hunt - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Linda Hunt?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Linda Hunt is "The Turn of the Screw" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Linda Hunt acted in?
Linda Hunt has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Linda Hunt?
Other notable films include "Christmas in Yellowstone", "Woodrow Wilson", and "Stranger Than Fiction".