Linda Hamilton

Linda Hamilton is widely recognized for her role as Sarah Connor in the "Terminator" series, with appearances in "The Terminator," "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," and "Terminator: Dark Fate." Her performance in these films has earned her a number of accolades, including two Saturn Awards, two MTV Movie Awards, a Satellite Award, and a Romy Award. Beyond the "Terminator" series, Hamilton's filmography is diverse, featuring roles in "Children of the Corn," "King Kong Lives," "Dante's Peak," and "The Kid & I." Her work in film extends to the stage as well, with performances in "Laura" and "The Night of the Iguana."

In addition to her film and stage work, Hamilton has made significant contributions to television. She starred as Catherine Chandler in "Beauty and the Beast" and played Mary Elizabeth Bartowski on NBC's "Chuck." She also hosted an episode of "Saturday Night Live" in 1991. Her role in the television movie "A Mother's Prayer" garnered her a CableACE Award and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. More recently, she appeared as General McCallister on Syfy's "Resident Alien" starting in 2021, and guest-starred as a hippie life coach in six episodes of the TNT dark comedy "Claws" during its final season. She joined the ensemble of the Netflix mystery-horror series "Stranger Things" for its fifth and final season.