Linda was born in London. She is the daughter of a comedy magician, agent and comedy band leader. After leaving school at an early age, and a brief spell in club comedy Linda started her acting career in repertory theatre. She appeared in everything from Shakespeare to farce, in various theatre up and down the country. This was followed by the leading part in Tom Stoppard's Dirty Linen in the West End, and then a spell with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Her television and film work is extensive, she was regular in the hit HiDeHi comedy series, but has worked in many top television dramas. She is also the author of a series of successful crime novels.
Shop Girl
A Private Enterprise
Self
Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
A.T.S. Private Taylor
Carry On England
Brenda Noye
Fool's Gold: The Story Of The Brink's Mat Robbery
Gloria
Keep It Up, Jack!
Brenda Climax
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Girl at Dance
Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall
Chief Rocker Girl (uncredited)
Quadrophenia
Rosey
Lost In London
Secretary
Hardcore
Beryl
The Vampire of Soho
Self - Fantasy Lover (voice)
Jeepers Creepers
Clarissa
Adventures of a Private Eye
Pretty Girl on Bus (uncredited)
On the Buses
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
14
Gender
Female
Birthday
1949-11-05
Place of Birth
London, England, UK
Also Known As