Linda Cardellini was born Linda Edna Cardellini on the 25th of June 1975 in Redwood City, California. She is best known for her role in Freaks and Geeks, as Lindsay Weir; in Scooby-Doo, as Velma Dinkley; and, in ER, as Samantha Taggart.

Her first appearance on public was when she sang at the age of 10 in her school play. She enjoyed performing in front of an audience so much that she then participated in many school productions. Linda Cardellini also attended drama lessons to enhance her skills in acting. In 1993, she graduated from the St. Francis High School in Mountain View, California. In 2001, she earned her degree in theatre from the Loyola Marymount University’s College of Communication and Fine Arts.

In 1999, Linda Cardellini landed her first major break when she landed the starring role in the series Bone Chillers on ABC. She then appeared on several television shows and series including, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Step by Step, Boy Meets World and Clueless. That same year, she toured Europe for the production of Lancelot.

The following year, she landed one of the lead parts in the serried Freaks and Geeks, by NBC. In the series, Linda Cardellini played the role of Lindsay Weir, a confused honor student. The critics and the audience loved her performance which made her one of the rising stars in Hollywood.

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