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American actress (born 1945)

For the medical professor, see Linda M. Hunt.

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For the American author and journalist, see Linda Hunt (reporter).

Linda Hunt, born Lydia Susanna Hunt (April 2, 1945) is an American actress. She made her film debut playing Mrs. Oxheart in Popeye (1980).

Her portrayal of the male character Billy Kwan in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the first and, as of 2024, the only person to win an Oscar for portraying a character of the opposite sex.

Hunt has also appeared in films such as Dune (1984), Silverado (1985), Kindergarten Cop (1990), Pocahontas (1995), Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World (1998), and Stranger Than Fiction (2006).

Hunt has had a successful career on television and in voice-over work, notably being the narrator for the Ancient Greek mythology themed God of War video game series. From 1997 to 2002, she played the recurring role of Judge Zoey Hiller on The Practice and played Commander Chennault on the sci-fi series Space Ranger