Linda Gray: Biography
Linda, now owner of a production company, LG Productions, Inc., grew up in Culver City, California. As a child, Linda put on neighborhood plays and then starred as Cinderella in a high school production. She went on to study at Notre Dame Academy in Culver City, California.
Bradley Bell, Executive Producer of The Bold and the Beautiful wanted Linda to play the role of Jacqueline Marone, but when she wouldn't commit to the 3-year contract, so the part went to Lesley-Anne Down. But when the recurring role of Priscilla Kelly came up, she agreed to take the part. Linda also starred in what is probably her best known role on Dallas, however she also served as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations.
She has a son and daughter, Jeff Thrasher and Kehly Sloane, respectively, and two grandsons, Ryder and Jack.
- Linda was nominated for an Emmy in 1981 for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series' for Dallas.
Linda was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1982 for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series - Drama' for Dallas.
Linda was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1981 for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series - Drama' for Dallas.
Linda was nominated for a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1988 for 'Favorite Super Couple: Prime Time' for Dallas with Larry Hagman.
Linda was nominated for a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1988 for 'Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role: Prime Time' for Dallas.
Linda was nominated for a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1986 for 'Favorite Super Couple on a Prime Time Serial' for Dallas with Larry Hagman.
Linda was nominated for a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1986 for 'Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role on a Prime Time Serial' for Dallas.
(edit) - Mother-in-law of producer Lance Sloane.(edit)
- Did her first ever nude scene in 2001 when appearing in the London version of the play 'The Graduate.'(edit)
- Was fired during the 8th season of Dallas after she asked producers to let her direct a few episodes of the series. Her job was spared when Larry Hagman threatened to walk out in protest.(edit)
- Linda Gray was a guest on The Mac Davis Christmas Special, December 1978. It was during this TV special she sang the song "Hello Hollywood - Here I Am."(edit)
- Was voted 'Woman of the Year' in 1982 from the Hollywood Radio and Television Society.(edit)
- Daughter, Kehly Sloane, appeared on "Dallas" and was Miss Golden Globe 1997.(edit)
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