Linda Gray

Linda Gray, born on September twelfth, nineteen forty, is an acclaimed American actress renowned for her iconic portrayal of Sue Ellen Ewing in the beloved CBS television drama series Dallas. This role, which she played from nineteen seventy-eight to nineteen eighty-nine, and later in two revivals, earned her critical acclaim, including a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in nineteen eighty-one, as well as two Golden Globe nominations.

Gray's career began in the 1960s with television commercials, paving the way for her appearances in various TV series throughout the 1970s. Her breakthrough came with Dallas, where she captivated audiences as the long-suffering wife of J.R. Ewing, played by Larry Hagman. After departing from the series in nineteen eighty-nine, she showcased her versatility in film, starring alongside Sylvester Stallone in the comedy Oscar in nineteen ninety-one.

In addition to her television and film work, Gray has made significant contributions to the stage. She took on the role of Mrs. Robinson in the West End production of The Graduate in two thousand one, followed by a Broadway run the next year. In two thousand seven, she starred as Aurora Greenaway in the world premiere of Terms of Endearment, touring the United Kingdom with the production.

Following the cancellation of the Dallas revival in two thousand fourteen, Gray returned to the stage, delighting audiences as the Fairy Godmother in a London production of Cinderella. Her enduring talent and dedication to her craft continue to resonate with fans and audiences alike.