- Born
- Birth nameLinda Ann Gray
- Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Linda Gray was born on September 12, 1940 in Santa Monica, California, USA. She is an actress and director, known for Dallas (1978), Oscar (1991) and Star of Jaipur (1999). She was previously married to Ed Thrasher.
- SpouseEd Thrasher(April 28, 1962 - November 14, 1983) (divorced, 2 children)
- Children
- ParentsLeslie GrayMarjorie Gray
- Was fired during the 8th season of Dallas (1978) 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.
- Her legs were used for the famous poster for The Graduate (1967) with Dustin Hoffman.
- For The Graduate (1967) publicity poster, Gray landed the body-double gig for Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft's leg) through a photographer friend. She received a reported $20 for her efforts.
- Best friends with Larry Hagman from 1977 until his death in 2012.
- Served as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations.
- "I think people love entertainment like that. If you do it right and the writing is well done, I think people will tune in. Desperate Housewives (2004) has a bit of humor, a little satire going on.... Sue Ellen was the original desperate housewife." Interview with Devin Owens.
- [on the death of Larry Hagman] He brought joy to everyone he knew. He was creative, generous, funny, loving and talented, and I will miss him enormously. He was an original and lived life to the fullest.
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