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Linda Powell
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Linda Margaret Powell
April 16, 1965 Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S.
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| Education | College of William and Mary (BA) Circle in the Square Theatre School (GrDip) |
| Years active | 1992–present |
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| Relatives | Michael Powell (brother) |
Linda Margaret Powell (born April 16, 1965) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in TV shows like Chicago Fire and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She has also performed in many plays on Broadway and off-Broadway.
Early Life
Linda Margaret Powell was born in Fort Benning, Georgia, on April 16, 1965. Her mother is Alma, and her father was Colin Powell. Colin Powell was a very important person in the U.S. government. He served as the United States Secretary of State, National Security Advisor, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Because her father was in the military, Linda grew up moving a lot. She lived on different military bases and went to four different high schools. She graduated from Leavenworth High School in Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1983. Later, she went to the College of William and Mary. She earned a degree in English literature in 1987. Linda also studied acting at the Circle in the Square Theatre School.
Acting Career
Linda Powell has had a long career playing supporting roles in movies and on television. A supporting role is a character who helps the main story but is not the main character. Some of her most well-known TV roles include Ingrid Mills on Chicago Fire and Pauline Samson in the TV mini-series Political Animals. She also played a lawyer in the movie Blue Caprice.
Linda has also worked a lot in live theater. She has performed on Broadway, which is the highest level of theater in the United States. She appeared in new versions of plays like Wilder, Wilder, Wilder and On Golden Pond. She also acted in plays off-Broadway, such as A Raisin in the Sun, Angela’s Mixtape, and The Christians.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1998 | American Cuisine | Miller (US Navy officer) | |
| 2007 | American Gangster | Social Worker | |
| 2010 | Morning Glory | Louanne | |
| 2013 | Blue Caprice | Case Worker | |
| 2015 | Meadowland | Mrs. Williams | |
| 2019 | The Report | Marcy Morris |
Television Roles
| Year | TV Show | Role | Notes |
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| 1999–2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Lauren White | 9 episodes |
| 2009 | The Good Wife | Patrice Wilcox | Episode: "Conjugal" |
| 2012 | Political Animals | Pauline Samson | Miniseries |
| 2012–2015 | Chicago Fire | Ingrid Mills | 7 episodes |
| 2021 | Modern Love | Mrs. Vacher | Episode: "Am I...? Maybe This Quiz Will Tell Me" |
Awards
Linda Powell has been recognized for her acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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| 2016 | AUDELCO Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Christians | Nominated |
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