“Comedy is a way to make sense of chaos. It's a way of dealing with things that are overwhelming, that threaten you; it's a way to survive and get closer to the truth.”

American actress and director

Laura Leggett Linney is an American actress and director. She is known for work in film, television, and theatre, and has appeared in many acclaimed roles across those fields. She has received four Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Her career has also brought three Academy Award nominations, five Tony Award nominations, and a BAFTA nomination, reflecting a body of work recognized across major screen and stage institutions.