Linda Haynes
Biography
Linda Haynes was born Linda Lee Sylvander on November 4, 1947, in Florida, and passed away on July 17, 2023, at the age of 75. She was an American actress who appeared in several films during the 1970s and early 1980s before eventually retiring from the film business to work as a legal secretary. Her acting career included roles such as Dr. Anne Barton in the film Ido zero daisakusen in 1969, the prostitute Meg in Coffy in 1973, Sarah in The Nickel Ride in 1974, and barmaid Linda Forchet in a revenge thriller. Throughout her career, she accumulated thirteen known acting credits on the Movie Database before her passing.
Career overview
Linda Haynes was an American actress born Linda Lee Sylvander on November 4, 1947, in Florida. She appeared in several films in the 1970s and early 1980s before eventually retiring from the acting business to become a legal secretary. Throughout her career in film, she earned thirteen known credits on the Movie Database and was a life member.
Her film work included appearing as Dr. Anne Barton in the Japanese science fiction monster film Latitude Zero, which was released in 1969. She subsequently played the brassy prostitute Meg in Jack Hill's blaxploitation cult film Coffy in 1973. The following year, she portrayed Sarah, the girlfriend of small-time Los Angeles mobster Jason Miller, in the crime drama The Nickel Ride.
Linda Haynes passed away on July 17, 2023, at the age of seventy-five.
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Full Filmography
13 titles- Dynasty (1981)
- Brubaker (1980) as Carol
- Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980) as Karen Bundy
- Human Experiments (1979) as Rachel Foster
- Rolling Thunder (1977) as Linda Forchet
- The Drowning Pool (1975) as Gretchen
- Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley (1975) as Calley's Girl
- The Nickel Ride (1975) as Sarah
- Paper Moon (1974)
- Coffy (1973) as Meg
- Room 222 (1969)
- Latitude Zero (1969) as Dr. Anne Barton
- My Three Sons (1960)
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What movies or TV shows is Linda Haynes best known for?
Linda Haynes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dynasty (1981), Brubaker (1980), Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980), Human Experiments (1979).
When and where was Linda Haynes born?
Linda Haynes was born on November 4, 1947 in Florida, USA. They passed away on July 17, 2023.
How many credits does Linda Haynes have?
Linda Haynes has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 1981.
What is Linda Haynes's background in cinema and television?
Linda Haynes was born Linda Lee Sylvander on November 4, 1947, in Florida, and passed away on July 17, 2023, at the age of 75. She was an American actress who appeared in several films during the 1970s and early 1980s before eventually retiring from the film business to work as a legal secretary. Her acting career incl...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980) as Karen Bundy — aged about 32
- Brubaker (1980) as Carol — aged about 32
- Paper Moon (1974) — aged about 26
- Rolling Thunder (1977) as Linda Forchet — aged about 29
- Coffy (1973) as Meg — aged about 25
- My Three Sons (1960) — aged about 12
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