Supporting Actor Spotlights - Linda Hunt

[@simonkennedy6116]

In an interview on one of the NCIS: Los Angeles dvds, Linda talked about a scene where her character was on a climbing wall. Being scared of heights, she would never go anywhere near something high but her character was fearless so she was fearless for that scene. Says a lot about her dedication.

[@TheBackFocus]

I love this. Thanks for sharing!

[@cynsmi]

Linda Hunt is just amazing. She sure took a lemon and made lemonade. This should inspire all of us. Her parents must have loved her so and she must have thrilled them. I first became aware of her In The Year of Living Dangerously and have never been disappointed. Thanks for presenting her to us.

[@silverthorn9759]

Linda Hunt is one of my favourite actors pretty much solely from watching NCIS:LA.

[@djizzah]

How could anyone not be inspired by this marvelous woman? Respect from Australia

[@sliat1981]

She was the first person to win an Oscar an as Australian character

[@DavidGowers]

I don't remember where or when I first encountered Linda Hunt, but I've always loved watching her work. She ALWAYS has that commanding & powerful air about her, so I'm always taken aback a little when I stop to realise she's not 'regular' height, because she DOES just seem so much larger than life.

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

It is not how big you are, it's how significant you become in the hearts of those who encounter you. Linda achieves all that and more. Bravo Linda.

[@tashkenty]

One of my favorite actresses of All time

[@planetthunderstorm]

WONDERFUL little documentary about this fantastic, wonderful and remarkable actress, the GREAT Linda Hunt. I treasure and value her work and personality so much

[@chriskim7486]

She was my favorite judge on the TV series 'The Practice'. Amazing actress!!

[@sourpatchkid394]

I love how thoughtful you are when you talk about these people. This is one of my favorite series. Thank you

[@anhangamirim]

My favorite actress/actor of all time. Thank you for this amazing special about her.

[@JustBree716]

I love her. Lol. To think that people don't get opportunity because of assumptions and looks are some if the most talented among us

[@erikas974]

She is the biggest star I have ever seen. I wish she would write a book about her upbringing. Love to read it. Wishing her a long and happy healthy life. I will miss her in NCIS LA but she deserve her time. 🤩🤩🤩😇😇😇💞💞💞

[@TechnicJunglist]

I love this little lady

[@jasoncarpp7742]

The first time I saw Linda Hunt was in the movie *"Popeye",* opposite Robin Williams. My favourite role for her is Henrietta *"Hetty"* Lange, from NCIS Los Angeles.

[@SergeantSphynx]

Linda Hunt is one of my favorite actresses, I honestly cannot think of a role I have seen her in that I did not like.

[@-.._.-_...-_.._-..__..._.-.-.-]

I was upset to find out she didn't play Edna Mode in The Incredibles.

[@truthtube1000]

Yeah...she probably should've had her people contact their people(like Samuel Jackson did once he saw froze on looked like him)...and they probably would've given her the job. They mixed her physical likeness and voice with the career etc of a paramount costume designer(edith head...who is now deceased since 1981). I'm disappointed she didn't get the offer for the role. A man does the voice for edith mode though

[@kendylbigelow3097]

She would've been perfect for the role

[@tutyhasbi9032]

Yeah but Edna was based off her

[@lollipopcorndog]

My mom still thinks Linda Hunt voices Edna lol

[@JRS06]

I think Brad Bird created a more memorable performance. Nothing against Linda, but I prefer what we got with Brad.

[@madlove1581]

Linda Hunt, a masterclass of acting ~ this Oscar was so well deserved.

[@daler.steffy1047]

I just finished watching your Linda Hunt video. Your writing is incredible--and thoughtful, especially as brought forth in your concluding comments/thoughts that hold within them your reflective insights. You've got such a wonderful vocabulary, which includes words like "tenacity" and "vicarious." It is so refreshing to listen to someone who really understands the importance of eloquence in language. ~drs (01/02/24)

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

She's a brilliant actor. Her supporting role in The Year of Living Dangerously is astounding. It sounds like she had amazing parents

[@NemTheMan]

She was amazing as judge Zoey Hiller in The Practice!

[@Zenobiadream]

Her parents were incredible

[@pedrob3953]

Linda Hunt was the inspiration for Edna Mode in The Incredibles.

[@donnadees7031]

Just so great to know wll these facts.She is a dear lady.

[@JustBree716]

Oh and thank you for these thoughtful pieces on some of our beloved actors

[@johannesberg8649]

One of my fav character actors; always memorable in anything she’s in.

[@DreThaOnedaTV85]

I love Linda Hunt so much

[@Enoch001]

She was great on the practice

[@Anonymiter]

I was always disappointed when it wasn't her as the judge in the case. The screaming matches were the best!

[@stereohype1]

One of my fave roles of hers is as a museum curator in the 1997 sci-fi horror film "The Relic". It was so fun watching her trying to help save people from a giant lizard creature...you just cannot watch that movie and not root for her character to make it to the end alive. She is and always has been a screen legend!

[@jaymillymills]

Ty for including one of my FAVORITE scenes from Ready to Wear

[@PapaVanTwee5]

For me, I don't think I saw anything from her until I saw her play Judge Zoey Hiller on The Practice. It was a show of great characters. Eugene, Elanor and Jimmy were my favorite regulars. But Judge Hiller, in just 23 of the 167 episodes, was my favorite. And I would quickly find it was because Linda Hunt was brilliant in the part. It's great to see her so happy in her personal life in this video. She's a treasure.

[@jonathonpheifer1175]

And I would love a Josh radnor video such a underrated actor! Keep up the great work

[@ctrouble2309]

What a fantastic and inspiring story.

[@Purrpetuity]

So well put together, big fan from before you made this series. Keep it up.

[@jerrylorosae2690]

Years of living dangerously is one of the best movies I've watched

[@enricovankeeken1624]

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[@dragon67849]

I can never unsee hetty in every facet of her life. The way she carried herself in that show had so much impact on me I don't know any better.

[@EnigmaticPenguin]

My favourite episode of NSP. Glad to see it back.

[@pvtpain66k]

Not gonna mention that she's one of the inspirations for Edna Mode from "The Incredibles", huh?

[@TheBackFocus]

At the time I made this video, that was kind of under speculation and I couldn't find anyone confirming it. I had it in the video originally, but I ended up cutting it out.

[@TryMyMartini]

Maybe a little bit, but Edna Mode was mostly inspired by fashion designer Edith Head.

[@realamericannegro977]

Never thought about it but easy to see now that you said it

[@joanofarc33]

Back then there was no ‘subvert expectations’ because film, cinema, was not paint by numbers as much as it is today. Its the reason why there were more interesting actors and actresses, scripts, films and soundtracks.

[@dudebrian]

Always has been such an inspiring actress. Has she retired yet?

[@jimbobjimjim6500]

She has narrated so many docs i have seen and i didnt know it!

[@TimChuma]

The events of the Indonesian coup were covered in the Act of Killing documentary. I have been enjoying seeing Linda play Hetty on NCIS but only watch bits and pieces.

[@rachelw821]

Love this woman

[@AntoniePereira]

Great video 👍

[@danielanguiano4635]

And they forgot to mention she was the voice actor of The Narrator & “Gaia (GOW2)” from God of War Series

[@james2175]

I've been more and more in love with Linda Hunt every time I watch one of her movies. As an LGBT person, it is so uplifting to see an LGBT person with a disability thrive in life and inspire me in so many ways! And she is so talented, so full of character and presence. She means the world to me!

[@bananka4905]

According to Google her net worth is only 12 million. I'm surprised . shes been in so many movies and won this award. She makes the same as some lame actors and she is no lame actor.

[@morganmarston]

The voice for 'management' on 'Carnivale'

[@RailPreserver2K]

I know there was an actress or narrator named Linda Hunt who narrated The National Geographic documentary back in the nineties about the great Indian Railway and it's switch from Steam to diesel

[@ogorkiszony_]

She was narrator in God of War, and played the role of Gaia

[@sliat1981]

Not a lot of people mention it but Linda was the first person to win an Oscar playing an Australian character. Geoffrey Rush in Shine is the only other actor. And her accent is so good considering how bad Sigourney Weaver’s is

[@SealSol-w1j]

She would make a perfect librarian.

[@peterhagan8454]

a brilliant film on lindas career

[@ReAp3r13]

Voice of Gaia

[@theuscmike24]

This just feels like Hetty’s backstory…. All I can see is just… Hetty. Especially with the “you control people in your files” line when she was Billy Kwan. Well done review on the career of Linda!

[@austrich8309]

You should do Peter Greene

[@pyktskyskis]

Her voice really makes good atmosphere in god of war series

[@ogorkiszony_]

And Kratos cast himself from the highest peek in all of Greece. After 10 years of suffering, 10 years of endless nightmares, death will be his escape from madness.

[@kris3246]

God of war cast is very epic, finally know who’s behind this voice

[@scottzvidzo5564]

She is phenomenal but Hetty Lange is the most outstanding job she has ever done for me.

[@broadwaymike92]

To me, she's GRANDMOTHER WILLOW!!

[@TickleMonster333]

Please do Margret Halimton

[@parati1309]

Hi Brandon, how about Beth Grant? I think she's pretty amazing.

[@Trancecend]

Good stuff

[@mikaelwolfsteinneryz1577]

Edna Moda is real

[@AMoniqueOcampo]

Hetty!!

[@toeknee5464]

do the irish guy at 17.02 he has been in tons of stuff like the crying game and interview with the vampire he is all over

[@zachisenbletter1133]

Hey you left out her role as gaia from God of war.

[@ogorkiszony_]

And Kratos cast himself from the highest mountain in all of Greece. After 10 years of suffering, 10 years of endless nightmares it will finally come to an end. Death will be his escape from madness.

[@MrAspiringactor]

Hey Brandon, there is a podcast movie I'm making and I think you would be perfect for one of the characters. I'd rather not discuss it publicly so is there a way we contact each other if you're interested? Please let me know.

[@TheBackFocus]

Hey! Couldn't respond last night, but I think I see the audition you sent me. Liam? I'm recording now, I'll send it over ASAP.

[@TheBackFocus]

If that's you, that is, lol.

[@MontgomeryMall]

This is great and very comprehensive. However, her character of Billy Kwan in "The Year of Living Dangerously" was Indonesian, not Chinese-American.

[@sliat1981]

No that character was Chinese-Australian, not Indonesian. Billy states his father was Chinese in the film. Her accent is obviously Australian not American

[@jonathonpheifer1175]

Love the vids! Would love if u signed up for cameo!

[@TheBackFocus]

You're the first to tell me this. I really doubt I have enough fans to warrant a Cameo account, haha, but if anybody else feels this way, leave a comment! I might give it a try.

[@jonathonpheifer1175]

Yea I feel like this fanbase is big enough I look forward to it for sure

[@louiserodriguez2720]

Still don’t know what happened to Linda hunt?

[@danncross3862]

Edna moda

[@dnhhdbdhd8351]

Y’all like that short b with dwarfism

[@berecamarillo1291]

I just made click with her inmediatly 🤩

[@JodaroKujo]

Kratos-GAIA

[@LeopardKUL]

The voice of GAIA in god of war 2

[@TimChuma]