Linda Carroll Hamilton is an American actress whose career spans film, television, and theater. She rose to international fame for portraying Sarah Connor in The Terminator franchise, a role that established her as one of the most iconic action heroines in cinema history. Her notable credits also include Children of the Corn, King Kong Lives, Beauty and the Beast, Dante's Peak, and the Netflix series Stranger Things. Renowned for her strong dramatic performances and influential action roles, Hamilton remains one of the most respected actresses of her generation.