Editing Laura Linney (section)

==Career==
===1990s===
Linney made her New York stage debut in 1990 as Nina in the Off Broadway adaptation of ''[[The Seagull]]'' set in the Hamptons.  Conceived and directed by [[Jeff Cohen (playwright and theater director)|Jeff Cohen]], the acclaimed production was mounted at the RAPP Arts Center in Alphabet City to great critical acclaim.  ''[[The New York Times]]'' wrote: "Best of all is Miss Linney's Nina. From a naive, idealistic artist's groupie with a streak of crazy determination, her Nina emerges as a woman who is a lot stronger and more complicated than the terminally wounded bird-woman that is the character's traditional interpretation. Though deeply embittered at the end of the play, she is also fortified by a hard-won self-knowledge. Miss Linney projects the character's ambiguities with stinging force and clarity. She is clearly a talent of enormous potential."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Holden |first=Stephen |date=1990-12-24 |title=Review/Theater; Modern Misery in 'Sea Gull' Update |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1990/12/24/theater/review-theater-modern-misery-in-sea-gull-update.html |access-date=2023-03-14 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314000425/https://www.nytimes.com/1990/12/24/theater/review-theater-modern-misery-in-sea-gull-update.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Linney first appeared in minor roles in a few early 1990s films, including ''[[Lorenzo's Oil]]'' (1992), ''[[Searching for Bobby Fischer]]'' (1993), and ''[[Dave (film)|Dave]]'' (1993). In 1993, Linney starred in the [[Tales of the City (1993 miniseries)|television adaptation]] of [[Armistead Maupin]]'s ''[[Tales of the City]]'' as Mary Ann Singleton. She returned as Mary Ann Singleton in 1998 in ''[[More Tales of the City (miniseries)|More Tales of the City]]''. In October 1994, Linney guest-starred in an episode of ''[[Law & Order]]'' (episode "Blue Bamboo") as Martha Bowen. She played a blonde American singer who successfully claimed "[[battered person syndrome|battered woman syndrome]]" as a defense to the murder of a Japanese businessman.

Throughout the 1990s, Linney appeared on stage on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] and elsewhere including in ''[[Hedda Gabler]]'', for which she won the 1994 [[Joe A. Callaway Award]],<ref>[http://www.actorsequity.org/aboutequity/equityawards/callaway_award .asp "The Joe A. Callaway Award List"]{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} actorsequity.org, accessed January 31, 2011</ref> and a revival of ''Holiday'' in December 1995 through January 1996 (the Philip Barry play upon which the [[Holiday (1938 film)|1938 movie]] starring [[Cary Grant]] and [[Katharine Hepburn]] was based).<ref>{{Cite news|last=Canby|first=Vincent|date=1995-12-04|title=THEATER REVIEW;The Wee Problems Of the Seriously Rich In the Frenzied 20's|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1995/12/04/theater/theater-review-the-wee-problems-of-the-seriously-rich-in-the-frenzied-20-s.html|access-date=2023-01-08|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=December 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231164533/https://www.nytimes.com/1995/12/04/theater/theater-review-the-wee-problems-of-the-seriously-rich-in-the-frenzied-20-s.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

She was then cast in a series of thrillers, including ''[[Congo (film)|Congo]]'' (1995), ''[[Primal Fear (film)|Primal Fear]]'' (1996) and ''[[Absolute Power (film)|Absolute Power]]'' (1997). She made her [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] breakthrough in 1998, praised for playing [[Jim Carrey]]'s on-screen wife Meryl Burbank in [[Peter Weir]]'s science-fiction comedy drama film ''[[The Truman Show]]''.<ref name=actors/>

=== 2000s ===
In 2000, she starred in Kenneth Lonergan's film ''[[You Can Count on Me]]'' alongside [[Mark Ruffalo]] and [[Matthew Broderick]]. The film was met with positive reviews from critics with an approval rating of 95% on [[Rotten Tomatoes]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/you_can_count_on_me |title=You Can Count on Me (2000) |via=www.rottentomatoes.com |access-date=March 16, 2019 |archive-date=August 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803230148/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/you_can_count_on_me |url-status=live }}</ref> Linney was nominated for an [[Academy Award for Best Actress]] for her performance as the small-town single mother Sammy Prescott.<ref name=actors/> In 2001, she reprised her role as Mary Ann Singleton in ''[[Further Tales of the City (miniseries)|Further Tales of the City]]''. In 2002, she starred in ''[[Wild Iris (film)|Wild Iris]]'' alongside [[Gena Rowlands]] and won her first [[Emmy Award]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emmys.com/bios/laura-linney|title=Laura Linney|website=Television Academy|access-date=March 22, 2019|archive-date=February 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227113156/http://www.emmys.com/bios/laura-linney|url-status=live}}</ref> for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie|Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie.]]

In 2002, she starred in the Broadway revival of ''[[The Crucible]]'' alongside [[Liam Neeson]] at the [[Virginia Theatre]], which ran from March 2002 through June 2002. She received a Best Actress [[Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play|Tony Award]] nomination for her performance as John Proctor's prudish wife Elizabeth.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Brantley|first=Ben|date=2002-03-08|title=THEATER REVIEW; Two Against Mob Rule Who Can Turn Up the Heat|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/08/movies/theater-review-two-against-mob-rule-who-can-turn-up-the-heat.html|access-date=2023-01-08|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=January 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114152936/https://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/08/movies/theater-review-two-against-mob-rule-who-can-turn-up-the-heat.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Pogrebin|first=Robin|date=2002-05-07|title='Millie' Leads the Tony Nominations With 11; 'Morning's' Earns 9|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/07/theater/millie-leads-the-tony-nominations-with-11-morning-s-earns-9.html|access-date=2023-01-08|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=January 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114152930/https://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/07/theater/millie-leads-the-tony-nominations-with-11-morning-s-earns-9.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Also in 2002, Linney appeared on [[Sandra Boynton]]'s children's CD ''[[Philadelphia Chickens]]'' alongside [[Meryl Streep]], [[Kevin Kline]] and [[Patti LuPone]]. Linney sings the song "Please Can I Keep It?".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-7611-2636-2 |title=Children's Book Review: Philadelphia Chickens [With CD&#93; by Sandra Boynton, Author, Michael Ford, Composer Workman $16.95 (64p) ISBN 978-0-7611-2636-2 |publisher=Publishersweekly.com |date=October 14, 2002 |access-date=March 22, 2019 |archive-date=July 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709175339/https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-7611-2636-2 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2003, Linney appeared in [[Clint Eastwood]]'s ''[[Mystic River (film)|Mystic River]]'' alongside [[Sean Penn]], [[Tim Robbins]] and [[Marcia Gay Harden]]. The film received an 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mystic_river |title=Mystic River (2003) |via=www.rottentomatoes.com |access-date=March 16, 2019 |archive-date=June 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629135056/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mystic_river |url-status=live }}</ref> Linney received a [[BAFTA Award]] nomination for her performance as Annabeth Markum, the devoted second wife to Sean Penn's grief-stricken and revengeful character.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.playbill.com/article/ian-mckellen-and-laura-linney-among-bafta-nominees-com-117438 |title=Ian McKellen and Laura Linney Among BAFTA Nominees |first=Andrew |last=Gans |date=January 20, 2004 |website=Playbill |access-date=March 16, 2019 |archive-date=July 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709051416/https://playbill.com/article/ian-mckellen-and-laura-linney-among-bafta-nominees-com-117438 |url-status=live }}</ref> That same year she also starred in the holiday film ''[[Love Actually]]'' alongside [[Hugh Grant]], [[Emma Thompson]], [[Alan Rickman]], [[Colin Firth]], and [[Liam Neeson]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bustle.com/p/laura-linneys-love-actually-comments-will-make-you-feel-better-about-how-her-characters-story-ended-video-15862043 |title=Laura Linney's 'Love Actually' Comments Will Make You Feel Better About Sarah's Story |first=Sabienna |last=Bowman |website=Bustle |date=January 19, 2019 |access-date=March 16, 2019 |archive-date=March 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321015122/https://www.bustle.com/p/laura-linneys-love-actually-comments-will-make-you-feel-better-about-how-her-characters-story-ended-video-15862043 |url-status=live }}</ref> She also appeared in [[Alan Parker]]'s ''[[The Life of David Gale]]'' (2003) alongside [[Kate Winslet]] and [[Kevin Spacey]].

In 2004, she reunited with her ''Love Actually'' co-star Liam Neeson in ''[[Kinsey (film)|Kinsey]]'', as [[Alfred Kinsey|the title character's]] wife. She was nominated for the [[Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress]], [[Screen Actors Guild Award]], and [[Golden Globe Award]].<ref name=actors/> That same year Linney had a recurring role in the comedy series ''[[Frasier]]'' as Charlotte, the final love interest of [[Frasier Crane]] ([[Kelsey Grammer]]) during the 1993–2004 series. She won her second [[Primetime Emmy Award]] for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series|Guest Actress in a Comedy Series]].<ref name=actors/> Also in 2004, she starred in the Broadway production of ''[[Sight Unseen (play)|Sight Unseen]]'' at the [[Samuel J. Friedman Theatre|Biltmore Theatre]] which ran from May 2004 through July 2004. She earned her second [[Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play|Tony Award nomination]] for her performance.<ref>Gans, Andrew; Allen, Morgan; [[Simonson, Robert]]. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/92856-2004-2005-Tony-Nominations-Announced-Spamalot-Garners-14-Nominations "2004–2005 Tony Nominations Announced; Spamalot Garners 14 Nominations"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104000201/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/92856-2004-2005-Tony-Nominations-Announced-Spamalot-Garners-14-Nominations |date=November 4, 2013}} playbill.com, May 10, 2005</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Brantley|first=Ben|date=2004-05-26|title=THEATER REVIEW; A Fragile Victim of Love Long Past|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/26/theater/theater-review-a-fragile-victim-of-love-long-past.html|access-date=2023-01-08|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=January 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114212619/https://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/26/theater/theater-review-a-fragile-victim-of-love-long-past.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2005, Linney starred in [[Noah Baumbach]]'s comedy-drama ''[[The Squid and the Whale]]'' alongside [[Jeff Daniels]] and [[Jesse Eisenberg]]. It received rave reviews from critics earning a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/squid_and_the_whale |title=The Squid and the Whale (2005) |via=www.rottentomatoes.com |access-date=March 16, 2019 |archive-date=September 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901180908/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/squid_and_the_whale |url-status=live }}</ref> She received a [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical|Golden Globe Award]] nomination for her performance.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Silverman|first1=Stephen|title=Brokeback, Housewives Top Globe Nods|url=http://people.com/celebrity/brokeback-housewives-top-globe-nods/|website=People|access-date=January 10, 2018|date=December 13, 2005|archive-date=January 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110175316/http://people.com/celebrity/brokeback-housewives-top-globe-nods/|url-status=live}}</ref> Linney appeared in the political satire ''[[Man of the Year (2006 film)|Man of the Year]]'' (2006) alongside [[Robin Williams]] and the comedy-drama ''[[The Nanny Diaries (film)|The Nanny Diaries]]'' opposite [[Scarlett Johansson]] and [[Chris Evans (actor)|Chris Evans]], based on the book by [[Emma McLaughlin]] and Nicola Kraus.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/new.php?id=2363 |title=Linney Opens The Nanny Diaries |publisher=Cinemablend.com |date=March 14, 2006 |access-date=April 25, 2010 |archive-date=May 24, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110524043032/http://www.cinemablend.com/new.php?id=2363 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Also in 2006 Linney played the role of Claire in the Australian movie ''[[Jindabyne (film)|Jindabyne]]'', alongside [[Gabriel Byrne]]. It was shot on location in the town of the same name in south west NSW.

[[File:Laura Linney during the inaugural opening ceremonies.jpg|thumb|right|Linney at the [[First inauguration of Barack Obama|2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama]]]]
In 2007, Linney also appeared in [[Tamara Jenkins]]'s ''[[The Savages (film)|The Savages]]'' with [[Philip Seymour Hoffman]] as Wendy Savage, a struggling playwright.<ref name=actors/> She received a third [[Academy Award for Best Actress|Academy Award]] nomination for her performance.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=13494 |title=Philip Seymour Hoffman's Next is The Savages |publisher=Comingsoon.net |access-date=April 25, 2010 |archive-date=May 13, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513123136/http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=13494 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2008, Linney starred as [[Abigail Adams]] in the HBO miniseries ''[[John Adams (miniseries)|John Adams]]'' directed by Tom Hooper (''[[The King's Speech (film)|The King's Speech]]'', ''[[Les Misérables (2012 film)|Les Misérables]]''). [[Paul Giamatti]] played [[John Adams]]. The series was a critical and awards season hit and won 13 [[Primetime Emmy Awards]] overtaking ''[[Angels in America (miniseries)|Angels in America]]'' (11 wins) as the miniseries with the most Emmy wins in history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.emmys.com/shows/john-adams|title=John Adams|website=Television Academy|access-date=March 16, 2019|archive-date=March 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315095737/https://www.emmys.com/shows/john-adams|url-status=live}}</ref> She won her third [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie|Primetime Emmy Award]] for her performance.<ref name=actors/> Also in 2008, she starred as La Marquise de Merteuil in the Broadway revival of [[Christopher Hampton]]'s play ''[[Les liaisons dangereuses (play)|Les Liaisons Dangereuses]]'' alongside [[Mamie Gummer]] and [[Benjamin Walker (actor)|Benjamin Walker]] at the [[Roundabout Theatre Company]]'s [[American Airlines Theatre]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Liz|url=http://www.nypost.com/seven/03132008/gossip/liz/watch_the_hot_actress_thrive__101713.htm|title=Watch the hot actress thrive!|publisher=New York Post|date=March 13, 2008|access-date=April 25, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417143759/http://www.nypost.com/seven/03132008/gossip/liz/watch_the_hot_actress_thrive__101713.htm|archive-date=April 17, 2009}}</ref> Since 2009, Linney has served as host of the [[PBS]] television series ''[[Masterpiece Classic]]''. She became a popular meme and vine for her introductions when saying, "Hi, I'm Laura Linney and this is Masterpiece Classic".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/23010648066757571/|title=Pinterest|website=Pinterest|access-date=March 22, 2019|archive-date=July 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709050555/https://www.pinterest.com/pin/23010648066757571/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2009, Linney took part of the ''[[We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial]]'' in which she read passages from [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]], and [[John F. Kennedy]]. The event, which was free and open to the public at the [[Lincoln Memorial]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] According to the [[Presidential Inaugural Committee]], "The Sunday afternoon performance will be grounded in history and brought to life with entertainment that relates to the themes that shaped [[Barack Obama]], and which will be the hallmarks of his administration." Obama spoke at the end of the event which featured actors reading historical passages as well as musical performances.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99389770|title= We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration|website= NPR|date= January 18, 2009|access-date= November 30, 2020|archive-date= January 21, 2021|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210121110708/https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99389770|url-status= live}}</ref>

=== 2010s ===
In 2010, Linney starred in the Broadway production of ''[[Time Stands Still (play)|Time Stands Still]]'' by [[Donald Margulies]] alongside [[Brian D'Arcy James]] and [[Alicia Silverstone]] at [[Manhattan Theatre Club]]'s [[Samuel J. Friedman Theatre]] from January 28, 2010, through March 27, 2010. She received her third [[Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play|Tony Award]] nomination for her performance. The play returned to Broadway with most of the original cast in September 2010 and closed on January 30, 2011.<ref>Jones, Kenneth. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/147129-Broadways-Time-Stands-Still-Acclaimed-Drama-About-War-Scars-Closes-Jan-30 "Broadway's 'Time Stands Still', Acclaimed Drama About War Scars, Closes Jan. 30"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110202061031/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/147129-Broadways-Time-Stands-Still-Acclaimed-Drama-About-War-Scars-Closes-Jan-30 |date=February 2, 2011 }} playbill.com, January 30, 2011</ref> That same year, Linney returned to television in [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]]'s half-hour series about cancer, ''[[The Big C (TV series)|The Big C]]''. She served as both an actress and executive producer on the show. She starred as a suburban wife and mother who explores the emotional ups and downs of suffering cancer, and the changes it brings to her life and her sense of who she is.<ref>{{cite news |first=Adam |last=Bryant |title=Showtime and Laura Linney to Tackle Cancer in New Series |url=https://www.tvguide.com/News/Laura-Linney-Showtime-1009247.aspx |work=TV Guide |date=August 27, 2009 |access-date=August 27, 2009 |archive-date=August 31, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831095242/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Laura-Linney-Showtime-1009247.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2011, she won a [[Golden Globe Award]] for her performance. In 2013, she won her fourth [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie|Primetime Emmy Award]] for the final season of the series.

[[File:Laura Linney at the Berlinale party (24766856460).jpg|thumb|left|Linney at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin (2016)]]
In 2012, she starred in [[Roger Mitchell (director)|Roger Mitchell]]'s ''[[Hyde Park on Hudson]]'' alongside [[Bill Murray]] as [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]]. The film also starred [[Olivia Colman]], [[Olivia Williams]] and [[Samuel West]]. Murray was nominated for a [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy|Golden Globe Award]] for his performance. In 2015, she starred in [[Bill Condon]]'s ''[[Mr. Holmes]]'' alongside [[Ian McKellen]]. The film received rave reviews, earning an 89% on [[Rotten Tomatoes]] with the consensus reading, "Mr. Holmes focuses on the man behind the mysteries, and while it may lack Baker Street thrills, it more than compensates with tenderly wrought, well-acted drama."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mr_holmes |title=Mr. Holmes (2015) |via=www.rottentomatoes.com |access-date=March 16, 2019 |archive-date=November 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171127042243/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mr_holmes/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2016, she appeared in Clint Eastwood's ''[[Sully (film)|Sully]]'' with [[Tom Hanks]] as Lorraine Sullenberger, the wife of [[Chesley Sullenberger]]. The film was a critical and commercial success making almost US$240 million at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=sully.htm |title=Sully (2016) - Box Office MOJO |website=Box Office Mojo |access-date=March 16, 2019 |archive-date=January 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109100130/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=sully.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

She starred in ''[[Genius (2016 film)|Genius]]'' (2016) alongside [[Colin Firth]], [[Jude Law]], [[Nicole Kidman]], [[Guy Pearce]] and [[Dominic West]]. She appeared briefly in [[Tom Ford]]'s critical hit ''[[Nocturnal Animals]]'' alongside [[Amy Adams]], [[Jake Gyllenhaal]], and [[Michael Shannon]]. The consensus from the review aggregator [[Rotten Tomatoes]] is, "Well-acted and lovely to look at, ''Nocturnal Animals'' further underscores writer-director Tom Ford's distinctive visual and narrative skill".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nocturnal_animals |title=Nocturnal Animals (2016) |via=www.rottentomatoes.com |access-date=March 16, 2019 |archive-date=October 11, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011054919/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nocturnal_animals |url-status=live }}</ref>

From 2017 to 2022, she appeared in Netflix's crime drama series ''[[Ozark (TV series)|Ozark]]'' alongside [[Jason Bateman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/07/laura-linney-star-jason-bateman-netflix-drama-series-ozark-1201783401/|title=Laura Linney To Star In Jason Bateman's Netflix Drama Series ''Ozark''|last=Petski|first=Denise|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=July 27, 2016|access-date=August 3, 2017|archive-date=July 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728141320/https://deadline.com/2016/07/laura-linney-star-jason-bateman-netflix-drama-series-ozark-1201783401/|url-status=live}}</ref> She was nominated for the [[Screen Actors Guild Award]] for her performances in both seasons one and two and for the [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series]] for seasons two, three and four.

In 2017, she starred in the Broadway revival of ''[[The Little Foxes]]'' alongside [[Cynthia Nixon]] at [[Manhattan Theatre Club]]'s [[Samuel J. Friedman Theatre]] from April 19 to July 2, 2017. She alternated the roles of Regina and Birdie with Nixon.<ref>Clement, Olivia. [http://www.playbill.com/article/broadways-the-little-foxes-opens-april-19# "Broadway's 'The Little Foxes' Opens April 19"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170420131900/http://www.playbill.com/article/broadways-the-little-foxes-opens-april-19 |date=April 20, 2017 }} Playbill, April 19, 2017</ref> She received her fourth Tony Award nomination for her performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/188895/cynthia-nixon-takes-home-her-second-tony-award-for-the-little-foxes/|title=Cynthia Nixon Takes Home Her Second Tony Award for The Little Foxes|website=Broadway.com|access-date=March 16, 2019|archive-date=November 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105194219/https://www.broadway.com/buzz/188895/cynthia-nixon-takes-home-her-second-tony-award-for-the-little-foxes/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2018, Linney starred in a monologue play adapted from the [[Elizabeth Strout]] novel by [[Rona Munro]] titled ''[[My Name Is Lucy Barton#Stage adaptation|My Name Is Lucy Barton]]'', at the [[Bridge Theatre]] in [[London]] directed by [[Richard Eyre]]. It previewed on June 2, 2018, and opened on June 6.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/what-did-critics-think-of-my-name-is-lucy-barton-starring-laura-linney|title=What Did Critics Think of My Name Is Lucy Barton, Starring Laura Linney?|last=Gans|first=Andrew|date=June 7, 2018|website=Playbill|language=en|access-date=June 13, 2019|archive-date=July 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709213805/https://playbill.com/article/what-did-critics-think-of-my-name-is-lucy-barton-starring-laura-linney|url-status=live}}</ref>

Linney reprised her role as Mary Ann Singleton in the 2019 [[Netflix]] miniseries ''[[Tales of the City (2019 miniseries)|Tales of the City]]'' based on the ''[[Tales of the City]]'' series alongside [[Olympia Dukakis]] and [[Elliot Page]].

=== 2020s ===
In 2020, Linney starred in ''[[Falling (2020 film)|Falling]]'' opposite [[Viggo Mortensen]], who also directed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/03/laura-linney-viggo-mortensen-terry-chen-hannah-gross-falling-1202579844/|title=Laura Linney, Terry Chen & Hannah Gross Join Viggo Mortensen's Directorial Debut 'Falling', Shoot Underway In Toronto|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|date=March 21, 2019|access-date=April 18, 2020|archive-date=May 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508213832/https://deadline.com/2019/03/laura-linney-viggo-mortensen-terry-chen-hannah-gross-falling-1202579844/|url-status=live}}</ref> It had its world premiere at the [[Sundance Film Festival]] on January 31, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sundance-2020-unveils-female-powered-lineup-taylor-swift-gloria-steinem-films-1259538?|title=Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Tatiana|last=Siegel|date=December 4, 2019|access-date=April 18, 2020|archive-date=December 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208151948/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sundance-2020-unveils-female-powered-lineup-taylor-swift-gloria-steinem-films-1259538|url-status=live}}</ref> She next starred in ''[[The Roads Not Taken]]'', directed by [[Sally Potter]], alongside [[Javier Bardem]] and [[Elle Fanning]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2018/12/javier-bardem-elle-fanning-salma-hayek-chris-rock-laura-linney-set-for-hanway-bleecker-street-sally-potter-movie-1202517177/ |title=Javier Bardem, Elle Fanning, Salma Hayek, Chris Rock & Laura Linney Set For Sally Potter Pic; HanWay & Bleecker Street Aboard |first1=Andreas |last1=Wiseman |date=December 10, 2018 |access-date=March 16, 2019 |archive-date=July 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709050601/https://deadline.com/2018/12/javier-bardem-elle-fanning-salma-hayek-chris-rock-laura-linney-set-for-hanway-bleecker-street-sally-potter-movie-1202517177/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It  premiered at the [[Berlin International Film Festival]] on February 26, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/festivals/berlin-film-festival-main-competition-lineup-1203485048/|title=Berlin Competition Lineup Revealed: Sally Potter, Kelly Reichardt, Eliza Hittman, Abel Ferrara|work=Variety|date=January 29, 2020|access-date=April 18, 2020|archive-date=April 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200413150518/https://variety.com/2020/film/festivals/berlin-film-festival-main-competition-lineup-1203485048/|url-status=live}}</ref> Its general release was on March 13, 2020, but was pulled from theaters due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], subsequently releasing on [[video on demand]] on April 10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/04/the-roads-not-taken-streaming-bleecker-street-exhibition-coronavirus-1202901840/|title=Bleecker Street Teams With Exhibitors To Stream Sally Potter's 'The Roads Not Taken'|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|date=April 6, 2020|access-date=April 6, 2020|archive-date=January 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125172812/https://deadline.com/2020/04/the-roads-not-taken-streaming-bleecker-street-exhibition-coronavirus-1202901840/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2020, Linney reprised her role in ''[[My Name Is Lucy Barton]]'', returning to [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] in the American premiere at [[Manhattan Theatre Club]]'s [[Samuel J. Friedman Theatre]]. Preview performances began on January 6, 2020, with the play officially opening on January 15, Linney received rave reviews from critics, with ''[[The New York Times]]'' describing her as "luminous".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/laura-linney-to-return-to-broadway-in-my-name-is-lucy-barton|title=Laura Linney to Return to Broadway in My Name Is Lucy Barton|last=Clement|first=Olivia|date=April 29, 2019|website=Playbill|language=en|access-date=June 13, 2019|archive-date=July 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709105952/https://www.playbill.com/article/laura-linney-to-return-to-broadway-in-my-name-is-lucy-barton|url-status=live}}</ref> For her performance she received a [[Drama Desk Award]] for [[Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance|Outstanding Solo Performance]] and her fifth nomination for a [[Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play|Tony Award]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.playbill.com/article/a-strange-loop-the-inheritance-moulin-rouge-win-big-at-2020-drama-desk-awards|title= A Strange Loop, The Inheritance, Moulin Rouge! Win Big at 2020 Drama Desk Awards|website= Playbill|date= June 13, 2020|access-date= November 30, 2020|archive-date= November 15, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201115005503/https://www.playbill.com/article/a-strange-loop-the-inheritance-moulin-rouge-win-big-at-2020-drama-desk-awards|url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/2020/legit/news/jake-gyllenhaal-jeremy-o-harris-tony-nominations-1234806325/|title= Jake Gyllenhaal, Jeremy O. Harris, Laura Linney and More Celebrate Tony Award Nominations|website= Variety|date= October 15, 2020|access-date= November 30, 2020|archive-date= November 17, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201117011723/https://variety.com/2020/legit/news/jake-gyllenhaal-jeremy-o-harris-tony-nominations-1234806325/|url-status= live}}</ref>

In 2020, it was reported that Linney would star in the Irish film drama, ''[[The Miracle Club]]'', with [[Maggie Smith]] and [[Kathy Bates]]. Its plot was described as a "joyful and hilarious" journey of a group of riotous working-class women from Dublin, whose pilgrimage to Lourdes in France leads them to discover each other's friendship and their own personal miracles." As of December 2021 it was in pre-production, having received sustaining funding from the U.K. Global Screen Fund.<ref name="Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith Starring ‘The Miracle Club’ Among Nine Projects Supported by U.K. Global Screen Fund">{{cite web |title=Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith Starring 'The Miracle Club' Among Nine Projects Supported by U.K. Global Screen Fund |url=https://variety.com/2021/film/global/laura-linney-kathy-bates-maggie-smith-uk-global-screen-fund-1235129755/ |website=Variety |date=December 9, 2021 |access-date=30 January 2022 |archive-date=January 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130063137/https://variety.com/2021/film/global/laura-linney-kathy-bates-maggie-smith-uk-global-screen-fund-1235129755/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''The Miracle Club'' premiered at the 2023 [[Tribeca Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldsmith |first=Jill |date=2023-04-18 |title=Tribeca Festival's 2023 Film Lineup Includes 'Maggie Moore(s)' With Tina Fey & Jon Hamm, 'First Time Female Director', Marvel's 'Stan Lee' Doc, More |url=https://deadline.com/2023/04/2023-tribeca-festival-film-lineup-1235328744/ |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Deadline |language=en-US |archive-date=April 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418152938/https://deadline.com/2023/04/2023-tribeca-festival-film-lineup-1235328744/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2022, Linney made her television directorial debut with the eleventh episode of ''Ozark''<nowiki/>'s final season ("Pound of Flesh and Still Kickin'").<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grobbar |first=Matt |date=March 31, 2022 |title='Ozark's Laura Linney Makes Directorial Debut On Episode Late In Final Season |url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/ozarks-laura-linney-makes-directorial-debut-on-episode-late-in-final-season-1234992062/ |access-date=May 7, 2022 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]] |archive-date=May 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505132101/https://deadline.com/2022/03/ozarks-laura-linney-makes-directorial-debut-on-episode-late-in-final-season-1234992062/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2023, Linney starred on Broadway in ''[[Summer, 1976]]'' written by [[David Auburn]] opposite [[Jessica Hecht]]. Performances began April 25, 2023 at [[Manhattan Theatre Club]]'s [[Samuel J. Friedman Theatre]]. The run ended on June 18, 2023.