Linda Carroll Hamilton is an American actress, best known for her iconic role as Sarah Connor in the *Terminator* franchise. She portrayed the character in the original film *The Terminator* (1984) and its acclaimed sequel, *Terminator 2: Judgment Day* (1991), a role for which she received several awards, including a Saturn Award and an MTV Movie Award. She reprised her role as Connor in *Terminator: Dark Fate* (2019). Her career also includes roles in films such as the horror cult classic *Children of the Corn* (1984) and the disaster blockbuster *Dante's Peak* (1997). On television, she achieved significant success with the series *Beauty and the Beast* (1987-1990), a performance that earned her a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award nomination, solidifying her status as a versatile and critically acclaimed actress.