Linda Hayden, a ravishing blonde actress, left a lasting impression with her captivating portrayals of lustful nymphets and seductive characters in a limited number of films made during the 1960s and 1970s. Born on January 19, 1953, in Stanmore, Middlesex, England, Linda studied acting at the prestigious Aida Foster Stage School, honing her skills in drama, dancing, and singing.
Linda made her film debut as a bold and brazen 15-year-old teenage tart, Luci Thompson, in the provocative melodrama Baby Love (1969). She achieved cult cinema fame with her appearances in several horror features, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Notable roles include her portrayal of virginal innocent Alice Hargood in the critically acclaimed Hammer film Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970) and her chilling performance as alluring devil cult leader Angel Blake in The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971).
Hayden's other notable performances include her memorable roles as libidinous sexpot secretary Linda Hindstatt in the thriller Trauma (1976) and a brief cameo in The Boys from Brazil (1978). She also appeared in four comedies alongside her onetime boyfriend, Robin Askwith, in Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974),Queen Kong (1976),Let's Get Laid (1978),and Confessions from a Holiday Camp (1977).
In addition to her film work, Linda has made numerous guest appearances in television shows such as Now Look Here (1971),Marked Personal (1973),Traffic Warden's Daughter: Part 1 (2007),Pig in the Middle (1975),Robin's Nest (1977),Sole Agent (1980),Black Out (1980),Shillingbury Tales (1980),Cuffy (1983),Passing Chance (1983),Black Carrion (1984),and Performance Anxiety (1997).
Linda has also had a successful stage career, co-starring with Askwith in the bawdy farce "Who Goes Bare" and performing extensively in productions for the Theatre of Comedy Company.
Linda is married to theatre producer Paul Elliott and is the mother of two children.
