Linda Ho, a talented Chinese-American supporting actress, was a versatile performer who made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Born Hoh Lin Dai, she graduated from UCLA and went on to appear in a wide range of television shows, including Hawaiian Eye, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., I Spy, and I Dream of Jeannie.
Linda's most notable appearance on the big screen was in the campy but entertaining Allied Artists B-grader Confessions of an Opium Eater, released in 1962. The film, loosely based on a work by Thomas De Quincey, tells the story of an American adventurer who infiltrates turn-of-the-century Chinese tongs in San Francisco to expose the sex trafficking-slave trade in Chinatown. Linda Ho played the role of Ruby Low, the seductive second-in-command to the chief villain, who later reveals herself to be a good guy.
In the mid-1970s, Linda moved to Hong Kong, where she appeared in several Kung fu action films, including The Black Dragon's Revenge, billed as 'Linda Lin Di Ho'. By 1978, she had returned to the United States and opened a restaurant, eventually fading from public view.
Throughout her career, Linda Ho was known for her ability to adapt to different roles and genres, from television series to films, and from action-packed Kung fu movies to campy B-grade productions. Her versatility and talent made her a memorable presence on screen, and her legacy continues to be celebrated by fans of classic cinema.
