Linda Hunt

Linda Hunt (born Lydia Susanna Hunt; April 2, 1945) is an American actress. She made her film debut playing Mrs. Oxheart in ''Popeye'' (1980). Her portrayal of the male character Billy Kwan in ''The Year of Living Dangerously'' (1982) won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the first and, as of 2025, the only person to win an Oscar for portraying a character of the opposite sex. Hunt has also appeared in films such as ''Dune'' (1984), ''Silverado'' (1985), ''Kindergarten Cop'' (1990), ''Pocahontas'' (1995), ''Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World'' (1998), and ''Stranger Than Fiction'' (2006).

Hunt has had a successful career on television and in voice-over work, notably being the narrator for the Ancient Greek mythology themed ''God of War'' video game series. From 1997 to 2002, she played the recurring role of Judge Zoey Hiller on ''The Practice'' and played Commander Chennault on the sci-fi series ''Space Rangers''. From 2009 to 2023, she portrayed Henrietta "Hetty" Lange on the CBS television series ''NCIS: Los Angeles'', a role for which she has received two Teen Choice Awards. Provided by Wikipedia