Linda Doucett
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Linda Doucett | |
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| Born | Linda L. Durst July 2, 1954 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Other names | Linda L. Doucett Linda Durst[1][2][3] |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1989–2000 |
| Known for | The Larry Sanders Show |
| Partner(s) | Garry Shandling (1987–1994) |
Linda L. Doucett[4] (born July 2, 1954)[5] is an American actress and model. She had a supporting role on The Larry Sanders Show and appeared in Playboy magazine. She also appeared in Herman's Head, Tales from the Crypt, and the made-for-television film Badge of Betrayal.
Career[edit]
Doucett began her modeling career in high school and got her start in acting by working as an extra in music videos for bands, such as Toto and the Beach Boys.[6]
From 1992 to 1994, she played Darlene Chapinni, a devoted assistant to the titular host's sidekick Hank Kingsley, on The Larry Sanders Show. She was a regular for the first three seasons and replaced by Scott Thompson in 1994 after the first episode of the fourth season.
In 1993, Doucett posed in the September issue of Playboy. The release of that issue of Playboy coincided with the episode Broadcast Nudes of The Larry Sanders Show where her character is fictionally asked to pose for Playboy as well.[7]
Personal life[edit]
Doucett met Garry Shandling at a party and dated him from 1987 to 1994.[6] In 1994, when their relationship ended, Shandling had her dismissed from The Larry Sanders Show. In turn, Doucett filed a lawsuit against Shandling and producer Brad Grey's company Brillstein-Grey Entertainment for sexual harassment and wrongful termination, which was settled out of court in 1997 for $1 million.[5][8]
In 2008, Doucett testified along with Shandling, Sylvester Stallone, and others against Anthony Pellicano for illegal wiretapping and other crimes.[9][1][10][11]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1989 | Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills | Woman in Window |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989 | It's Garry Shandling's Show | Susan | Episode: "Take My Wife, for Example" |
| 1991 | The Young and the Restless | Karen Miller | Episode #1.4589 |
| 1991 | Herman's Head | Woman | Episode: "Bracken's Daughter" |
| 1992–1994, 1998 | The Larry Sanders Show | Darlene Chapinni | 45 episodes |
| 1994 | Tales from the Crypt | Valerie | Episode: "In the Groove" |
| 1997 | Badge of Betrayal | Patty Renault | Television film |
| 2000 | The Street | Busty Bartender | Episode: "Hostile Makeover" |
Appearances[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home | Self | Stand-up special |
| 2018 | The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling | Former Girlfriend | Documentary |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "FindACase™ - Linda Durst, A.K.A. Linda Doucett v. Bertram Fields". ca.findacase.com.
- ^ Policzer, Milt (6 April 2009). "Actress and Nanny Claim Pellicano Harassed".
- ^ "Kissandra Tysman v. Anthony Pellicano et al (2:05-cv-01485), California Central District Court". www.pacermonitor.com.
- ^ Belloni, Matt (April 6, 2009). Linda Doucett sues Anthony Pellicano, Brad Grey, Bert Fields. The Hollywood Reporter
- ^ a b Halbfinger, David M. (March 13, 2006). "A Studio Boss and a Private Eye Star in a Bitter Hollywood Tale". The New York Times.
- ^ a b Gliatto, Tom (August 9, 1993). "Cleared for Takeoff". People.
- ^ Farrell, Paul (2016-03-24). "Linda Doucett: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
- ^ Hope Weiner, Allison; Halbfinger, David M. (March 19, 2006). "Splitting Up, Hollywood-Style, Means a Settlement and a Script". The New York Times.
- ^ Graser, Marc (March 19, 2008). "Doucett testifies at Pellicano trial". Variety.
- ^ Halbfinger, David M.; Weiner, Allison Hope (13 March 2006). "A Studio Boss and a Private Eye Star in a Bitter Hollywood Tale". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Linda Doucett sues Anthony Pellicano, Brad Grey, Bert Fields". reporter.blogs.com.
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