Linda Cardellini
The live-action Velma Dinkley of the 2002 and 2004 Scooby-Doo films.
Linda Cardellini is an American actress who became known in film for playing Velma Dinkley in the live-action Scooby-Doo (2002). She reprised the role of Velma in the 2004 sequel, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed.
Quick Facts
- Birth name
- Linda Edna Cardellini
- Born
- 25 June 1975
- Birthplace
- Redwood City, California, U.S.
- Education
- Loyola Marymount University
- Occupation
- Actress
- Years active
- 1996–present
- Partner
- Steven Rodriguez (2009–present; engaged)
- Children
- 1
Lore & Background
After the two films Cardellini voiced Velma for the Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed video game and for Robot Chicken. On television she is known for her starring roles in Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000) and ER (2003–2009).
Reader's Guide
The 2002 film was directed by Raja Gosnell and starred Freddie Prinze Jr. as Fred, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne, Matthew Lillard as Shaggy and Cardellini as Velma. The sequel followed in March 2004 with the same cast and director.
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