The Remarkable Career of Oscar Winning Actress Linda Hunt

In episode 16 of “No Small Parts“, host Brandon Hardesty takes a detailed look at the remarkable career of Linda Hunt and how her distinctive voice and diminutive height made her stand out amongst her peers. Particularly in her breakout role as the male dwarf Billy Kwan in The Year of Living Dangerously.

Oscar-winning actress Linda Hunt is best known for playing roles of powerful, authoritative women, despite her short stature. Her filmography includes The Year of Living Dangerously, Kindergarten Cop, Pocahontas, and NCIS: Los Angeles.

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