For many movie fans around the world, Linda Kozlowski’s name is forever linked to the global blockbuster Crocodile Dundee. Her portrayal of Sue Charlton — bold, warm, confident, and effortlessly compelling — cemented her place in cinematic history.
Yet behind that dazzling success lies a story that is far more complex, far more human, and ultimately far more inspiring than Hollywood ever revealed.
Born on January 7, 1958, in Fairfield, Connecticut, Linda grew up in a middle-class family that valued education, curiosity, and the arts. From the time she was a little girl, she showed a natural ability to connect with people — through storytelling, through charm, and through a quiet emotional intelligence that made her easy to talk to.
While other children gravitated toward sports, Linda gravitated toward imagination. She devoured books, wrote little plays, and turned her bedroom into a miniature performance stage. Her teachers noticed her expressive nature early on, calling her “a born performer” long before she ever stepped onto a real stage.
