Introduction
Linda Kash (born January 17, 1961) is a Canadian actress.
Career
An alumna of Second City, she played Trudy Weissman in the 1998 Jean Smart sitcom, Style & Substance. She has also played various roles in popular television series such as Seinfeld and Everybody Loves Raymond.
She is best known for her role as the Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese Angel, appearing in various commercials advertising the product.
In May 2011, she was announced as the morning show host on CJWV-FM, a new radio station in Peterborough, Ontario, with cohost Dan Duran. She and her husband Paul O'Sullivan also operated the Peterborough Academy of Performing Arts.
She portrayed socialite and philanthropist Molly Brown in the 2012 Global/ITV mini-series Titanic.
Personal life
Kash was born in Montreal, the daughter of actress and opera singer Maureen Forrester and violinist/conductor Eugene Kash. Her brother is actor Daniel Kash. Her father's family was Jewish, whereas her mother converted to Judaism.
Her partner Paul O'Sullivan, also an actor and Second City alumnus, was killed in a car accident on May 18, 2012, together they had three children.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Production | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Canadian Comedy Awards | Film - Pretty Funny Female Performance | Best in Show | Nominated |
| 2003 | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Best Ensemble Acting | Best In Show | Nominated |
| 2003 | Gemini | Best Individual Performance in a Comedy Program or Series | Made in Canada | Nominated |
| 2004 | Florida Film Critics Circle Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | Best In Show | Won |
| 2006 | Gemini | Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role Dramatic Series | At the Hotel | Won |
| 2007 | Gemini | Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role Dramatic Series | Robson Arms | Nominated |
| 2017 | ActraAward | Best Performance in an Animated Series | "Fugget About It" ("Gina Falcone") | Won |