While still a child, Linda Hunt decided to become an actress, and began taking drama lessons at age 13. As she was quite small (4'9") and not a great beauty, she also studied directing, in case she never landed any acting roles. Read Full Biography
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | The Year of Living Dangerously | Won |
| 1983 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Year of Living Dangerously | Nominated |
| 1983 | Los Angeles Film Critics Association | Best Supporting Actress | The Year of Living Dangerously | Won |
| 1983 | National Board of Review | Best Supporting Actress | The Year of Living Dangerously | Won |
| 1983 | New York Film Critics Circle | Best Supporting Actress | The Year of Living Dangerously | Won |
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