Linda Cardellini
Appearances: 3Shows: 2Latest: Oct 7, 2026
Latest appearance: Oct 7, 2026 on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon →
Linda Cardellini is an actress recognized for her work in television and film across drama and comedy genres. She is known for roles in projects such as "Freaks and Geeks," "ER," and the "Scooby-Doo" movies.
All appearances
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2)
Linda Cardellini discusses playing Jason Voorhees’ mother in Crystal Lake, explains the franchise’s signature sound, and celebrates her Emmy win before singing with The Roots. She also teams with Jimmy Fallon against Rosalía and Tate McRae in Charades.
Interview
Linda Cardellini Sings a Song from The Music Man, Talks Iconic Jason Sound & Crystal Lake (Extended)
Linda Cardellini promotes Crystal Lake, the Friday the 13th prequel in which she plays Jason Voorhees’ mother, and explains the origin of the franchise’s “ki-ki-ki, ma-ma-ma” sound. She also celebrates her Emmy win for DTF: St. Louis and unexpectedly sings “Pick a Little, Talk a Little” from The Music Man with The Roots.
Game/Bit
Charades with ROSALÍA, Linda Cardellini and Tate McRae | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon, Linda Cardellini, Rosalía, and Tate McRae face off in Charades, quickly guessing clues including “Moves Like Jagger,” Scream, Slow Horses, and Love Is Blind. The final round comes down to “My Heart Will Go On,” with both teams racing to identify the song.
Interview
Linda Cardellini Dressed Up as Velma for Her Scooby-Doo Audition (Extended) | The Tonight Show
Linda Cardellini discusses DTF St. Louis, its lethal love triangle and the umpire training behind her character’s unusual hobby. She also remembers dressing as Velma for her Scooby-Doo audition, winning a fireplace on The Price Is Right and losing it in a fire, and nearly becoming a Wheel of Fortune contestant.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (1)
Interview
Linda Cardellini on Sex Scene with Jason Bateman in DTF St. Louis & Working with Will Ferrell
Linda Cardellini discusses DTF St. Louis and the surprise of filming her first scene with Jason Bateman as an intimate encounter, with both actors relying on germaphobic humor to get through it. She also recalls tracing her family to an Italian town that welcomed her with a parade and meeting Rodney Dangerfield early in her career.