Linda Cristal Age and Early Life
Linda Cristal was born Marta Victoria Moya Peggo Burges on February 23, 1934, in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. As of the most recent public records, Linda Cristal is 90 years old. Her birthdate is consistently cited by major entertainment databases and biographical sources, including her IMDb profile Linda Cristal on IMDb.
She was raised in Argentina before moving to the United States, where she built a career in film and television. Her early life details are documented in standard biographical references and entertainment archives that track the backgrounds of classic Hollywood actors.
Career Highlights and Major Roles
Linda Cristal gained widespread recognition for her role as Victoria Montoya in the NBC Western series The High Chaparral, which aired from 1967 to 1971. The show ran for four seasons and 98 episodes, establishing her as a prominent actress of the era. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series in 1968.
Prior to The High Chaparral, she appeared in films such as The Alamo (1960) and Bullwhip (1958). She also starred in the Western series The Virginian and had guest roles on popular 1960s and 1970s television programs. Her career is cataloged by the American Film Institute and major studio archives, which list her filmography and television credits.
Personal Life and Current Status
Linda Cristal was married to businessman Robert Champion from 1950 to 1959, and later to producer and businessman Stanley Kramer in 1966, though that marriage was brief. She has maintained a private life away from the public spotlight in recent decades. Her current residence and activities are not widely reported in mainstream media.
As of the latest available public information, Linda Cristal is 90 years old and largely retired from acting. Her legacy remains tied to her work in classic Westerns and her Golden Globe-nominated performance. For additional biographical details, her profile on the Turner Classic Movies database provides an overview of her career Linda Cristal on TCM.