Linda Beatrice Boston, also known as Linda Boston, is an American actress, singer, and teaching artist with a career spanning decades across commercials, theater, television, and film.
She is recognized for her roles in TV series such as Them (2024), The Oval, and Cobra Kai, as well as in films like Red Dawn (2012) and It Follows (2014).
Boston has also earned acclaim for her stage work, notably as the “Professional Woman” in the internationally celebrated Menopause the Musical, and through her performances in Crowns, Moms Mabley: The Naked Truth, and as Ella Fitzgerald in How High The Moon.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Linda Beatrice Boston
- Stage Name: Linda Boston
- Born: 26 August, 1954
- Age: 72 years old
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American actress, singer, and teaching artist
- Height: 1.75 m
- Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Boston
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: John Henry
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $5 million
Early Life And Education
Linda Beatrice Boston was born on August 26, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, USA, born to her parents whose names are unknown but can be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Boston.
While details about her siblings remain unknown, she completed her high school education at Covert High School in 1972. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and Broadcasting from Eastern Michigan University in 1977.
Boston is African American, though information about her religious background is not publicly known.
Career
Linda Boston began her career after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Broadcasting from Eastern Michigan University in 1977. She initially worked as a newscaster before transitioning into acting, building a diverse portfolio over more than two decades in film, television, and theater.
Her notable film credits include It Follows (2014), Red Dawn (2012), Prayers for Bobby (2009), Sparkle, Butterfly Effect 3: Revelation, and Conviction. On television, she has appeared in a wide range of series and TV movies, with recent roles including Diane in Them (2024), Ethel Mama Woods in Whatever It Takes (2023), and recurring parts in The Oval (2019–2023), Cobra Kai (2018), and Bigger (2021).
In theater, Boston is best known for her nearly decade-long portrayal of the “Professional Woman” in the internationally acclaimed Menopause the Musical. Her stage credits also include performances in Crowns, Moms Mabley: The Naked Truth, and a portrayal of Ella Fitzgerald in How High The Moon, underscoring her strong presence in live performance arts.
This extensive theatrical experience highlights her versatility and commitment to the craft across multiple entertainment mediums.
Beyond acting, Linda Boston is a dedicated community leader and entrepreneur. She founded MAAT Productions, LLC, through which she produced her jazz CD Permission: The Power Of Being, as well as PEER Incorporated, an organization offering workshops and enrichment programs for returning citizens, youth, seniors, and the broader community.
Additionally, she has worked as a voice and jingle talent in broadcasting and continues to mentor young artists while focusing on community enrichment through her leadership roles.
Social Media
Instagram handle: @msbeautiful365
Personal Life
Linda Boston is married to John Henry, with the couple tying the knot on May 21, 2017. They share a happy married life, and there is no public information regarding them having children.
Filmography
Films:
- The Satan Killer (1993)
- Jimmy P. (2013)
- Street Kings 2: Motor City (2011)
- The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations (2009)
- Prayers for Bobby (2009)
- Red Dawn (2012)
- It Follows (2014)
- Sparkle
- Nobody’s Fool (2018)
- Queen Bees (2021)
- Seduction & Snacks (2021)
- The Exorcist: Believer (2023)
- Megalopolis (2024)
- Freedom Hair (2024)
Television:
- Them (2024)
- Whatever It Takes (2023) (TV Movie)
- The Oval (2019–2023)
- Rolling Into Christmas (2022) (TV Movie)
- The Game (2021)
- Ordinary Joe (2021)
- Bigger (2021)
- You Can’t Take My Daughter (2020) (TV Movie)
- Cobra Kai (2018)
Net Worth
Linda Boston’s estimated net worth is around $5 million, earned through her extensive career in film, television, and theater. In addition to acting in projects like It Follows (2014) and The Oval, she also generates income through producing, teaching arts, and her work as a performing and literary artist, including the production of her jazz CD.